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.

CMP 30HX

2021

Why buy it

✅Less risky long-term buy than Radeon R9 270X: it remains the more sensible modern option while Radeon R9 270X is already obsolete for modern gaming.
✅Draws 125W instead of 180W, a 55W reduction.
✅Measures 229mm instead of 241mm, a 12mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 2 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
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301.5% HIGHER MSRP
$799 MSRPvs$199 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 6.1 vs 24.5 G3D/$ ($799 MSRP vs $199 MSRP).

Radeon R9 270X

2013

Why buy it

✅Costs $600 less on MSRP ($199 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).
✅Delivers 300% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 24.5 vs 6.1 G3D/$ ($199 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2013-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌44% higher power demand at 180W vs 125W.

CMP 30HX

2021

Radeon R9 270X

2013

Why buy it

✅Less risky long-term buy than Radeon R9 270X: it remains the more sensible modern option while Radeon R9 270X is already obsolete for modern gaming.
✅Draws 125W instead of 180W, a 55W reduction.
✅Measures 229mm instead of 241mm, a 12mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅Costs $600 less on MSRP ($199 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).
✅Delivers 300% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 24.5 vs 6.1 G3D/$ ($199 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 2 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
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301.5% HIGHER MSRP
$799 MSRPvs$199 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 6.1 vs 24.5 G3D/$ ($799 MSRP vs $199 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2013-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌44% higher power demand at 180W vs 125W.

Quick Answers

So, is CMP 30HX better than Radeon R9 270X?

Yes. CMP 30HX is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 4,892 vs 4,874 in G3D Mark. On top of that, CMP 30HX is a 2021 card with no meaningful modern upscaling stack, while Radeon R9 270X 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?

CMP 30HX is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2021 generation instead of 2013, the stronger feature stack with no meaningful modern upscaling stack instead of FSR upscaling, and a 12nm process instead of 28nm. 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?

CMP 30HX is the smarter buy by a wide margin. CMP 30HX is about 301.5% more expensive on MSRP at $799 MSRP versus $199 MSRP, and you are getting 0.4% higher G3D Mark. Radeon R9 270X really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

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

No, not for a fresh gaming build. Radeon R9 270X is 2013 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM, 4,874 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.

CMP 30HX Benchmark Check

Radeon R9 270X Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	CMP 30HX	Radeon R9 270X
1080p
low	124 FPS	78 FPS
medium	110 FPS	66 FPS
high	93 FPS	53 FPS
ultra	70 FPS	35 FPS
1440p
low	109 FPS	69 FPS
medium	92 FPS	59 FPS
high	77 FPS	42 FPS
ultra	57 FPS	27 FPS
4K
low	49 FPS	24 FPS
medium	46 FPS	23 FPS
high	33 FPS	15 FPS
ultra	29 FPS	13 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	CMP 30HX	Radeon R9 270X
1080p
low	204 FPS	116 FPS
medium	172 FPS	86 FPS
high	141 FPS	66 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	41 FPS
1440p
low	132 FPS	65 FPS
medium	104 FPS	44 FPS
high	85 FPS	32 FPS
ultra	63 FPS	22 FPS
4K
low	61 FPS	24 FPS
medium	49 FPS	16 FPS
high	46 FPS	13 FPS
ultra	38 FPS	9 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	CMP 30HX	Radeon R9 270X
1080p
low	220 FPS	219 FPS
medium	176 FPS	175 FPS
high	147 FPS	146 FPS
ultra	110 FPS	110 FPS
1440p
low	165 FPS	164 FPS
medium	132 FPS	132 FPS
high	110 FPS	110 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	82 FPS
4K
low	110 FPS	110 FPS
medium	88 FPS	88 FPS
high	73 FPS	73 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	55 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	CMP 30HX	Radeon R9 270X
1080p
low	220 FPS	137 FPS
medium	176 FPS	112 FPS
high	147 FPS	96 FPS
ultra	110 FPS	82 FPS
1440p
low	165 FPS	100 FPS
medium	132 FPS	83 FPS
high	110 FPS	72 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	57 FPS
4K
low	110 FPS	59 FPS
medium	86 FPS	46 FPS
high	73 FPS	36 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	26 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of CMP 30HX and Radeon R9 270X

CMP 30HX

The CMP 30HX is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 25 2021. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1530 MHz to 1785 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 125W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,892 points. Launch price was $799.

Radeon R9 270X

The Radeon R9 270X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 8 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1050 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,874 points. Launch price was $199.

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Graphics Performance

The CMP 30HX scores 4,892 and the Radeon R9 270X reaches 4,874 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The CMP 30HX is built on Turing while the Radeon R9 270X uses GCN 1.0, both on 12 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,408 (CMP 30HX) vs 1,280 (Radeon R9 270X). Raw compute: 5.027 TFLOPS (CMP 30HX) vs 2.688 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 270X). Boost clocks: 1785 MHz vs 1050 MHz.

Feature	CMP 30HX	Radeon R9 270X
G3D Mark Score	4,892	4,874
Architecture	Turing	GCN 1.0
Process Node	12 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1408+10%	1280
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.027 TFLOPS+87%	2.688 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1785 MHz+70%	1050 MHz
ROPs	48+50%	32
TMUs	88+10%	80
L1 Cache	1.4 MB+352%	0.31 MB
L2 Cache	1.5 MB+200%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	CMP 30HX	Radeon R9 270X
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)

The CMP 30HX comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R9 270X has 4 GB. The Radeon R9 270X offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (CMP 30HX) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon R9 270X) — the CMP 30HX has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	CMP 30HX	Radeon R9 270X
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	4 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	256-bit+300%
L2 Cache	1.5 MB+200%	0.5 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (CMP 30HX) vs 12 (11_1) (Radeon R9 270X). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.

Feature	CMP 30HX	Radeon R9 270X
DirectX	12	12 (11_1)
Vulkan	1.2	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	0	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No (CMP 30HX) vs VCE 1.0 (Radeon R9 270X). Decoder: No vs UVD 4.2.

Feature	CMP 30HX	Radeon R9 270X
Encoder	No	VCE 1.0
Decoder	No	UVD 4.2
Codecs		H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4

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Power & Dimensions

The CMP 30HX draws 125W versus the Radeon R9 270X's 180W — a 36.1% difference. The CMP 30HX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (CMP 30HX) vs 500W (Radeon R9 270X). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 6-pin. Card length: 229mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80 C.

Feature	CMP 30HX	Radeon R9 270X
TDP	125W-31%	180W
Recommended PSU	350W-30%	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	2x 6-pin
Length	229mm	241mm
Height	111mm	109mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C-6%	80 C
Perf/Watt	39.1+44%	27.1

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Value Analysis

The CMP 30HX launched at $799 MSRP, while the Radeon R9 270X launched at $199. The Radeon R9 270X costs 75.1% less ($600 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 6.1 (CMP 30HX) vs 24.5 (Radeon R9 270X) — the Radeon R9 270X offers 301.6% better value. The CMP 30HX is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2013).