Radeon R9 270 vs Radeon R9 270 / R7 370
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 Radeon R9 270 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R9 270 / R7 370.
| Insight | Radeon R9 270 | Radeon R9 270 / R7 370 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| 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 $149), it costs 80% less, resulting in a 402% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R9 270 | Radeon R9 270 / R7 370 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+402%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($30) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($149) |
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 Radeon R9 270 / R7 370
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.
Radeon R9 270 / R7 370
The Radeon R9 270 / R7 370 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 5 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 925 MHz to 975 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 110W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,260 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R9 270 scores 4,306 and the Radeon R9 270 / R7 370 reaches 4,260 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 270 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon R9 270 / R7 370 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon R9 270) vs 1,280 (Radeon R9 270 / R7 370). Raw compute: 2.368 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 270) vs 2.496 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 270 / R7 370). Boost clocks: 925 MHz vs 975 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R9 270 | Radeon R9 270 / R7 370 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 4,306+1% | 4,260 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280 | 1280 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.368 TFLOPS | 2.496 TFLOPS+5% |
| Boost Clock | 925 MHz | 975 MHz+5% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 80 | 80 |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB | 384 KB+20% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R9 270 | Radeon R9 270 / R7 370 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.
| Feature | Radeon R9 270 | Radeon R9 270 / R7 370 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 179.2 GB/s | 179.2 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R9 270 draws 150W versus the Radeon R9 270 / R7 370's 110W — a 30.8% difference. The Radeon R9 270 / R7 370 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon R9 270) vs 450W (Radeon R9 270 / R7 370). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon R9 270 | Radeon R9 270 / R7 370 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 110W-27% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 450W-10% |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | — | 220mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | — | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 70 |
| Perf/Watt | 28.7 | 38.7+35% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R9 270 launched at $179 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Radeon R9 270 / R7 370 launched at $149 and now averages $149. The Radeon R9 270 costs 79.9% less ($119 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 143.5 (Radeon R9 270) vs 28.6 (Radeon R9 270 / R7 370) — the Radeon R9 270 offers 401.7% better value. The Radeon R9 270 / R7 370 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2013).
| Feature | Radeon R9 270 | Radeon R9 270 / R7 370 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $179 | $149-17% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-80% | $149 |
| Performance per Dollar | 143.5+402% | 28.6 |
| Codename | Curacao | Trinidad |
| Release | November 13 2013 | May 5 2015 |
| Ranking | #476 | #456 |
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