Radeon Xpress 1270 vs GeForce Go 6400

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

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce Go 6400

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

9068%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

8711%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

8610%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

8595%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

8578%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

8529%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

8421%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

8390%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

8313%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

8290%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

8190%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

8172%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

8025%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

8020%

#323

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

10000%

#338

GeForce Go 6400

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#339

Radeon X1950 GT

MSRP: $140|Avg: $49

95%

#340

GeForce 6600 GT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $50

90%

#341

RADEON X600 PRO

MSRP: $99|Avg: $10

85%

#342

Radeon X1600 Pro

MSRP: $149|Avg: $49

83%

#343

RADEON X300SE

MSRP: $60|Avg: $60

79%

#345

RADEON X800 GTO

MSRP: $199|Avg: $199

72%

#346

Radeon X1600 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

72%

#347

Radeon X1300

MSRP: $100|Avg: $49

72%

#348

Radeon X1800 GTO

MSRP: $249|Avg: $20

71%

#349

GeForce 7800 GT

MSRP: $449|Avg: $20

68%

#351

RADEON E2400

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

65%

#352

Radeon X1650 GTO

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

63%

#353

RADEON X800GT

MSRP: $160|Avg: $10

63%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon Xpress 1270 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 12.5% higher G3D Mark score and 3025% more VRAM (512 MB vs 16 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce Go 6400.

Insight	Radeon Xpress 1270	GeForce Go 6400
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+12.5%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-12.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+3025%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon Xpress 1270 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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 Xpress 1270 Benchmark Check

GeForce Go 6400 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Xpress 1270 and GeForce Go 6400

Radeon Xpress 1270

The Radeon Xpress 1270 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: 27 points. Launch price was $179.

GeForce Go 6400

The GeForce Go 6400 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 5 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 902 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 24 points. Launch price was $99.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon Xpress 1270 scores 27 versus the GeForce Go 6400's 24 — the Radeon Xpress 1270 leads by 12.5%. The Radeon Xpress 1270 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce Go 6400 uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon Xpress 1270) vs 384 (GeForce Go 6400). Raw compute: 2.368 TFLOPS (Radeon Xpress 1270) vs 0.6927 TFLOPS (GeForce Go 6400).

Feature	Radeon Xpress 1270	GeForce Go 6400
G3D Mark Score	27+13%	24
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1280+233%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.368 TFLOPS+242%	0.6927 TFLOPS
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	80+150%	32
L1 Cache	320 KB+900%	32 KB
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon Xpress 1270	GeForce Go 6400
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	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon Xpress 1270 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce Go 6400 has 16 MB. The Radeon Xpress 1270 offers 3025% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon Xpress 1270) vs 256 KB (GeForce Go 6400) — the Radeon Xpress 1270 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon Xpress 1270	GeForce Go 6400
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB+3025%	0.016 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 9_0b (Radeon Xpress 1270) vs 10.0 (GeForce Go 6400). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 1.

Feature	Radeon Xpress 1270	GeForce Go 6400
DirectX	9_0b	10.0+11%
Max Displays	2+100%	1

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: Avivo (Radeon Xpress 1270) vs No (GeForce Go 6400). Decoder: Avivo vs PureVideo HD VP2.

Feature	Radeon Xpress 1270	GeForce Go 6400
Encoder	Avivo	No
Decoder	Avivo	PureVideo HD VP2
Codecs	—	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Xpress 1270 draws 150W versus the GeForce Go 6400's 65W — a 79.1% difference. The GeForce Go 6400 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Xpress 1270) vs 350W (GeForce Go 6400). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.