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.

Radeon R9 270X

2013

Why buy it

✅9.9% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation (2023).
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2013-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
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261.8% HIGHER MSRP
$199 MSRPvs$55 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 24.5 vs 87.3 G3D/$ ($199 MSRP vs $55 MSRP).
❌176.9% higher power demand at 180W vs 65W.

Radeon RX 560X (móvel)

2018

Why buy it

✅Costs $144 less on MSRP ($55 MSRP vs $199 MSRP).
✅Delivers 256.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 87.3 vs 24.5 G3D/$ ($55 MSRP vs $199 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation (2023).
✅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 65W instead of 180W, a 115W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon R9 270X across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌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.

Radeon R9 270X

2013

Radeon RX 560X (móvel)

2018

Why buy it

✅9.9% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).

Why buy it

✅Costs $144 less on MSRP ($55 MSRP vs $199 MSRP).
✅Delivers 256.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 87.3 vs 24.5 G3D/$ ($55 MSRP vs $199 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation (2023).
✅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 65W instead of 180W, a 115W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation (2023).
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2013-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
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261.8% HIGHER MSRP
$199 MSRPvs$55 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 24.5 vs 87.3 G3D/$ ($199 MSRP vs $55 MSRP).
❌176.9% higher power demand at 180W vs 65W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon R9 270X across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌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.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon R9 270X better than Radeon RX 560X (móvel)?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. Radeon R9 270X averages 9.9% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 4,874 vs 4,800 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer Radeon R9 270X is the overall package: you are getting FSR upscaling.

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

Radeon RX 560X (móvel) is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2018 generation instead of 2013, better frame-generation support with FSR Frame Generation (2023) instead of FSR upscaling, and a 14nm 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?

Radeon R9 270X is the smarter buy by a wide margin. Radeon R9 270X is about 261.8% more expensive on MSRP at $199 MSRP versus $55 MSRP, and you are getting 9.9% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 1.5% higher G3D Mark. Radeon RX 560X (móvel) really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

When does Radeon RX 560X (móvel) make more sense than Radeon R9 270X?

Yes. Radeon RX 560X (móvel) is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (65W vs 180W), future-proofing, and staying closer to $55 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Radeon R9 270X. The trade-off is that Radeon R9 270X currently gives you 1.5% higher G3D Mark and 9.9% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. Radeon RX 560X (móvel) still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

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.

Radeon R9 270X Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 560X (móvel) Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Radeon R9 270X	Radeon RX 560X (móvel)
1080p
low	78 FPS	41 FPS
medium	66 FPS	27 FPS
high	53 FPS	20 FPS
ultra	35 FPS	13 FPS
1440p
low	69 FPS	29 FPS
medium	59 FPS	18 FPS
high	42 FPS	10 FPS
ultra	27 FPS	7 FPS
4K
low	24 FPS	14 FPS
medium	23 FPS	9 FPS
high	15 FPS	6 FPS
ultra	13 FPS	4 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Radeon R9 270X	Radeon RX 560X (móvel)
1080p
low	116 FPS	83 FPS
medium	86 FPS	54 FPS
high	66 FPS	41 FPS
ultra	41 FPS	23 FPS
1440p
low	65 FPS	40 FPS
medium	44 FPS	29 FPS
high	32 FPS	20 FPS
ultra	22 FPS	14 FPS
4K
low	24 FPS	10 FPS
medium	16 FPS	8 FPS
high	13 FPS	7 FPS
ultra	9 FPS	5 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Radeon R9 270X	Radeon RX 560X (móvel)
1080p
low	219 FPS	216 FPS
medium	175 FPS	173 FPS
high	146 FPS	144 FPS
ultra	110 FPS	108 FPS
1440p
low	164 FPS	162 FPS
medium	132 FPS	130 FPS
high	110 FPS	108 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	81 FPS
4K
low	110 FPS	108 FPS
medium	88 FPS	86 FPS
high	73 FPS	72 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	52 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Radeon R9 270X	Radeon RX 560X (móvel)
1080p
low	137 FPS	183 FPS
medium	112 FPS	143 FPS
high	96 FPS	116 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	96 FPS
1440p
low	100 FPS	143 FPS
medium	83 FPS	111 FPS
high	72 FPS	86 FPS
ultra	57 FPS	68 FPS
4K
low	59 FPS	77 FPS
medium	46 FPS	57 FPS
high	36 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	26 FPS	36 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 270X and Radeon RX 560X (móvel)

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.

Radeon RX 560X (móvel)

The Radeon RX 560X (móvel) is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 11 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1275 MHz to 1202 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,800 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R9 270X scores 4,874 and the Radeon RX 560X (móvel) reaches 4,800 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 270X is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon RX 560X (móvel) uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon R9 270X) vs 1,024 (Radeon RX 560X (móvel)). Raw compute: 2.688 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 270X) vs 2.611 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 560X (móvel)). Boost clocks: 1050 MHz vs 1202 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R9 270X	Radeon RX 560X (móvel)
G3D Mark Score	4,874+2%	4,800
Architecture	GCN 1.0	GCN 4.0
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	1280+25%	1024
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.688 TFLOPS+3%	2.611 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1050 MHz	1202 MHz+14%
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	80+25%	64
L1 Cache	320 KB+25%	256 KB
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	1 MB+100%
Frame Generation	FSR upscaling	FSR upscaling + limited Frame Generation

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 560X (móvel) is support for FSR Frame Generation. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The Radeon R9 270X lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.

Feature	Radeon R9 270X	Radeon RX 560X (móvel)
Upscaling Tech	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon R9 270X comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 560X (móvel) has 2 GB. The Radeon R9 270X offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 179.2 GB/s (Radeon R9 270X) vs 112 GB/s (Radeon RX 560X (móvel)) — a 60% advantage for the Radeon R9 270X. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon R9 270X) vs 1 MB (Radeon RX 560X (móvel)) — the Radeon RX 560X (móvel) has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R9 270X	Radeon RX 560X (móvel)
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	179.2 GB/s+60%	112 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	1 MB+100%

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R9 270X draws 180W versus the Radeon RX 560X (móvel)'s 65W — a 93.9% difference. The Radeon RX 560X (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon R9 270X) vs 350W (Radeon RX 560X (móvel)). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon R9 270X	Radeon RX 560X (móvel)
TDP	180W	65W-64%
Recommended PSU	500W	350W-30%
Power Connector	2x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	241mm	—
Height	109mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	80 C	—
Perf/Watt	27.1	73.8+172%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R9 270X launched at $199 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 560X (móvel) launched at $55. The Radeon RX 560X (móvel) costs 72.4% less ($144 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 24.5 (Radeon R9 270X) vs 87.3 (Radeon RX 560X (móvel)) — the Radeon RX 560X (móvel) offers 256.3% better value. The Radeon RX 560X (móvel) is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2013).