AMD Radeon R9 270X - Specs & Benchmarks

Detailed Review of the AMD Radeon R9 270X

Ranked 204 in CpusData's performance ranking, the AMD Radeon R9 270X delivers exceptional graphics capabilities tailored for gamers and professionals alike.

Manufacturer: AMD
Year of Manufacture: 2013
Process Technology: 28 nm
Power Consumption: 180 Watt (TDP)

Performance Specifications

The AMD Radeon R9 270X operates at a base clock frequency of , with the potential to overclock up to 1050 MHz. This card is equipped with 2 GB of high-speed memory, featuring a clock rate of and an impressive memory bandwidth of 179.2 GB/s.

Key Features and Compatibility

In this section, we explore the technologies integrated into the AMD Radeon R9 270X, including:

Supported Technologies - A comprehensive overview of the advanced technologies utilized in the card to enhance performance and visual fidelity.
Interfaces - A detailed list of available interfaces for connectivity, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of displays and peripherals.
Motherboard Compatibility - Insights into which motherboard configurations are best suited for optimal performance with the AMD Radeon R9 270X.

Performance AMD Radeon R9 270X in Popular Games

We present test results showcasing the performance of the AMD Radeon R9 270X in several popular titles. This data allows potential buyers to gauge how well this graphics card handles various gaming scenarios, ensuring it meets their expectations.

Comparison Tools

For further insights, you can also compare your AMD Radeon R9 270X graphics card with other models directly on our site. This feature provides a valuable resource for making informed decisions tailored to your specific needs.

Place in performance rating:		258
Value for money (0-100):		36.84
Architecture:		GCN
Code name:		Curacao
Type:		Desktop
Release date:		8 October 2013 (8 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP):		$199
Price now:		$327 (1.6x MSRP)
Design:		reference
Value for money:		6.66
GPU code name:		Curacao XT
Market segment:		Desktop

Pipelines:		1280
Boost Clock:		1050 MHz
Transistor count:		2,800 million
Manufacturing process technology:		28 nm
Power consumption (TDP):		180 Watt
Texture fill rate:		84.00
Floating-point performance:		2,688 gflops
Pipelines / CUDA cores:		1280
Boost clock speed:		1050 MHz
Number of transistors:		2,800 million
Thermal design power (TDP):		180 Watt

Interface:		PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors:		2 x 6-pin
Bus support:		PCIe 3.0

Memory type:		GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount:		2 GB
Memory bus width:		256 Bit
Memory bandwidth:		179.2 GB/s
Shared memory:		-

Display Connectors:		2x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort
Eyefinity:		+
HDMI:		+
DisplayPort support:		+

AMD Radeon R9 270X review. Specs and Benchmarks

Detailed Review of the AMD Radeon R9 270X

Performance Specifications

Key Features and Compatibility

Performance AMD Radeon R9 270X in Popular Games

Comparison Tools

General info

Technical specs

Compatibility, dimensions and requirements

Memory

Video outputs and ports

Technologies

API support

Overall gaming performance

AMD Radeon R9 270X in Benchmarks

Overall benchmark performance

3DMark Fire Strike Graphics

Passmark

Unigine Heaven 4.0

AppAcceleration:		+
CrossFire:		1
FreeSync:		1
HD3D:		+
LiquidVR:		1
PowerTune:		-
TressFX:		1
TrueAudio:		+
ZeroCore:		-
DDMA audio:		+
Enduro:		-
UVD:		+

DirectX:		DirectX® 12
OpenGL:		4.6
Vulkan:		+
Shader Model:		5.1
OpenCL:		1.2
Mantle:		-

Legend
5	Stutter – Insufficient data. Similar graphics cards stutter, the game is likely to show a low frame rate. There will be some lags.
	May Stutter – Insufficient data. Similar graphics cards stutter, the game is likely to show a low frame rate. There will be some lags.
30	Fluent – According to the results of benchmarks the game should run at 25 frames per second (fps)
40	Fluent – According to the results of benchmarks the game should run at 35 frames per second (fps)
60	Fluent – According to the results of benchmarks the game should run at 58 frames per second (fps)
	May Run Fluently – Insufficient data. Similar graphics cards show a smooth frame rate, comfortable for the game.
?	Uncertain – Graphics cards testing has shown that a slower card can provide a high and stable frame rate for the same operation.
	Uncertain – The work of the video card in the game is still being studied. Interpolation among analogs is not possible.
The value depicts the average frame rate. Hovering over the value, you can get individual results.