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.

GRID P6-4Q

2015

Why buy it

✅Draws 100W instead of 150W, a 50W reduction.
✅More future proof: Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
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1017.3% HIGHER MSRP
$2,000 MSRPvs$179 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.2 vs 24.1 G3D/$ ($2,000 MSRP vs $179 MSRP).

Radeon R9 270

2013

Why buy it

✅Costs $1,821 less on MSRP ($179 MSRP vs $2,000 MSRP).
✅Delivers 986.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 24.1 vs 2.2 G3D/$ ($179 MSRP vs $2,000 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2013-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌50% higher power demand at 150W vs 100W.

GRID P6-4Q

2015

Radeon R9 270

2013

Why buy it

✅Draws 100W instead of 150W, a 50W reduction.
✅More future proof: Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Costs $1,821 less on MSRP ($179 MSRP vs $2,000 MSRP).
✅Delivers 986.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 24.1 vs 2.2 G3D/$ ($179 MSRP vs $2,000 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
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1017.3% HIGHER MSRP
$2,000 MSRPvs$179 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.2 vs 24.1 G3D/$ ($2,000 MSRP vs $179 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2013-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌50% higher power demand at 150W vs 100W.

Quick Answers

So, is GRID P6-4Q better than Radeon R9 270?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 4,429 vs 4,306 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer GRID P6-4Q is the overall package: you are getting a newer generation, no meaningful modern upscaling stack, plus much lower power draw (100W vs 150W).

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

GRID P6-4Q is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2015 generation instead of 2013 and the stronger feature stack with no meaningful modern upscaling stack instead of FSR upscaling. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

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

GRID P6-4Q is the smarter buy by a wide margin. GRID P6-4Q is about 1017.3% more expensive on MSRP at $2,000 MSRP versus $179 MSRP, and you are getting 2.9% 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.

GRID P6-4Q Benchmark Check

Radeon R9 270 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GRID P6-4Q	Radeon R9 270
1080p
low	105 FPS	77 FPS
medium	86 FPS	62 FPS
high	69 FPS	49 FPS
ultra	41 FPS	32 FPS
1440p
low	87 FPS	65 FPS
medium	73 FPS	53 FPS
high	53 FPS	37 FPS
ultra	30 FPS	23 FPS
4K
low	28 FPS	23 FPS
medium	27 FPS	22 FPS
high	18 FPS	14 FPS
ultra	15 FPS	12 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GRID P6-4Q	Radeon R9 270
1080p
low	120 FPS	116 FPS
medium	94 FPS	86 FPS
high	77 FPS	66 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	41 FPS
1440p
low	83 FPS	65 FPS
medium	61 FPS	44 FPS
high	50 FPS	32 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	21 FPS
4K
low	37 FPS	23 FPS
medium	28 FPS	16 FPS
high	27 FPS	13 FPS
ultra	22 FPS	9 FPS

Open GRID P6-4Q Open Radeon R9 270

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GRID P6-4Q	Radeon R9 270
1080p
low	199 FPS	194 FPS
medium	159 FPS	155 FPS
high	133 FPS	129 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	97 FPS
1440p
low	149 FPS	145 FPS
medium	120 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	66 FPS	65 FPS
ultra	50 FPS	48 FPS

Open GRID P6-4Q Open Radeon R9 270

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GRID P6-4Q	Radeon R9 270
1080p
low	184 FPS	136 FPS
medium	149 FPS	111 FPS
high	132 FPS	96 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	82 FPS
1440p
low	132 FPS	100 FPS
medium	110 FPS	82 FPS
high	98 FPS	71 FPS
ultra	75 FPS	56 FPS
4K
low	77 FPS	59 FPS
medium	60 FPS	46 FPS
high	49 FPS	36 FPS
ultra	36 FPS	26 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GRID P6-4Q and Radeon R9 270

GRID P6-4Q

The GRID P6-4Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 722 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,429 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 GRID P6-4Q scores 4,429 and the Radeon R9 270 reaches 4,306 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID P6-4Q is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Radeon R9 270 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,536 (GRID P6-4Q) vs 1,280 (Radeon R9 270). Raw compute: 2.218 TFLOPS (GRID P6-4Q) vs 2.368 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 270).

Feature	GRID P6-4Q	Radeon R9 270
G3D Mark Score	4,429+3%	4,306
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1536+20%	1280
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.218 TFLOPS	2.368 TFLOPS+7%
ROPs	64+100%	32
TMUs	96+20%	80
L1 Cache	576 KB+80%	320 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GRID P6-4Q	Radeon R9 270
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GRID P6-4Q) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon R9 270) — the GRID P6-4Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GRID P6-4Q	Radeon R9 270
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	256-bit+300%
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	0.5 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GRID P6-4Q draws 100W versus the Radeon R9 270's 150W — a 40% difference. The GRID P6-4Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID P6-4Q) vs 500W (Radeon R9 270). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.

Feature	GRID P6-4Q	Radeon R9 270
TDP	100W-33%	150W
Recommended PSU	350W-30%	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	1x 6-pin
Length	1mm	—
Slots	0	—
Perf/Watt	44.3+54%	28.7

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Value Analysis

The GRID P6-4Q launched at $2000 MSRP, while the Radeon R9 270 launched at $179. The Radeon R9 270 costs 91% less ($1821 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 2.2 (GRID P6-4Q) vs 24.1 (Radeon R9 270) — the Radeon R9 270 offers 995.5% better value. The GRID P6-4Q is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2013).