Radeon R9 270 vs Quadro K4200
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
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro K4200 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% 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 | Quadro K4200 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R9 270 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R9 270 holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $50), it costs 40% less, resulting in a 65.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R9 270 | Quadro K4200 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+65.7%) | ❌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 Quadro K4200
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.
Quadro K4200
The Quadro K4200 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 22 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 771 MHz to 784 MHz. It has 1344 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 108W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,332 points. Launch price was $854.99.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R9 270 scores 4,306 and the Quadro K4200 reaches 4,332 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 270 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Quadro K4200 uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon R9 270) vs 1,344 (Quadro K4200). Raw compute: 2.368 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 270) vs 2.107 TFLOPS (Quadro K4200). Boost clocks: 925 MHz vs 784 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R9 270 | Quadro K4200 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 4,306 | 4,332 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280 | 1344+5% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.368 TFLOPS+12% | 2.107 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 925 MHz+18% | 784 MHz |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 80 | 112+40% |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB+186% | 112 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R9 270 | Quadro K4200 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| 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 Quadro K4200 has 4 GB. The Quadro K4200 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Radeon R9 270 | Quadro K4200 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 4 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+300% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R9 270 draws 150W versus the Quadro K4200's 108W — a 32.6% difference. The Quadro K4200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon R9 270) vs 350W (Quadro K4200). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon R9 270 | Quadro K4200 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 108W-28% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 350W-30% |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 241mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Perf/Watt | 28.7 | 40.1+40% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R9 270 launched at $179 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Quadro K4200 launched at $0 and now averages $50. 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 86.6 (Quadro K4200) — the Radeon R9 270 offers 65.7% better value. The Quadro K4200 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2013).
| Feature | Radeon R9 270 | Quadro K4200 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $179 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-40% | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | 143.5+66% | 86.6 |
| Codename | Curacao | GK104 |
| Release | November 13 2013 | July 22 2014 |
| Ranking | #476 | #475 |
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