Radeon R9 M270X vs Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U
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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 Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U is on rank 278, so the Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U 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 Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% 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 | Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+700%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 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 $350), it costs 89% less, resulting in a 765.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R9 M270X | Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+765.7%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($40) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($350) |
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 Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U
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.
Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U
The Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 18 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 975 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,217 points. Launch price was $149.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R9 M270X scores 1,204 and the Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U reaches 1,217 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 M270X is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 640 (Radeon R9 M270X) vs 1,024 (Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U). Raw compute: 0.992 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M270X) vs 1.997 TFLOPS (Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U). Boost clocks: 775 MHz vs 975 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M270X | Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,204 | 1,217+1% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 640 | 1024+60% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.992 TFLOPS | 1.997 TFLOPS+101% |
| Boost Clock | 775 MHz | 975 MHz+26% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 40 | 64+60% |
| L1 Cache | 160 KB | 256 KB+60% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R9 M270X | Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon R9 M270X comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U has 512 MB. The Radeon R9 M270X offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Radeon R9 M270X) vs 512 KB (Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U) — the Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M270X | Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+700% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R9 M270X draws 75W versus the Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U's 100W — a 28.6% difference. The Radeon R9 M270X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 M270X) vs 350W (Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U). Power connectors: Mobile vs None.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M270X | Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-25% | 100W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | None |
| Perf/Watt | 16.1+32% | 12.2 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R9 M270X launched at $250 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U launched at $350 and now averages $350. The Radeon R9 M270X costs 88.6% less ($310 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 30.1 (Radeon R9 M270X) vs 3.5 (Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U) — the Radeon R9 M270X offers 760% better value. The Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2014).
| Feature | Radeon R9 M270X | Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $250-29% | $350 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40-89% | $350 |
| Performance per Dollar | 30.1+760% | 3.5 |
| Codename | Venus | Trinidad |
| Release | March 21 2014 | June 18 2015 |
| Ranking | #819 | #467 |
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