Radeon R9 270 vs Radeon RX 460
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 5.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon RX 460 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon R9 270 | Radeon RX 460 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+5.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-5.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) |
| 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 $35), it costs 14% less, resulting in a 22.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R9 270 | Radeon RX 460 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+22.6%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($30) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($35) |
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 RX 460
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 RX 460
The Radeon RX 460 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 8 2016. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1090 MHz to 1200 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,099 points. Launch price was $86.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon R9 270 scores 4,306 versus the Radeon RX 460's 4,099 — the Radeon R9 270 leads by 5.1%. The Radeon R9 270 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon RX 460 uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon R9 270) vs 896 (Radeon RX 460). Raw compute: 2.368 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 270) vs 2.15 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 460). Boost clocks: 925 MHz vs 1200 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R9 270 | Radeon RX 460 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 4,306+5% | 4,099 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280+43% | 896 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.368 TFLOPS+10% | 2.15 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 925 MHz | 1200 MHz+30% |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 80+43% | 56 |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB+43% | 224 KB |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R9 270 | Radeon RX 460 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The Radeon R9 270 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 460 has 4 GB. The Radeon RX 460 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 (Radeon RX 460) — a 60% advantage for the Radeon R9 270. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon R9 270) vs 1 MB (Radeon RX 460) — the Radeon RX 460 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R9 270 | Radeon RX 460 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1 MB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R9 270 draws 150W versus the Radeon RX 460's 75W — a 66.7% difference. The Radeon RX 460 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon R9 270) vs 350W (Radeon RX 460). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs None.
| Feature | Radeon R9 270 | Radeon RX 460 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 75W-50% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 350W-30% |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | None |
| Length | — | 170mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | — | 2 |
| Perf/Watt | 28.7 | 54.7+91% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R9 270 launched at $179 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Radeon RX 460 launched at $110 and now averages $35. The Radeon R9 270 costs 14.3% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 143.5 (Radeon R9 270) vs 117.1 (Radeon RX 460) — the Radeon R9 270 offers 22.5% better value. The Radeon RX 460 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2013).
| Feature | Radeon R9 270 | Radeon RX 460 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $179 | $110-39% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-14% | $35 |
| Performance per Dollar | 143.5+23% | 117.1 |
| Codename | Curacao | Baffin |
| Release | November 13 2013 | August 8 2016 |
| Ranking | #476 | #485 |
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