Radeon R9 270
AMD
G3D Mark
4,306
MSRP
$179
AVG Price
$30
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 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.
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon R9 270
FPS Benchmarks
Predicted performance for Radeon R9 270 across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.
Counter-Strike 2
Dota 2
Euro Truck Simulator 2
League of Legends
Naraka: Bladepoint
Once Human
Path of Exile 2
Starfield
Terraria
Throne and Liberty
Technical Analysis
Detailed breakdown of Radeon R9 270 specifications and capabilities.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R9 270 scores 4,306 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Budget tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the GCN 1.0 (2012−2020) architecture (codename: Curacao), manufactured on a 28 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 1280 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 80 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 32 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 2.368 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 925 MHz.
| Specification | Radeon R9 270 |
|---|---|
| G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score | 4,306 |
| ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation | GCN 1.0 (2012−2020) |
| CodenameInternal GPU die codename | Curacao |
| Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient | 28 nm |
| Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute | 1280 |
| TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling | 80 |
| ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending | 32 |
| Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load | 925 MHz |
| Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance | 2.368 TFLOPS |
| Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second | 74.00 GTexel/s |
| PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Transistor Count | 2,800 million |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #476 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon R9 270 is equipped with 2 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 256-bit memory bus, delivering 179.2 GB/s of bandwidth. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.
| Specification | Radeon R9 270 |
|---|---|
| VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures | 2 GB |
| VRAM TypeMemory technology generation | GDDR5 |
| Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth | 256-bit |
| Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate | 8 Gbps |
| BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAM | 179.2 GB/s |
| L1 Cache | 320 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB |
Advanced Features & APIs
The Radeon R9 270 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.
| Specification | Radeon R9 270 |
|---|---|
| FSR Frame Generation | ❌ Not Supported |
| AMD Fluid Motion Frames | ❌ Not Supported |
| FidelityFX Super Resolution | ✅ Supported |
Display & Media
Display outputs: .
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R9 270 draws 150 Watt under load (TDP) — a 500W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: 1x 6-pin.
| Specification | Radeon R9 270 |
|---|---|
| TDPPower consumption under load | 150 Watt |
| Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage | 500W |
| Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type | 1x 6-pin |
Value Analysis
At an average price of $30 (MSRP: $179), the Radeon R9 270 delivers 144 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #476 among all indexed GPUs.
| Specification | Radeon R9 270 |
|---|---|
| MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price | $179 |
| Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days | $30 |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #476 |
| Release Date | November 13 2013 |
| Release Year | 2013 |
Specifications Reference
Raw spec sheet for quick lookup. The analysis cards above explain what these fields mean in practice.
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| ROPs | 32 |
| TMUs | 80 |
| Vram | 2 GB |
| DLSS/FSR | FSR upscaling |
| L1 Cache | 320 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB |
| Boost Clock | 925 MHz |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 |
| Memory Speed | 8 Gbps |
| Shading Units | 1280 |
| Upscaling Tech | AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR) |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 179.2 GB/s |
| Memory Bus Width | 256-bit |
| Transistor Count | 2,800 million |
| Frame Generation | FSR Frame Generation: No | AMD Fluid Motion Frames: No | FidelityFX Super Resolution: Yes |
| Texture Fill Rate | 74.00 |
| Manufacturing Process | 28 nm |
| Power Consumption (TDP) | 150 Watt |
| Floating Point Performance | 2.368 TFLOPS |
General Information
6 specs
General Information
6 specs
| Design | reference |
| Codename | Curacao |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 (2012−2020) |
| Launch Price | $179 |
| Release Date | November 13 2013 |
| Performance Ranking Position | 476 |
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