Radeon R9 M270X vs NVS 810

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 NVS 810 is on rank 309, so the NVS 810 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 NVS 810

#116

Radeon Pro SSG

MSRP: $6999|Avg: $1500

92%

#294

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

8690%

#309

NVS 810

MSRP: $700|Avg: $80

100%

#310

GRID P40-2Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $340

99%

#311

Quadro 2000D

MSRP: $599|Avg: $40

96%

#312

FirePro 3D V8800

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $30

96%

#313

Quadro K5000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $60

94%

#314

Quadro 2000

MSRP: $599|Avg: $25

93%

#315

FirePro S7150

MSRP: $2399|Avg: $459

92%

#317

FirePro W9000

MSRP: $3999|Avg: $150

91%

#318

GRID M60-4Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120

90%

#319

FirePro V8800

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $100

89%

#320

Quadro K6000

MSRP: $5265|Avg: $300

89%

#321

NVS 510

MSRP: $449|Avg: $15

89%

#322

GRID M60-1Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $50

87%

#323

GRID K280Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $50

84%

#324

FirePro M2000

MSRP: $300|Avg: $50

84%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R9 M270X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the NVS 810.

Insight	Radeon R9 M270X	NVS 810
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 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 $80), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 102% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R9 M270X	NVS 810
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+102%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($40)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($80)

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 NVS 810

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.

NVS 810

The NVS 810 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 4 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 902 MHz to 1033 MHz. It has 512 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 68W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,192 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R9 M270X scores 1,204 and the NVS 810 reaches 1,192 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 M270X is built on GCN 1.0 while the NVS 810 uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 640 (Radeon R9 M270X) vs 512 (NVS 810). Raw compute: 0.992 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M270X) vs 1.058 TFLOPS ×2 (NVS 810). Boost clocks: 775 MHz vs 1033 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R9 M270X	NVS 810
G3D Mark Score	1,204+1%	1,192
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Maxwell
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	640+25%	512 ×2
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.992 TFLOPS	1.058 TFLOPS ×2+7%
Boost Clock	775 MHz	1033 MHz+33%
ROPs	16	16 ×2
TMUs	40+25%	32 ×2
L1 Cache	160 KB	256 KB+60%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	1 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R9 M270X	NVS 810
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)

Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Radeon R9 M270X) vs 1 MB (NVS 810) — the NVS 810 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R9 M270X	NVS 810
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	1 MB+300%

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R9 M270X draws 75W versus the NVS 810's 68W — a 9.8% difference. The NVS 810 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 M270X) vs 350W (NVS 810). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon R9 M270X	NVS 810
TDP	75W	68W-9%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Mobile	PCIe-powered
Length	—	198mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	—	1
Temp (Load)	—	80°C
Perf/Watt	16.1	17.5+9%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R9 M270X launched at $250 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the NVS 810 launched at $700 and now averages $80. The Radeon R9 M270X costs 50% less ($40 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 30.1 (Radeon R9 M270X) vs 14.9 (NVS 810) — the Radeon R9 M270X offers 102% better value. The NVS 810 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2014).