UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) vs Radeon R9 M270X

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 Radeon R9 M270X

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Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

2252%

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GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

2042%

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GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

2037%

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GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1852%

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Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1839%

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Radeon R9 M270X

MSRP: $250|Avg: $40

100%

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Mobility Radeon HD 5470

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

100%

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Mobility Radeon HD 5000 Serisi

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

99%

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Radeon R7 M260

MSRP: $110|Avg: $110

99%

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Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8570M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

99%

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Radeon R7 A10-7800

MSRP: $155|Avg: $30

99%

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Radeon HD 8450G + 8670M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

99%

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Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

98%

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Radeon HD 6450A

MSRP: $55|Avg: $15

98%

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Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

98%

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Radeon HD 7640G + HD 7600M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

97%

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Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $35

94%

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Radeon HD 8180

MSRP: $30|Avg: $5

93%

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Radeon R8 M535DX

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) is significantly newer (2020 vs 2014). The UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R9 M270X lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R9 M270X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (4 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU).

Insight	UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)	Radeon R9 M270X
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%)
Longevity	Gen. 11 Ice Lake (2019−2022) (10nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / 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	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon R9 M270X 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.

UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) Benchmark Check

Radeon R9 M270X Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) and Radeon R9 M270X

UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)

The UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) is manufactured by Intel. It was released in May 28 2020. It features the Gen. 11 Ice Lake architecture. The core clock ranges from 200 MHz to 500 MHz. It has 64 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 7W. Manufactured using 10 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,200 points.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) scores 1,200 and the Radeon R9 M270X reaches 1,204 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) is built on Gen. 11 Ice Lake while the Radeon R9 M270X uses GCN 1.0, both on 10 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 64 (UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)) vs 640 (Radeon R9 M270X). Boost clocks: 500 MHz vs 775 MHz.

Feature	UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)	Radeon R9 M270X
G3D Mark Score	1,200	1,204
Architecture	Gen. 11 Ice Lake	GCN 1.0
Process Node	10 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	64	640+900%
Boost Clock	500 MHz	775 MHz+55%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)	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	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon R9 M270X has 4 GB. The Radeon R9 M270X offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.

Feature	UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)	Radeon R9 M270X
VRAM Capacity	Shared System RAM	4 GB
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	System	Unknown
Bus Width	System	128-bit

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Power & Dimensions

The UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) draws 7W versus the Radeon R9 M270X's 75W — a 165.9% difference. The UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)) vs 350W (Radeon R9 M270X). Power connectors: Integrated vs Mobile.

Feature	UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)	Radeon R9 M270X
TDP	7W-91%	75W
Recommended PSU	1W-100%	350W
Power Connector	Integrated	Mobile
Length	0mm	—
Height	0mm	—
Slots	0	—
Temp (Load)	75	—
Perf/Watt	171.4+965%	16.1

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Value Analysis

The UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the Radeon R9 M270X launched at $250 and now averages $40. The UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) costs 100+% less ($40 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)) vs 30.1 (Radeon R9 M270X) — the UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) offers Infinity% better value. The UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2014).