Radeon RX 460 vs Radeon R9 270

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.

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R9 270 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 5.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon RX 460 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon RX 460	Radeon R9 270
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-5.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+5.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R9 270 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R9 270 holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $35), it costs 14% less, resulting in a 22.6% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon RX 460	Radeon R9 270
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+22.6%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($35)	✅More affordable ($30)

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.

Radeon RX 460 Benchmark Check

Radeon R9 270 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 460 and Radeon R9 270

Radeon RX 460

The Radeon RX 460 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 8 2016. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1090 MHz to 1200 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,099 points. Launch price was $86.

Radeon R9 270

The Radeon R9 270 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 13 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 925 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,306 points. Launch price was $179.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon RX 460 scores 4,099 versus the Radeon R9 270's 4,306 — the Radeon R9 270 leads by 5.1%. The Radeon RX 460 is built on GCN 4.0 while the Radeon R9 270 uses GCN 1.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 896 (Radeon RX 460) vs 1,280 (Radeon R9 270). Raw compute: 2.15 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 460) vs 2.368 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 270). Boost clocks: 1200 MHz vs 925 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX 460	Radeon R9 270
G3D Mark Score	4,099	4,306+5%
Architecture	GCN 4.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	896	1280+43%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.15 TFLOPS	2.368 TFLOPS+10%
Boost Clock	1200 MHz+30%	925 MHz
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	56	80+43%
L1 Cache	224 KB	320 KB+43%
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX 460	Radeon R9 270
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon RX 460 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R9 270 has 2 GB. The Radeon RX 460 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 112 GB/s (Radeon RX 460) vs 179.2 GB/s (Radeon R9 270) — a 60% advantage for the Radeon R9 270. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Radeon RX 460) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon R9 270) — the Radeon RX 460 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon RX 460	Radeon R9 270
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	112 GB/s	179.2 GB/s+60%
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	0.5 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 460 draws 75W versus the Radeon R9 270's 150W — a 66.7% difference. The Radeon RX 460 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon RX 460) vs 500W (Radeon R9 270). Power connectors: None vs 1x 6-pin.

Feature	Radeon RX 460	Radeon R9 270
TDP	75W-50%	150W
Recommended PSU	350W-30%	500W
Power Connector	None	1x 6-pin
Length	170mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	—
Perf/Watt	54.7+91%	28.7

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 460 launched at $110 MSRP and currently averages $35, while the Radeon R9 270 launched at $179 and now averages $30. The Radeon R9 270 costs 14.3% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 117.1 (Radeon RX 460) vs 143.5 (Radeon R9 270) — the Radeon R9 270 offers 22.5% better value. The Radeon RX 460 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2013).