Radeon Pro Vega 16 vs Radeon R7 M270DX

When comparing Radeon Pro Vega 16 and Radeon R7 M270DX, we look primarily at benchmarks and game tests. But it is not only about the numbers. Often you can find third-party models with higher clock speeds, better cooling, or a customizable RGB lighting. Not all of them will have all the features you need. Another thing to consider is the port selection. Most graphics cards have at least one DisplayPort and HDMI interface, but some monitors require DVI. Before you buy, check the TDP of the graphics card - this characteristic will help you estimate the consumption of the graphics card. You may even have to upgrade your PSU to meet its requirements. An important factor when choosing between Radeon Pro Vega 16 and Radeon R7 M270DX is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

Radeon Pro Vega 16 is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: Radeon Pro Vega 16 is only used in laptop graphics. It has lower GPU clock speed compared to the desktop variant, which results in lower power consumption, but also 10-30% lower gaming performance. Check available laptop models with Radeon Pro Vega 16 here:

Main Specs

  Radeon Pro Vega 16 Radeon R7 M270DX
Power consumption (TDP) 75 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 IGP
Memory type HBM2 System Shared
Maximum RAM amount 4 GB
Display Connectors No outputs No outputs
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  • Radeon Pro Vega 16 is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and Radeon R7 M270DX uses IGP interface.
  • Radeon Pro Vega 16 is used in Mobile workstations, and Radeon R7 M270DX - in Desktops.
  • Radeon Pro Vega 16 is build with Vega architecture, and Radeon R7 M270DX - with GCN 3.0.
  • Radeon Pro Vega 16 is manufactured by 14 nm process technology, and Radeon R7 M270DX - by 28 nm process technology.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 24−27 2−3
ultra / 1080p 14−16 0−1
QHD / 1440p 9−10 0−1
4K / 2160p 6−7
low / 720p 45−50 12−14
medium / 1080p 30−33 3−4
The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro Vega 16 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 466% more, than Radeon R7 M270DX.

Full Specs

  Radeon Pro Vega 16 Radeon R7 M270DX
Architecture Vega GCN 3.0
Code name Vega Mobile Topaz
Type Mobile workstation Desktop
Release date 15 November 2018 11 June 2014
Pipelines 1024 384
Core clock speed 900 MHz
Boost Clock 1190 MHz 940 MHz
Transistor count 1,550 million
Manufacturing process technology 14 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 76.16 22.56
Memory bus width 1024 Bit
Memory clock speed 2400 MHz
Memory bandwidth 307.2 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 12 (12_1) 12 (12_0)
Shader Model 6.3 6.3
OpenGL 4.6 4.6
OpenCL 2.0 2.0
Vulkan 1.2.131 1.2.131
Laptop size large
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