Radeon R9 270X vs Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition
Performance Comparison
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🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R9 270X offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon R9 270X | Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R9 270X offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R9 270X holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $450), it costs 91% less, resulting in a 996.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R9 270X | Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+996.6%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($40) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($450) |
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 270X and Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition
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.
Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition
The Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 23 2014. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,000 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R9 270X scores 4,874 and the Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition 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 Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition uses GCN 3.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon R9 270X) vs 2,048 (Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition). Raw compute: 2.688 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 270X) vs 3.482 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition).
| Feature | Radeon R9 270X | Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 4,874 | 5,000+3% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 3.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280 | 2048+60% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.688 TFLOPS | 3.482 TFLOPS+30% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 80 | 128+60% |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB | 512 KB+60% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R9 270X | Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition |
|---|---|---|
| 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 270X comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition 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 174 GB/s (Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition) — a 3% advantage for the Radeon R9 270X. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.
| Feature | Radeon R9 270X | Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+100% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 179.2 GB/s+3% | 174 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R9 270X draws 180W versus the Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition's 250W — a 32.6% difference. The Radeon R9 270X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon R9 270X) vs 350W (Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs Mobile.
| Feature | Radeon R9 270X | Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 180W-28% | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 350W-30% |
| Power Connector | 2x 6-pin | Mobile |
| Length | 241mm | — |
| Height | 109mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 80 C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 27.1+36% | 20.0 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R9 270X launched at $199 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition launched at $450 and now averages $450. The Radeon R9 270X costs 91.1% less ($410 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 121.8 (Radeon R9 270X) vs 11.1 (Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition) — the Radeon R9 270X offers 997.3% better value. The Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2013).
| Feature | Radeon R9 270X | Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $199-56% | $450 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40-91% | $450 |
| Performance per Dollar | 121.8+997% | 11.1 |
| Codename | Curacao | Amethyst |
| Release | October 8 2013 | November 23 2014 |
| Ranking | #448 | #436 |
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