Mobility Radeon HD 4270
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Mobility Radeon HD 4270

AMD

G3D Mark

93

MSRP

$49

AVG Price

$49

January 9 2009
TeraScale (2005−2013)

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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.

Overview

The Mobility Radeon HD 4270 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 9 2009. It features the TeraScale architecture. The core clock speed is 550 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 93 points.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The Mobility Radeon HD 4270 is positioned at rank #647 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. 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 Mobility Radeon HD 4270

#636
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5714%
#638
5180%
#639
5166%
#643
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4698%
#644
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
4666%
#646
GeForce 9500 GT
MSRP: $99|Avg: $15
100%
#647
Mobility Radeon HD 4270
MSRP: $49|Avg: $49
100%
#648
GeForce 8500 GT
MSRP: $89|Avg: $15
100%
#649
Mobility Radeon X1600
MSRP: $49|Avg: $15
99%
#650
Radeon HD 3650 AGP
MSRP: $80|Avg: $20
99%
#651
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99%
#652
GeForce 9600M GS
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98%
#653
Mobility Radeon HD 3470
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98%
#654
Mobility Radeon HD 4200
MSRP: $49|Avg: $45
98%
#655
GeForce 8800 GT
MSRP: $249|Avg: $25
97%
#656
GeForce 8400
MSRP: $45|Avg: $5
95%
#657
94%
#658
GeForce 8600 GS
MSRP: $100|Avg: $15
94%
#659
GeForce 9800M GTS
MSRP: $200|Avg: $15
94%
#660
Radeon HD 2900 GT
MSRP: $170|Avg: $15
91%
#661
Radeon HD 8280E
MSRP: $150|Avg: $110
90%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Mobility Radeon HD 4270 specifications and capabilities.

Graphics Performance

The Mobility Radeon HD 4270 scores 93 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Entry Level tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the TeraScale (2005−2013) architecture (codename: M98), manufactured on a 55 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 800 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 40 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 16 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 0.88 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance.

SpecificationMobility Radeon HD 4270
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score93
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generationTeraScale (2005−2013)
CodenameInternal GPU die codenameM98
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient55 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute800
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling40
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending16
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency550 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance0.88 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second22.00 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generationPCIe 1.1 x16
Transistor Count956 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#927
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Mobility Radeon HD 4270 is equipped with 0.5 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 64-bit memory bus, delivering Unknown of bandwidth. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.

SpecificationMobility Radeon HD 4270
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures0.5 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generationGDDR5
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth64-bit
Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate8 Gbps
BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAMUnknown
L1 Cache160 kB
L2 Cache256 kB

Advanced Features & APIs

The Mobility Radeon HD 4270 supports modern upscaling and frame generation technologies: FidelityFX Super Resolution — these can dramatically boost effective FPS by generating intermediate frames or upscaling from lower internal resolution. Graphics API support: DirectX 10.1, OpenGL 3.3— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.

SpecificationMobility Radeon HD 4270
FSR Frame Generation❌ Not Supported
AMD Fluid Motion Frames❌ Not Supported
FidelityFX Super Resolution✅ Supported
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version10.1
OpenGLLegacy graphics API3.3
Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL)OpenCL 1.0
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Display & Media

Display outputs: 1x VGA — supports up to 2 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: Avivo HD, decoder: UVD 2— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2.

SpecificationMobility Radeon HD 4270
VGA PortsNumber of VGA display connectors1x
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors2
Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine versionAvivo HD
Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine versionUVD 2
CodecsSupported video compression formatsH.264,VC-1,MPEG-2
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Power & Dimensions

The Mobility Radeon HD 4270 draws 30W under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: PCIe-powered. Physical size: , occupying 1 expansion slots— verify your case has clearance before purchasing.

SpecificationMobility Radeon HD 4270
TDPPower consumption under load30W
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage350W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable typePCIe-powered
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied1-slot
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Value Analysis

At an average price of $49, the Mobility Radeon HD 4270 delivers 2 G3D Mark points per dollar. It holds Rank #647 in the cost-benefit ranking — a comprehensive score that weighs raw performance against current market pricing. Overall performance ranking position: #927 among all indexed GPUs.

SpecificationMobility Radeon HD 4270
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price$49
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days$49
Cost-Benefit RankOverall value ranking position#647
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#927
Release DateJanuary 9 2009
Release Year2009

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