Radeon R9 M270X vs Intel UHD Graphics 630
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. The Radeon R9 M270X is positioned at rank #484 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R9 M270X
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Intel UHD Graphics 630 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.2% 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 | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Generation 9.5 (2016−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Intel UHD Graphics 630 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 M270X and Intel UHD Graphics 630
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.
Intel UHD Graphics 630
The Intel UHD Graphics 630 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in October 1 2017. It features the Generation 9.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 350 MHz to 1150 MHz. It has 184 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm+++ process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,231 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R9 M270X scores 1,204 and the Intel UHD Graphics 630 reaches 1,231 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 M270X is built on GCN 1.0 while the Intel UHD Graphics 630 uses Generation 9.5, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm+++. Shader units: 640 (Radeon R9 M270X) vs 184 (Intel UHD Graphics 630). Raw compute: 0.992 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M270X) vs 0.4232 TFLOPS (Intel UHD Graphics 630). Boost clocks: 775 MHz vs 1150 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M270X | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,204 | 1,231+2% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Generation 9.5 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm+++ |
| Shading Units | 640+248% | 184 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.992 TFLOPS+134% | 0.4232 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 775 MHz | 1150 MHz+48% |
| ROPs | 16+433% | 3 |
| TMUs | 40+74% | 23 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R9 M270X | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon R9 M270X comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Intel UHD Graphics 630 has 0 MB. The Radeon R9 M270X offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M270X | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R9 M270X draws 75W versus the Intel UHD Graphics 630's 15W — a 133.3% difference. The Intel UHD Graphics 630 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 M270X) vs 1W (Intel UHD Graphics 630). Power connectors: Mobile vs Integrated.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M270X | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 15W-80% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | Mobile | Integrated |
| Perf/Watt | 16.1 | 82.1+410% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R9 M270X launched at $250 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the Intel UHD Graphics 630 launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Intel UHD Graphics 630 costs 100+% less ($40 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 30.1 (Radeon R9 M270X) vs Infinity (Intel UHD Graphics 630) — the Intel UHD Graphics 630 offers Infinity% better value. The Intel UHD Graphics 630 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2014).
| Feature | Radeon R9 M270X | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $250 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 30.1 | Infinity |
| Codename | Venus | Comet Lake GT2 |
| Release | March 21 2014 | October 1 2017 |
| Ranking | #819 | #824 |
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