Radeon R9 270X vs Quadro T1000 (móvel)

Radeon R9 270X

2013Boost: 1050 MHz

Quadro T1000 (móvel)

2019Core: 1395 MHzBoost: 1455 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon R9 270X

180

4,874

0.0%

5,000

+2.6%

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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.

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 Quadro T1000 (móvel)

#70

Radeon PRO W6800

MSRP: $2249|Avg: $2249

90%

#123

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

1477%

#138

Radeon Pro V520

MSRP: $800|Avg: $300

100%

#139

Quadro T1000 (móvel)

MSRP: $500|Avg: $120

100%

#140

Quadro M5500

MSRP: $800|Avg: $200

99%

#141

Quadro K1200

MSRP: $300|Avg: $184

99%

#142

Quadro P400

MSRP: $169|Avg: $60

98%

#143

Radeon Pro WX 7100

MSRP: $799|Avg: $180

96%

#144

Quadro M520

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

96%

#145

Radeon Sky 500

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

95%

#146

Quadro M5000

MSRP: $999|Avg: $120

94%

#147

Radeon Pro WX 4100

MSRP: $399|Avg: $85

92%

#148

Quadro P4000 (móvel)

MSRP: $819|Avg: $290

92%

#150

FirePro M40003

MSRP: $150|Avg: $72

91%

#151

Radeon Pro 465

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

91%

#153

Tesla P4

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $190

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Quadro T1000 (móvel) is significantly newer (2019 vs 2013). The Quadro T1000 (móvel) 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 Quadro T1000 (móvel) is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R9 270X.

Insight	Radeon R9 270X	Quadro T1000 (móvel)
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.6%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
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 270X offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $40 versus $120 for the Quadro T1000 (móvel), it costs 67% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 192.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R9 270X	Quadro T1000 (móvel)
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+192.4%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($40)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($120)

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

Quadro T1000 (móvel) Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 270X and Quadro T1000 (móvel)

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.

Quadro T1000 (móvel)

The Quadro T1000 (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1395 MHz to 1455 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,000 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R9 270X scores 4,874 and the Quadro T1000 (móvel) reaches 5,000 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 270X is built on GCN 1.0 while the Quadro T1000 (móvel) uses Turing, both on 28 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon R9 270X) vs 768 (Quadro T1000 (móvel)). Raw compute: 2.688 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 270X) vs 2.235 TFLOPS (Quadro T1000 (móvel)). Boost clocks: 1050 MHz vs 1455 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R9 270X	Quadro T1000 (móvel)
G3D Mark Score	4,874	5,000+3%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Turing
Process Node	28 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	1280+67%	768
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.688 TFLOPS+20%	2.235 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1050 MHz	1455 MHz+39%
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	80+67%	48
L1 Cache	320 KB	768 KB+140%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	1 MB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R9 270X	Quadro T1000 (móvel)
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 256-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon R9 270X) vs 1 MB (Quadro T1000 (móvel)) — the Quadro T1000 (móvel) has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R9 270X	Quadro T1000 (móvel)
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	256-bit+300%	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	1 MB+100%

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R9 270X draws 180W versus the Quadro T1000 (móvel)'s 50W — a 113% difference. The Quadro T1000 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon R9 270X) vs 350W (Quadro T1000 (móvel)). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon R9 270X	Quadro T1000 (móvel)
TDP	180W	50W-72%
Recommended PSU	500W	350W-30%
Power Connector	2x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	241mm	—
Height	109mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	80 C	—
Perf/Watt	27.1	100.0+269%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R9 270X launched at $199 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the Quadro T1000 (móvel) launched at $500 and now averages $120. The Radeon R9 270X costs 66.7% less ($80 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 121.8 (Radeon R9 270X) vs 41.7 (Quadro T1000 (móvel)) — the Radeon R9 270X offers 192.1% better value. The Quadro T1000 (móvel) is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2013).