Radeon R9 M270X vs GeForce GT 745A

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 GeForce GT 745A is on rank 334, so the GeForce GT 745A 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 GeForce GT 745A

#324

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

871%

#326

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

790%

#327

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

788%

#331

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

716%

#332

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

711%

#334

GeForce GT 745A

MSRP: $99|Avg: $20

100%

#335

GeForce 710A

MSRP: $35|Avg: $62

99%

#336

Radeon HD 8670D + HD 6670 Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

98%

#338

GeForce MX230

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

98%

#340

RADEON HD6410D

MSRP: $35|Avg: $5

97%

#341

GeForce 820M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

97%

#342

Radeon R7 M465X

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

96%

#344

GeForce 830A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

94%

#348

GeForce MX350

MSRP: $250|Avg: $200

91%

#349

GeForce 840A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GT 745A is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.5% 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	GeForce GT 745A
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+700%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GT 745A offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GT 745A holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $40), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 105% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R9 M270X	GeForce GT 745A
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+105%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($40)	✅More affordable ($20)

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 GeForce GT 745A

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.

GeForce GT 745A

The GeForce GT 745A is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 26 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 837 MHz to 915 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,234 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R9 M270X scores 1,204 and the GeForce GT 745A reaches 1,234 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 M270X is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GT 745A uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 640 (Radeon R9 M270X) vs 384 (GeForce GT 745A). Raw compute: 0.992 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M270X) vs 0.7027 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 745A). Boost clocks: 775 MHz vs 915 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R9 M270X	GeForce GT 745A
G3D Mark Score	1,204	1,234+2%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	640+67%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.992 TFLOPS+41%	0.7027 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	775 MHz	915 MHz+18%
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	40+25%	32
L1 Cache	160 KB+400%	32 KB
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R9 M270X	GeForce GT 745A
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 GeForce GT 745A has 512 MB. The Radeon R9 M270X offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	Radeon R9 M270X	GeForce GT 745A
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+700%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
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 GeForce GT 745A's 33W — a 77.8% difference. The GeForce GT 745A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 M270X) vs 350W (GeForce GT 745A). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon R9 M270X	GeForce GT 745A
TDP	75W	33W-56%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Mobile	PCIe-powered
Slots	—	0
Temp (Load)	—	80°C
Perf/Watt	16.1	37.4+132%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R9 M270X launched at $250 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the GeForce GT 745A launched at $99 and now averages $20. The GeForce GT 745A costs 50% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 30.1 (Radeon R9 M270X) vs 61.7 (GeForce GT 745A) — the GeForce GT 745A offers 105% better value. The Radeon R9 M270X is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2013).