Graphics Card Comparison
R9 270X
R9 270X — AMD desktop graphics card (2013, GCN 1.0) with 2 GB of GDDR5, averaging 14 fps at 1440p; launched at $199.
Key specifications
| 3DMark Time Spy | 941 |
|---|---|
| Avg FPS @ 1080p | 26 |
| Avg FPS @ 1440p | 14 |
| Avg FPS @ 4K | 7 |
| FP32 compute (TFLOPS) | 2.7 |
| VRAM (GB) | 2 |
| Memory bandwidth (GB/s) | 224 |
| TDP (W) | 180 |
| Launch MSRP (USD) | $199 |
About R9 270X
The R9 270X is a AMD desktop graphics card from 2013 on the GCN 1.0 architecture, with 2 GB of GDDR5 (224 GB/s bandwidth) and a 180 W TDP. It averages about 26 fps at 1080p, 14 fps at 1440p and 7 fps at 4K across our game suite, scoring 941 in 3DMark Time Spy. It launched at $199.
The comparisons below show how R9 270X stacks up against the alternatives people most often weigh against it, with the specific numbers laid out side by side.
Frequently asked questions
Is the R9 270X any good?
R9 270X — AMD desktop graphics card (2013, GCN 1.0) with 2 GB of GDDR5, averaging 14 fps at 1440p; launched at $199.
What are the key specs of the R9 270X?
See the specification table above for the full breakdown.
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Last updated 2026-07-01