Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H 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. 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 Ryzen 7 6800H

#61

GeForce RTX 4080

MSRP: $1199|Avg: $800

169%

#62

Arc A310

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

166%

#63

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER

MSRP: $799|Avg: $800

164%

#64

Radeon RX 9070 XT

MSRP: $599|Avg: $700

159%

#65

GeForce RTX 5070 Ti

MSRP: $749|Avg: $850

158%

#66

Radeon RX 6900 XT

MSRP: $999|Avg: $385

158%

#67

GeForce GTX 1630

MSRP: $150|Avg: $90

152%

#68

GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

141%

#69

Radeon RX 6800 XT

MSRP: $649|Avg: $743

139%

#70

Radeon RX 7900 XTX

MSRP: $999|Avg: $930

139%

#71

Radeon RX 6950 XT

MSRP: $1099|Avg: $850

136%

#72

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti

MSRP: $1199|Avg: $550

132%

#73

GeForce RTX 3080 12GB

MSRP: $1250|Avg: $500

125%

#74

GeForce RTX 5080

MSRP: $999|Avg: $1250

118%

#75

GeForce RTX 3090

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $900

104%

#76

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H

MSRP: $200|Avg: $200

100%

#77

GeForce RTX 4090

MSRP: $1599|Avg: $1649

95%

#78

GeForce RTX 3090 Ti

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1100

87%

#79

Iris Xe Graphics MAX

MSRP: $55|Avg: $40

60%

#80

GeForce RTX 5090

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $2700

59%

#81

Moore Threads MTT S80

MSRP: $260|Avg: $170

57%

#82

Intel UHD Graphics P750

MSRP: $150|Avg: $100

51%

#83

Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G

MSRP: $299|Avg: $100

50%

#84

Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

41%

#85

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

39%

#86

Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

38%

#87

Radeon RX 7500

MSRP: $229|Avg: $229

34%

#88

Radeon Ryzen 5 5500H

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

33%

#89

Moore Threads MTT S70

MSRP: $345|Avg: $140

32%

#90

GeForce RTX 5090 D v2

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $4086.44

31%

#91

Radeon Ryzen 5 150

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

31%

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 Ryzen 7 6800H is significantly newer (2020 vs 2013). The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H 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 0.5% 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 Ryzen 7 6800H.

Insight	Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H	Radeon R9 270X
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%)
Longevity	RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (7nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R9 270X offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $40 versus $200 for the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H, it costs 80% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 402.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H	Radeon R9 270X
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+402.3%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($200)	✅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 Ryzen 7 6800H Benchmark Check

Radeon R9 270X Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H and Radeon R9 270X

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H

The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 28 2020. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1700 MHz to 2105 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,852 points. Launch price was $579.

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 Ryzen 7 6800H scores 4,852 and the Radeon R9 270X reaches 4,874 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H is built on RDNA 2.0 while the Radeon R9 270X uses GCN 1.0, both on 7 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 3,840 (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H) vs 1,280 (Radeon R9 270X). Raw compute: 16.17 TFLOPS (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H) vs 2.688 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 270X). Boost clocks: 2105 MHz vs 1050 MHz.

Feature	Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H	Radeon R9 270X
G3D Mark Score	4,852	4,874
Architecture	RDNA 2.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	7 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	3840+200%	1280
Compute (TFLOPS)	16.17 TFLOPS+502%	2.688 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2105 MHz+100%	1050 MHz
ROPs	96+200%	32
TMUs	240+200%	80
L1 Cache	768 KB+140%	320 KB
L2 Cache	4 MB+700%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H	Radeon R9 270X
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 Ryzen 7 6800H 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. Bus width: System vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon R9 270X) — the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H	Radeon R9 270X
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	4 GB+100%
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	System	179.2 GB/s
Bus Width	System	256-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB+700%	0.5 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H draws 250W versus the Radeon R9 270X's 180W — a 32.6% difference. The Radeon R9 270X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H) vs 500W (Radeon R9 270X). Power connectors: None vs 2x 6-pin.

Feature	Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H	Radeon R9 270X
TDP	250W	180W-28%
Recommended PSU	350W-30%	500W
Power Connector	None	2x 6-pin
Length	—	241mm
Height	—	109mm
Slots	—	2
Temp (Load)	—	80 C
Perf/Watt	19.4	27.1+40%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H launched at $200 MSRP and currently averages $200, while the Radeon R9 270X launched at $199 and now averages $40. The Radeon R9 270X costs 80% less ($160 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 24.3 (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H) vs 121.8 (Radeon R9 270X) — the Radeon R9 270X offers 401.2% better value. The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2013).