Radeon R7 M270DX
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Radeon R7 M270DX

AMD

G3D Mark

962

MSRP

$100

AVG Price

$20

June 11 2014
GCN 3.0 (2014−2019)

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 Radeon R7 M270DX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 11 2014. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 940 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 962 points.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The Radeon R7 M270DX is positioned at rank #372 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 Radeon R7 M270DX

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1129%
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1023%
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928%
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#372
Radeon R7 M270DX
MSRP: $100|Avg: $20
100%
#373
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100%
#374
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Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Radeon R7 M270DX specifications and capabilities.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon R7 M270DX scores 962 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 GCN 3.0 (2014−2019) architecture (codename: Topaz), manufactured on a 28 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 384 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 24 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 8 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 0.7219 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 940 MHz from a base of 900 MHz.

SpecificationRadeon R7 M270DX
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score962
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generationGCN 3.0 (2014−2019)
CodenameInternal GPU die codenameTopaz
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient28 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute384
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling24
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending8
Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load940 MHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency900 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance0.7219 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second22.56 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generationPCIe 3.0 x16
Transistor Count1,550 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#897
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon R7 M270DX is equipped with 0.5 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 128-bit memory bus, delivering Unknown of bandwidth. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.

SpecificationRadeon R7 M270DX
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures0.5 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generationGDDR5
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth128-bit
Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate8 Gbps
BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAMUnknown
L1 Cache96 kB
L2 Cache256 kB

Advanced Features & APIs

The Radeon R7 M270DX 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.

SpecificationRadeon R7 M270DX
FSR Frame Generation❌ Not Supported
AMD Fluid Motion Frames❌ Not Supported
FidelityFX Super Resolution✅ Supported
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Display & Media

Display outputs: .

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R7 M270DX draws 75W under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: Mobile.

SpecificationRadeon R7 M270DX
TDPPower consumption under load75W
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage350W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable typeMobile
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Value Analysis

At an average price of $20 (MSRP: $100), the Radeon R7 M270DX delivers 48 G3D Mark points per dollar. It holds Rank #372 in the cost-benefit ranking — a comprehensive score that weighs raw performance against current market pricing. Overall performance ranking position: #897 among all indexed GPUs.

SpecificationRadeon R7 M270DX
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price$100
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days$20
Cost-Benefit RankOverall value ranking position#372
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#897
Release DateJune 11 2014
Release Year2014

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