Radeon R9 M270X vs FirePro 3D V8700

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 V8700 is on rank 365, so the FirePro 3D V8700 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 V8700

#350

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

18466%

#365

FirePro 3D V8700

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $1229

100%

#366

FirePro 3D V9800

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $80

100%

#367

Quadro 5000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $100

99%

#368

FirePro V5700

MSRP: $599|Avg: $20

98%

#369

FirePro V9800

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $250

98%

#370

FirePro 3D V8750

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $500

89%

#371

FirePro 3D V7750

MSRP: $799|Avg: $20

85%

#372

GRID M10-2B

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $80

83%

#373

Quadro FX 370

MSRP: $129|Avg: $500

81%

#374

RTXA5000-6Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2500

76%

#375

GRID M6-0B

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100

76%

#376

Quadro 6000

MSRP: $4399|Avg: $150

76%

#377

GRID M10-1B

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $150

75%

#378

Tesla K40c

MSRP: $7699|Avg: $500

72%

#379

Quadro FX 4800

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $80

70%

#380

Tesla M2090

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $40

70%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro 3D V8700 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.2% 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 V8700
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+300%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	Standard Size (254mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R9 M270X offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R9 M270X holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $1,229), it costs 97% less, resulting in a 2967.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R9 M270X	FirePro 3D V8700
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+2967.4%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($40)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,229)

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 V8700

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 V8700

The FirePro 3D V8700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 18 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 274W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,206 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R9 M270X scores 1,204 and the FirePro 3D V8700 reaches 1,206 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 M270X is built on GCN 1.0 while the FirePro 3D V8700 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 640 (Radeon R9 M270X) vs 2,048 (FirePro 3D V8700). Raw compute: 0.992 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M270X) vs 3.482 TFLOPS (FirePro 3D V8700).

Feature	Radeon R9 M270X	FirePro 3D V8700
G3D Mark Score	1,204	1,206
Architecture	GCN 1.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	640	2048+220%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.992 TFLOPS	3.482 TFLOPS+251%
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	40	128+220%
L1 Cache	160 KB	512 KB+220%
L2 Cache	256 KB	768 KB+200%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R9 M270X	FirePro 3D V8700
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 V8700 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. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Radeon R9 M270X) vs 768 KB (FirePro 3D V8700) — the FirePro 3D V8700 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R9 M270X	FirePro 3D V8700
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+300%	1 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	768 KB+200%

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R9 M270X draws 75W versus the FirePro 3D V8700's 274W — a 114% difference. The Radeon R9 M270X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 M270X) vs 350W (FirePro 3D V8700). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon R9 M270X	FirePro 3D V8700
TDP	75W-73%	274W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Mobile	PCIe-powered
Length	—	254mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	—	2
Temp (Load)	—	70°C
Perf/Watt	16.1+266%	4.4

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R9 M270X launched at $250 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the FirePro 3D V8700 launched at $1499 and now averages $1229. The Radeon R9 M270X costs 96.7% less ($1189 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 30.1 (Radeon R9 M270X) vs 1.0 (FirePro 3D V8700) — the Radeon R9 M270X offers 2910% better value.