Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U vs Radeon R9 270
Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U is significantly newer (2020 vs 2013). The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R9 270 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R9 270 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U.
| Insight | Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U | Radeon R9 270 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.9%) |
| 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 (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R9 270 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $30 versus $450 for the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U, it costs 93% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 1428.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U | Radeon R9 270 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1428.8%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($450) | ✅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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U and Radeon R9 270
Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U
The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U 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: 4,225 points. Launch price was $579.
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.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U scores 4,225 and the Radeon R9 270 reaches 4,306 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U is built on RDNA 2.0 while the Radeon R9 270 uses GCN 1.0, both on 7 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 3,840 (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U) vs 1,280 (Radeon R9 270). Raw compute: 16.17 TFLOPS (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U) vs 2.368 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 270). Boost clocks: 2105 MHz vs 925 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U | Radeon R9 270 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 4,225 | 4,306+2% |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 3840+200% | 1280 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 16.17 TFLOPS+583% | 2.368 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2105 MHz+128% | 925 MHz |
| ROPs | 96+200% | 32 |
| TMUs | 240+200% | 80 |
| L1 Cache | 768 KB+140% | 320 KB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+700% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U | 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 2 GB of video memory. Bus width: System vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon R9 270) — the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U | Radeon R9 270 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | 179.2 GB/s |
| Bus Width | System | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+700% | 0.5 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U draws 250W versus the Radeon R9 270's 150W — a 50% difference. The Radeon R9 270 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U) vs 500W (Radeon R9 270). Power connectors: None vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U | Radeon R9 270 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 150W-40% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-30% | 500W |
| Power Connector | None | 1x 6-pin |
| Perf/Watt | 16.9 | 28.7+70% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U launched at $450 MSRP and currently averages $450, while the Radeon R9 270 launched at $179 and now averages $30. The Radeon R9 270 costs 93.3% less ($420 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.4 (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U) vs 143.5 (Radeon R9 270) — the Radeon R9 270 offers 1426.6% better value. The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2013).
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U | Radeon R9 270 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $450 | $179-60% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $450 | $30-93% |
| Performance per Dollar | 9.4 | 143.5+1427% |
| Codename | Navi 21 | Curacao |
| Release | October 28 2020 | November 13 2013 |
| Ranking | #65 | #476 |
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