Radeon R9 270 vs GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
Radeon R9 270
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About G3D Mark
G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile) is significantly newer (2025 vs 2013). The GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile) likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R9 270 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile) is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.6% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R9 270.
| Insight | Radeon R9 270 | GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | Blackwell (2024−2025) (3nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R9 270 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $30 versus $50 for the GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile), it costs 40% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 60.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R9 270 | GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile) |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+60.8%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($30) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) |
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 270 and GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
Radeon R9 270
The Radeon R9 270 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 13 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 925 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,306 points. Launch price was $179.
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
The GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 2 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 3 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,463 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R9 270 scores 4,306 and the GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile) reaches 4,463 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 270 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile) uses Blackwell 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 3 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon R9 270) vs 3,584 (GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)).
| Feature | Radeon R9 270 | GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile) |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 4,306 | 4,463+4% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Blackwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 3 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280 | 3584+180% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R9 270 | GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile) |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon R9 270 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile) has 4 GB. The GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile) offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 179.2 GB/s (Radeon R9 270) vs 112 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)) — a 60% advantage for the Radeon R9 270. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon R9 270 | GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile) |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 4 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 179.2 GB/s+60% | 112 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+100% | 128-bit |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R9 270 draws 150W versus the GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)'s 50W — a 100% difference. The GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon R9 270) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon R9 270 | GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile) |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 50W-67% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 350W-30% |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 28.7 | 89.3+211% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R9 270 costs 40% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 143.5 (Radeon R9 270) vs 89.3 (GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)) — the Radeon R9 270 offers 60.7% better value. The GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile) is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2013).
| Feature | Radeon R9 270 | GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile) |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $179 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-40% | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | 143.5+61% | 89.3 |
| Codename | Curacao | GN22-X2 |
| Release | November 13 2013 | January 2 2025 |
| Ranking | #476 | #não classificado |
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