Radeon R9 M270X vs Quadro FX 5800

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 Quadro FX 5800 is on rank 392, so the Quadro FX 5800 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 Quadro FX 5800

#377

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

42209%

#392

Quadro FX 5800

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $40

100%

#393

RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q

MSRP: $8565|Avg: $8565

91%

#394

FireStream 9170

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $20

91%

#395

Quadro FX 1700

MSRP: $699|Avg: $500

89%

#396

GRID P40-6Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

86%

#397

Quadro FX 540

MSRP: $299|Avg: $15

77%

#398

Quadro 7000

MSRP: $14499|Avg: $300

69%

#399

Quadro FX 1500

MSRP: $699|Avg: $30

69%

#400

Tesla M2070-Q

MSRP: $5489|Avg: $50

69%

#401

Quadro FX 4700 X2

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $15

66%

#402

Quadro FX 3700

MSRP: $1599|Avg: $500

66%

#403

GRID M10-0B

MSRP: $4000|Avg: $1000

63%

#404

Quadro FX 4600

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $50

57%

#405

GRID K340

MSRP: $3299|Avg: $57

57%

#407

Quadro FX 5600

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $50

51%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon R9 M270X is significantly newer (2014 vs 2008). The Radeon R9 M270X likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro FX 5800 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro FX 5800 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R9 M270X.

Insight	Radeon R9 M270X	Quadro FX 5800
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Quadro FX 5800 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Quadro FX 5800 holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $40), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 0.6% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R9 M270X	Quadro FX 5800
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+0.6%)
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 Quadro FX 5800

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.

Quadro FX 5800

The Quadro FX 5800 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 11 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 610 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 189W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,211 points. Launch price was $3,499.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R9 M270X scores 1,204 and the Quadro FX 5800 reaches 1,211 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 M270X is built on GCN 1.0 while the Quadro FX 5800 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 640 (Radeon R9 M270X) vs 240 (Quadro FX 5800). Raw compute: 0.992 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M270X) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 5800).

Feature	Radeon R9 M270X	Quadro FX 5800
G3D Mark Score	1,204	1,211
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Tesla 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	55 nm
Shading Units	640+167%	240
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.992 TFLOPS+59%	0.6221 TFLOPS
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	40	80+100%
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R9 M270X	Quadro FX 5800
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.

Feature	Radeon R9 M270X	Quadro FX 5800
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
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 Quadro FX 5800's 189W — a 86.4% difference. The Radeon R9 M270X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 M270X) vs 350W (Quadro FX 5800). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon R9 M270X	Quadro FX 5800
TDP	75W-60%	189W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Mobile	PCIe-powered
Perf/Watt	16.1+152%	6.4

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R9 M270X launched at $250 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the Quadro FX 5800 launched at $3499 and now averages $40. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 30.1 (Radeon R9 M270X) vs 30.3 (Quadro FX 5800) — the Quadro FX 5800 offers 0.7% better value. The Radeon R9 M270X is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2008).