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Radeon R9 M270X
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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. The Radeon R9 M270X is positioned at rank 484 and the GeForce GTX 760A is on rank 483, so the GeForce GTX 760A offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R9 M270X
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 760A
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 760A is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.8% 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 GTX 760A |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / 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 GTX 760A offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 760A holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $40), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 1.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R9 M270X | GeForce GTX 760A |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1.8%) |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 GTX 760A
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 GTX 760A
The GeForce GTX 760A is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 17 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 628 MHz to 657 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,226 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R9 M270X scores 1,204 and the GeForce GTX 760A reaches 1,226 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 M270X is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GTX 760A uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 640 (Radeon R9 M270X) vs 768 (GeForce GTX 760A). Raw compute: 0.992 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M270X) vs 1.009 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 760A). Boost clocks: 775 MHz vs 657 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M270X | GeForce GTX 760A |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,204 | 1,226+2% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 640 | 768+20% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.992 TFLOPS | 1.009 TFLOPS+2% |
| Boost Clock | 775 MHz+18% | 657 MHz |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 40 | 64+60% |
| L1 Cache | 160 KB+150% | 64 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R9 M270X | GeForce GTX 760A |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon R9 M270X comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 760A has 512 MB. The Radeon R9 M270X offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M270X | GeForce GTX 760A |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+700% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R9 M270X draws 75W versus the GeForce GTX 760A's 55W — a 30.8% difference. The GeForce GTX 760A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 M270X) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 760A). Power connectors: Mobile vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M270X | GeForce GTX 760A |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 55W-27% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | 1x 6-pin |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 16.1 | 22.3+39% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R9 M270X launched at $250 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the GeForce GTX 760A launched at $249 and now averages $40. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 30.1 (Radeon R9 M270X) vs 30.6 (GeForce GTX 760A) — the GeForce GTX 760A offers 1.7% better value.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M270X | GeForce GTX 760A |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $250 | $249 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40 | $40 |
| Performance per Dollar | 30.1 | 30.6+2% |
| Codename | Venus | GK106 |
| Release | March 21 2014 | March 17 2014 |
| Ranking | #819 | #813 |
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