Radeon RX 560X (móvel) vs Radeon R9 270X

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 RX 560X (móvel) is positioned at rank #18 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Excellent cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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 RX 560X (móvel)

#8

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

124%

#10

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

113%

#11

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

112%

#15

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

102%

#16

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

102%

#18

Radeon RX 560X (móvel)

MSRP: $55|Avg: $55

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon RX 560X (móvel) uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon RX 560X (móvel) likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R9 270X lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R9 270X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 560X (móvel).

Insight	Radeon RX 560X (móvel)	Radeon R9 270X
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R9 270X offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $40 versus $55 for the Radeon RX 560X (móvel), it costs 27% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 39.6% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon RX 560X (móvel)	Radeon R9 270X
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+39.6%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($55)	✅More affordable ($40)

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 560X (móvel) Benchmark Check

Radeon R9 270X Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 560X (móvel) and Radeon R9 270X

Radeon RX 560X (móvel)

The Radeon RX 560X (móvel) is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 11 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1275 MHz to 1202 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,800 points.

Radeon R9 270X

The Radeon R9 270X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 8 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1050 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,874 points. Launch price was $199.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 560X (móvel) scores 4,800 and the Radeon R9 270X reaches 4,874 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 560X (móvel) is built on GCN 4.0 while the Radeon R9 270X uses GCN 1.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon RX 560X (móvel)) vs 1,280 (Radeon R9 270X). Raw compute: 2.611 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 560X (móvel)) vs 2.688 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 270X). Boost clocks: 1202 MHz vs 1050 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX 560X (móvel)	Radeon R9 270X
G3D Mark Score	4,800	4,874+2%
Architecture	GCN 4.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1024	1280+25%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.611 TFLOPS	2.688 TFLOPS+3%
Boost Clock	1202 MHz+14%	1050 MHz
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	64	80+25%
L1 Cache	256 KB	320 KB+25%
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX 560X (móvel)	Radeon R9 270X
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon RX 560X (móvel) comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R9 270X has 4 GB. The Radeon R9 270X offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 112 GB/s (Radeon RX 560X (móvel)) vs 179.2 GB/s (Radeon R9 270X) — a 60% advantage for the Radeon R9 270X. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Radeon RX 560X (móvel)) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon R9 270X) — the Radeon RX 560X (móvel) has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon RX 560X (móvel)	Radeon R9 270X
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	4 GB+100%
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 560X (móvel) draws 65W versus the Radeon R9 270X's 180W — a 93.9% difference. The Radeon RX 560X (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon RX 560X (móvel)) vs 500W (Radeon R9 270X). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 6-pin.

Feature	Radeon RX 560X (móvel)	Radeon R9 270X
TDP	65W-64%	180W
Recommended PSU	350W-30%	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	2x 6-pin
Length	—	241mm
Height	—	109mm
Slots	—	2
Temp (Load)	—	80 C
Perf/Watt	73.8+172%	27.1

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 560X (móvel) launched at $55 MSRP and currently averages $55, while the Radeon R9 270X launched at $199 and now averages $40. The Radeon R9 270X costs 27.3% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 87.3 (Radeon RX 560X (móvel)) vs 121.8 (Radeon R9 270X) — the Radeon R9 270X offers 39.5% better value. The Radeon RX 560X (móvel) is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2013).