Radeon X1270
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Radeon X1270

AMD

G3D Mark

31

0

AVG Price

$49

May 13 2019
50 Watt
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 X1270 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 2019. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 730 MHz to 1024 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 31 points.

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Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Radeon X1270 specifications and capabilities.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon X1270 scores 31 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: Polaris 24), 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: 0.7864 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 1024 MHz from a base of 730 MHz.

SpecificationRadeon X1270
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score31
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generationGCN 3.0 (2014−2019)
CodenameInternal GPU die codenamePolaris 24
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 load1024 MHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency730 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance0.7864 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second24.58 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generationPCIe 3.0 x4
Transistor Count1,550 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#898
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon X1270 is equipped with 0.5 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 64-bit memory bus. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.

SpecificationRadeon X1270
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
L1 Cache96 kB
L2 Cache128 kB

Advanced Features & APIs

The Radeon X1270 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 9_0b— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.

SpecificationRadeon X1270
FSR Frame Generation❌ Not Supported
AMD Fluid Motion Frames❌ Not Supported
FidelityFX Super Resolution✅ Supported
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version9_0b
Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL)OpenGL 2.0
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Display & Media

Display outputs: VGAx 0, DVIx 1 — supports up to 2 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: Avivo, decoder: Avivo— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback.

SpecificationRadeon X1270
0 PortsNumber of 0 display connectorsVGAx
1 PortsNumber of 1 display connectorsDVIx
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors2
Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine versionAvivo
Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine versionAvivo
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon X1270 draws 50 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: PCIe-powered. Physical size: 0mm long, occupying 0 expansion slots— verify your case has clearance before purchasing.

SpecificationRadeon X1270
TDPPower consumption under load50 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage350W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable typePCIe-powered
Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance0mm
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied0-slot
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Value Analysis

At an average price of $49 (MSRP: $0), the Radeon X1270 delivers 1 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #898 among all indexed GPUs.

SpecificationRadeon X1270
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price$0
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days$49
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#898
Release DateMay 13 2019
Release Year2019

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