Radeon R9 M270X vs FirePro 3D V5800

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. The Radeon R9 M270X is positioned at rank 484 and the FirePro 3D V5800 is on rank 264, so the FirePro 3D V5800 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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

Performance Per Dollar Radeon R9 M270X

#474

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

2252%

#476

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

2042%

#477

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

2037%

#481

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1852%

#482

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1839%

#484

Radeon R9 M270X

MSRP: $250|Avg: $40

100%

#485

Mobility Radeon HD 5470

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

100%

#486

Mobility Radeon HD 5000 Serisi

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

99%

#487

Radeon R7 M260

MSRP: $110|Avg: $110

99%

#488

Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8570M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

99%

#489

Radeon R7 A10-7800

MSRP: $155|Avg: $30

99%

#490

Radeon HD 8450G + 8670M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

99%

#491

Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

98%

#492

Radeon HD 6450A

MSRP: $55|Avg: $15

98%

#493

Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

98%

#494

Radeon HD 7640G + HD 7600M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

97%

#495

Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $35

94%

#497

Radeon HD 8180

MSRP: $30|Avg: $5

93%

#499

Radeon R8 M535DX

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro 3D V5800

#108

Quadro M6000

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $500

91%

#109

Quadro M6000 24GB

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $600

91%

#249

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

5748%

#264

FirePro 3D V5800

MSRP: $479|Avg: $30

100%

#265

GRID M40

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $100

97%

#266

GRID M3-3020

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $50

97%

#267

GRID P40-8Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

97%

#268

FirePro V3800

MSRP: $129|Avg: $12

97%

#269

FirePro V5800

MSRP: $479|Avg: $15

96%

#270

FirePro 3D V7800

MSRP: $759|Avg: $40

96%

#271

FirePro S9050

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1825

95%

#272

FirePro R5000

MSRP: $1099|Avg: $150

94%

#273

GRID M6-8Q

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100

93%

#276

GRID K120Q

MSRP: $125|Avg: $20

91%

#277

Tesla M60

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $250

91%

#279

FirePro V7900

MSRP: $999|Avg: $120

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro 3D V5800 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R9 M270X offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon R9 M270X	FirePro 3D V5800
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+300%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The FirePro 3D V5800 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro 3D V5800 holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $40), it costs 25% less, resulting in a 36.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R9 M270X	FirePro 3D V5800
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+36.4%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($40)	✅More affordable ($30)

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 M270X and FirePro 3D V5800

Radeon R9 M270X

The Radeon R9 M270X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 21 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 725 MHz to 775 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,204 points.

FirePro 3D V5800

The FirePro 3D V5800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 26 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 690 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 74W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,232 points. Launch price was $479.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R9 M270X scores 1,204 and the FirePro 3D V5800 reaches 1,232 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 M270X is built on GCN 1.0 while the FirePro 3D V5800 uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 640 (Radeon R9 M270X) vs 800 (FirePro 3D V5800). Raw compute: 0.992 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M270X) vs 1.104 TFLOPS (FirePro 3D V5800).

Feature	Radeon R9 M270X	FirePro 3D V5800
G3D Mark Score	1,204	1,232+2%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	TeraScale 2
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	640	800+25%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.992 TFLOPS	1.104 TFLOPS+11%
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	40	40
L1 Cache	160 KB+100%	80 KB
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R9 M270X	FirePro 3D V5800
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)

The Radeon R9 M270X comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the FirePro 3D V5800 has 1 GB. The Radeon R9 M270X offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	Radeon R9 M270X	FirePro 3D V5800
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+300%	1 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R9 M270X draws 75W versus the FirePro 3D V5800's 74W — a 1.3% difference. The FirePro 3D V5800 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 M270X) vs 350W (FirePro 3D V5800). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon R9 M270X	FirePro 3D V5800
TDP	75W	74W-1%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Mobile	PCIe-powered
Length	—	229mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	—	1
Temp (Load)	—	90°C
Perf/Watt	16.1	16.6+3%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R9 M270X launched at $250 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the FirePro 3D V5800 launched at $479 and now averages $30. The FirePro 3D V5800 costs 25% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 30.1 (Radeon R9 M270X) vs 41.1 (FirePro 3D V5800) — the FirePro 3D V5800 offers 36.5% better value. The Radeon R9 M270X is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2010).