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Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U
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Radeon R9 M270X
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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 Ryzen 7 3700U is positioned at rank 278 and the Radeon R9 M270X is on rank 484, 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 Ryzen 7 3700U
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R9 M270X
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 Ryzen 7 3700U | Radeon R9 M270X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+700%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| 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 Ryzen 7 3700U | Radeon R9 M270X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+765.7%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($350) | ✅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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U and Radeon R9 M270X
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.
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.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U scores 1,217 and the Radeon R9 M270X reaches 1,204 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon R9 M270X uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U) vs 640 (Radeon R9 M270X). Raw compute: 1.997 TFLOPS (Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U) vs 0.992 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M270X). Boost clocks: 975 MHz vs 775 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U | Radeon R9 M270X |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,217+1% | 1,204 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024+60% | 640 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.997 TFLOPS+101% | 0.992 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 975 MHz+26% | 775 MHz |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 64+60% | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 256 KB+60% | 160 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U | Radeon R9 M270X |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Ryzen 7 3700U comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon R9 M270X has 4 GB. The Radeon R9 M270X offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U) vs 256 KB (Radeon R9 M270X) — the Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U | Radeon R9 M270X |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 4 GB+700% |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | Unknown |
| Bus Width | System | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U draws 100W versus the Radeon R9 M270X's 75W — a 28.6% difference. The Radeon R9 M270X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U) vs 350W (Radeon R9 M270X). Power connectors: None vs Mobile.
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U | Radeon R9 M270X |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W | 75W-25% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | Mobile |
| Perf/Watt | 12.2 | 16.1+32% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U launched at $350 MSRP and currently averages $350, while the Radeon R9 M270X launched at $250 and now averages $40. The Radeon R9 M270X costs 88.6% less ($310 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 3.5 (Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U) vs 30.1 (Radeon R9 M270X) — the Radeon R9 M270X offers 760% better value. The Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2014).
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U | Radeon R9 M270X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $350 | $250-29% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $350 | $40-89% |
| Performance per Dollar | 3.5 | 30.1+760% |
| Codename | Trinidad | Venus |
| Release | June 18 2015 | March 21 2014 |
| Ranking | #467 | #819 |
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