Radeon R9 270X
VS
GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB

Radeon R9 270X vs GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB

AMD

Radeon R9 270X

2013Boost: 1050 MHz

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RTX 4060•RTX 3060•RTX 4060 Ti•RTX 3070•GTX 1650•RTX 3060 Ti•RTX 4070•RTX 3050•RX 7600•RTX 4070 Ti
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB

2019Core: 1366 MHzBoost: 1442 MHz

Popular choices:

RTX 4060•RTX 3060•RTX 4060 Ti•RTX 3070•GTX 1650•RTX 3060 Ti•RTX 4070•RTX 3050•RX 7600•RTX 4070 Ti

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon R9 270X
180
4,874
+1.5%
brand logoRadeon RX 550
brand logoRadeon HD 6990M
brand logoRadeon R9 M485X
brand logoRadeon R9 270
brand logoRadeon RX 5500 XT
brand logoRadeon RX 6800M
brand logoRadeon 8060S
brand logoRadeon RX 6800
GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB
75
4,800
0.0%
brand logoGeForce GTX 465
brand logoGeForce GTX 470
brand logoGeForce MX450
brand logoGeForce GTX 880M SLI
brand logoGeForce GTX 1060 5GB
brand logoGeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design
brand logoGeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU
brand logoRTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB

#21
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
158%
#23
GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150
144%
#24
GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100
143%
#28
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
130%
#29
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
129%
#31
GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#35
GeForce GTX 960M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
98%
#37
UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)
MSRP: $50|Avg: $50
97%
#46
Radeon RX 5500M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100
87%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB is significantly newer (2019 vs 2013). The GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R9 270X lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R9 270X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% 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 GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB.

InsightRadeon R9 270XGeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB
Performance
✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%)
❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Pascal (2016−2021) (14nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
✅ More VRAM (+100%)
❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly
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💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon R9 270X remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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.

Radeon R9 270X Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080p
low135 FPS
medium94 FPS
high74 FPS
ultra53 FPS
1440p
low88 FPS
medium62 FPS
high48 FPS
ultra33 FPS
4K
low31 FPS
medium24 FPS
high20 FPS
ultra12 FPS
Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080p
low67 FPS
medium52 FPS
high26 FPS
ultra19 FPS
1440p
low44 FPS
medium35 FPS
high18 FPS
ultra13 FPS
4K
low17 FPS
medium14 FPS
high7 FPS
ultra5 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080p
low184 FPS
medium132 FPS
high103 FPS
ultra54 FPS
1440p
low99 FPS
medium77 FPS
high52 FPS
ultra31 FPS
4K
low41 FPS
medium30 FPS
high22 FPS
ultra14 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080p
low82 FPS
medium61 FPS
high40 FPS
ultra24 FPS
1440p
low38 FPS
medium28 FPS
high19 FPS
ultra12 FPS
4K
low16 FPS
medium12 FPS
high8 FPS
ultra6 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080p
low219 FPS
medium175 FPS
high146 FPS
ultra110 FPS
1440p
low164 FPS
medium132 FPS
high110 FPS
ultra82 FPS
4K
low110 FPS
medium88 FPS
high73 FPS
ultra55 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080p
low216 FPS
medium173 FPS
high144 FPS
ultra108 FPS
1440p
low162 FPS
medium130 FPS
high108 FPS
ultra81 FPS
4K
low86 FPS
medium79 FPS
high70 FPS
ultra52 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

1080p
low182 FPS
medium148 FPS
high122 FPS
ultra86 FPS
1440p
low110 FPS
medium93 FPS
high73 FPS
ultra52 FPS
4K
low48 FPS
medium39 FPS
high24 FPS
ultra18 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

1080p
low216 FPS
medium173 FPS
high144 FPS
ultra108 FPS
1440p
low162 FPS
medium130 FPS
high108 FPS
ultra81 FPS
4K
low103 FPS
medium86 FPS
high68 FPS
ultra54 FPS
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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 270X and GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB

AMD

Radeon R9 270X

The Radeon R9 270X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 8 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1050 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,874 points. Launch price was $199.

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB

The GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 1 2019. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1366 MHz to 1442 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,800 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R9 270X scores 4,874 and the GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB reaches 4,800 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 270X is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon R9 270X) vs 768 (GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB). Raw compute: 2.688 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 270X) vs 2.215 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB). Boost clocks: 1050 MHz vs 1442 MHz.

FeatureRadeon R9 270XGeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB
G3D Mark Score
4,874+2%
4,800
Architecture
GCN 1.0
Pascal
Process Node
28 nm
14 nm
Shading Units
1280+67%
768
Compute (TFLOPS)
2.688 TFLOPS+21%
2.215 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1050 MHz
1442 MHz+37%
ROPs
32+33%
24
TMUs
80+67%
48
L1 Cache
320 KB+11%
288 KB
L2 Cache
512 KB
768 KB+50%
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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon R9 270XGeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB
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
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon R9 270X comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB has 2 GB. The Radeon R9 270X offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 179.2 GB/s (Radeon R9 270X) vs 84 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB) — a 113.3% advantage for the Radeon R9 270X. Bus width: 256-bit vs 96-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon R9 270X) vs 768 KB (GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB) — the GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureRadeon R9 270XGeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB
VRAM Capacity
4 GB+100%
2 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth
179.2 GB/s+113%
84 GB/s
Bus Width
256-bit+167%
96-bit
L2 Cache
512 KB
768 KB+50%
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_1) (Radeon R9 270X) vs 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureRadeon R9 270XGeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB
DirectX
12 (11_1)
12 (12_1)
Vulkan
1.2
1.3+8%
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
4
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (Radeon R9 270X) vs NVENC (6th Gen) (GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs NVDEC (3rd Gen). Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4 (Radeon R9 270X) vs H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP9 (GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB).

FeatureRadeon R9 270XGeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB
Encoder
VCE 1.0
NVENC (6th Gen)
Decoder
UVD 4.2
NVDEC (3rd Gen)
Codecs
H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4
H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R9 270X draws 180W versus the GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB's 75W — a 82.4% difference. The GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon R9 270X) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 80 C vs 80°C.

FeatureRadeon R9 270XGeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB
TDP
180W
75W-58%
Recommended PSU
500W
350W-30%
Power Connector
2x 6-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
241mm
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Height
109mm
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Slots
2
0-100%
Temp (Load)
80 C
80°C
Perf/Watt
27.1
64.0+136%
💰

Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2013).

FeatureRadeon R9 270XGeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB
MSRP
$199
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Avg Price (30d)
$40
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Codename
Curacao
GP107
Release
October 8 2013
February 1 2019
Ranking
#448
#453