Radeon R9 270 vs GeForce GTX 660 Ti
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 Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 660 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.5% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (3 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 660 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+50%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 660 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 660 Ti holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $30), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 105.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R9 270 | GeForce GTX 660 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+105.1%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($30) | ✅More affordable ($15) |
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 660 Ti
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 660 Ti
The GeForce GTX 660 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 16 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 915 MHz to 980 MHz. It has 1344 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,415 points. Launch price was $299.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R9 270 scores 4,306 and the GeForce GTX 660 Ti reaches 4,415 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 270 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GTX 660 Ti uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon R9 270) vs 1,344 (GeForce GTX 660 Ti). Raw compute: 2.368 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 270) vs 2.634 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 660 Ti). Boost clocks: 925 MHz vs 980 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R9 270 | GeForce GTX 660 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 4,306 | 4,415+3% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280 | 1344+5% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.368 TFLOPS | 2.634 TFLOPS+11% |
| Boost Clock | 925 MHz | 980 MHz+6% |
| ROPs | 32+33% | 24 |
| TMUs | 80 | 112+40% |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB+186% | 112 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+33% | 384 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R9 270 | GeForce GTX 660 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| 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 660 Ti has 3 GB. The GeForce GTX 660 Ti offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 179.2 GB/s (Radeon R9 270) vs 144.2 GB/s (GeForce GTX 660 Ti) — a 24.3% advantage for the Radeon R9 270. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon R9 270) vs 384 KB (GeForce GTX 660 Ti) — the Radeon R9 270 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R9 270 | GeForce GTX 660 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 3 GB+50% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 179.2 GB/s+24% | 144.2 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+33% | 192-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+33% | 384 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R9 270 draws 150W versus the GeForce GTX 660 Ti's 150W — a 0% difference. The GeForce GTX 660 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon R9 270) vs 450W (GeForce GTX 660 Ti). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 2x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon R9 270 | GeForce GTX 660 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 450W-10% |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | 2x 6-pin |
| Length | — | 241mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | — | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 97°C |
| Perf/Watt | 28.7 | 29.4+2% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R9 270 launched at $179 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the GeForce GTX 660 Ti launched at $299 and now averages $15. The GeForce GTX 660 Ti costs 50% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 143.5 (Radeon R9 270) vs 294.3 (GeForce GTX 660 Ti) — the GeForce GTX 660 Ti offers 105.1% better value. The Radeon R9 270 is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2012).
| Feature | Radeon R9 270 | GeForce GTX 660 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $179-40% | $299 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | $15-50% |
| Performance per Dollar | 143.5 | 294.3+105% |
| Codename | Curacao | GK104 |
| Release | November 13 2013 | August 16 2012 |
| Ranking | #476 | #472 |
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