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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

2025

Why buy it

✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).
✅More future proof: Blackwell (2024−2025) on 3nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 50W instead of 150W, a 100W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 24.1 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $179 MSRP).

Radeon R9 270

2013

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 24.1 vs 0 G3D/$ ($179 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2013-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌200% higher power demand at 150W vs 50W.

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

2025

Radeon R9 270

2013

Why buy it

✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).
✅More future proof: Blackwell (2024−2025) on 3nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 50W instead of 150W, a 100W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 24.1 vs 0 G3D/$ ($179 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 24.1 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $179 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2013-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌200% higher power demand at 150W vs 50W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile) better than Radeon R9 270?

Yes. GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile) is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 4,463 vs 4,306 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile) is a 2025 card with no meaningful modern upscaling stack, while Radeon R9 270 is a 2013 model from an older generation with FSR upscaling. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile) is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2025 generation instead of 2013, more VRAM at 4 GB instead of 2 GB, the stronger feature stack with no meaningful modern upscaling stack instead of FSR upscaling, and a 3nm process instead of 28nm. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile) is the smarter buy by a wide margin. GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile) is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $179 MSRP, and you are getting 3.6% higher G3D Mark. Radeon R9 270 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

Is Radeon R9 270 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

No, not for a fresh gaming build. Radeon R9 270 is 2013 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM, 4,306 in G3D Mark, and FSR upscaling. That is simply too far behind to be an easy modern recommendation.

Games Benchmarks

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 9800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile) Benchmark Check

Radeon R9 270 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)	Radeon R9 270
1080p
low	78 FPS	77 FPS
medium	68 FPS	62 FPS
high	54 FPS	49 FPS
ultra	35 FPS	32 FPS
1440p
low	71 FPS	65 FPS
medium	61 FPS	53 FPS
high	43 FPS	37 FPS
ultra	28 FPS	23 FPS
4K
low	26 FPS	23 FPS
medium	24 FPS	22 FPS
high	16 FPS	14 FPS
ultra	14 FPS	12 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)Open Radeon R9 270

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)	Radeon R9 270
1080p
low	87 FPS	116 FPS
medium	60 FPS	86 FPS
high	44 FPS	66 FPS
ultra	28 FPS	41 FPS
1440p
low	49 FPS	65 FPS
medium	29 FPS	44 FPS
high	21 FPS	32 FPS
ultra	14 FPS	21 FPS
4K
low	17 FPS	23 FPS
medium	11 FPS	16 FPS
high	9 FPS	13 FPS
ultra	6 FPS	9 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)Open Radeon R9 270

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)	Radeon R9 270
1080p
low	201 FPS	194 FPS
medium	161 FPS	155 FPS
high	134 FPS	129 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	97 FPS
1440p
low	151 FPS	145 FPS
medium	121 FPS	116 FPS
high	100 FPS	97 FPS
ultra	75 FPS	73 FPS
4K
low	100 FPS	97 FPS
medium	80 FPS	78 FPS
high	67 FPS	65 FPS
ultra	50 FPS	48 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)Open Radeon R9 270

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)	Radeon R9 270
1080p
low	159 FPS	136 FPS
medium	131 FPS	111 FPS
high	116 FPS	96 FPS
ultra	93 FPS	82 FPS
1440p
low	116 FPS	100 FPS
medium	96 FPS	82 FPS
high	86 FPS	71 FPS
ultra	68 FPS	56 FPS
4K
low	66 FPS	59 FPS
medium	54 FPS	46 FPS
high	44 FPS	36 FPS
ultra	33 FPS	26 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile) and Radeon R9 270

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

The GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 2 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 3 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,463 points.

Radeon R9 270

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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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile) scores 4,463 and the Radeon R9 270 reaches 4,306 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile) is built on Blackwell 2.0 while the Radeon R9 270 uses GCN 1.0, both on 3 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)) vs 1,280 (Radeon R9 270).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)	Radeon R9 270
G3D Mark Score	4,463+4%	4,306
Architecture	Blackwell 2.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	3 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	3584+180%	1280

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile) gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon R9 270 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)	Radeon R9 270
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile) comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R9 270 has 2 GB. The GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile) offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 112 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)) vs 179.2 GB/s (Radeon R9 270) — a 60% advantage for the Radeon R9 270. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)	Radeon R9 270
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	112 GB/s	179.2 GB/s+60%
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile) draws 50W versus the Radeon R9 270's 150W — a 100% difference. The GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)) vs 500W (Radeon R9 270). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.