GeForce GTS 160M vs Radeon R7 M270DX
When comparing GeForce GTS 160M 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 GeForce GTS 160M 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 R7 M270DX
GeForce GTS 160M is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: GeForce GTS 160M 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 GeForce GTS 160M here:
Main Specs
| GeForce GTS 160M | Radeon R7 M270DX | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 60 Watt | |
| Interface | PCIe 2.0 x16 | IGP |
| Memory type | GDDR3 | System Shared |
| Maximum RAM amount | 1 GB | |
| Display Connectors | No outputs | No outputs |
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- GeForce GTS 160M is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and Radeon R7 M270DX uses IGP interface.
- GeForce GTS 160M is used in Laptops, and Radeon R7 M270DX - in Desktops.
- GeForce GTS 160M is build with G9x architecture, and Radeon R7 M270DX - with GCN 3.0.
- Core clock speed of GeForce GTS 160M is 600 MHz higher, than Radeon R7 M270DX.
- GeForce GTS 160M is manufactured by 55 nm process technology, and Radeon R7 M270DX - by 28 nm process technology.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 0−1 | 2−3 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 0−1 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 1−2 | 12−14 |
| medium / 1080p | 0−1 | 3−4 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 M270DX in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 1200% more, than GeForce GTS 160M. | ||
| ultra / 1080p | − | 4−5 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 0−1 | 14−16 |
| medium / 1080p | − | 5−6 |
| low / 768p | 50−55 | 50−55 |
| high / 1080p | 45−50 | 40−45 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTS 160M in Call of Duty: Warzone is 6% more, than Radeon R7 M270DX. | ||
| low / 768p | 60−65 | 120−130 |
| medium / 768p | 27−30 | 90−95 |
| ultra / 1080p | 7−8 | 35−40 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 21−24 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 16−18 |
| high / 768p | 16−18 | 60−65 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 M270DX in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 182% more, than GeForce GTS 160M. | ||
| low / 768p | 70−75 | 65−70 |
| ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 18−20 |
| medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTS 160M in Cyberpunk 2077 is 5% more, than Radeon R7 M270DX. | ||
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 75−80 |
| medium / 768p | 10−11 | 45−50 |
| ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 20−22 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 M270DX in Dota 2 is 113% more, than GeForce GTS 160M. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 2−3 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 2−3 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 2−3 |
| low / 720p | 0−1 | 10−11 |
| medium / 1080p | − | 3−4 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 5−6 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 3−4 |
| low / 720p | 21−24 | 50−55 |
| medium / 1080p | 0−1 | 10−11 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 M270DX in Fortnite is 136% more, than GeForce GTS 160M. | ||
| high / 1080p | 0−1 | 5−6 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 3−4 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 2−3 |
| low / 720p | 0−1 | 16−18 |
| medium / 1080p | 0−1 | 7−8 |
| low / 768p | 18−20 | 40−45 |
| high / 1080p | 0−1 | 3−4 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 2−3 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| medium / 720p | 12−14 | 35−40 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 M270DX in Grand Theft Auto V is 150% more, than GeForce GTS 160M. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 1−2 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 0−1 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 0−1 | 4−5 |
| medium / 1080p | − | 3−4 |
| low / 768p | 75−80 | 90−95 |
| high / 1080p | 27−30 | 80−85 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 70−75 |
| medium / 1080p | − | 85−90 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 M270DX in Minecraft is 64% more, than GeForce GTS 160M. | ||
| ultra / 1080p | − | 12−14 |
| low / 720p | 8−9 | 27−30 |
| medium / 1080p | − | 14−16 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 M270DX in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 250% more, than GeForce GTS 160M. | ||
| low / 720p | 0−1 | 6−7 |
| low / 768p | 0−1 | 9−10 |
| medium / 768p | − | 7−8 |
| high / 1080p | − | 4−5 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 3−4 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 1−2 |
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 70−75 |
| medium / 768p | 14−16 | 35−40 |
| ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 12−14 |
| high / 768p | 12−14 | 30−35 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 M270DX in World of Tanks is 88% more, than GeForce GTS 160M. | ||
Full Specs
| GeForce GTS 160M | Radeon R7 M270DX | |
| Architecture | G9x | GCN 3.0 |
| Code name | N10E-GS1 | Topaz |
| Type | Laptop | Desktop |
| Release date | 2 March 2009 | 11 June 2014 |
| Pipelines | 64 | 384 |
| Core clock speed | 1500 MHz | 900 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 940 MHz | |
| Transistor count | 505 million | 1,550 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 55 nm | 28 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 19 billion/sec | 22.56 |
| Floating-point performance | 192 gflops | |
| Memory bus width | 256 Bit | |
| Memory bandwidth | 51 GB/s | |
| Shared memory | - | |
| DirectX | 11.1 (10_0) | 12 (12_0) |
| Shader Model | 4.0 | 6.3 |
| OpenGL | 2.1 | 4.6 |
| OpenCL | 1.1 | 2.0 |
| Vulkan | N/A | 1.2.131 |
| CUDA | + | |
| CUDA cores | 64 | |
| Bus support | PCI-E 2.0 | |
| SLI options | 2-way | |
| HDMI | + | |
| Maximum VGA resolution | 2048x1536 | |
| Audio input for HDMI | S/PDIF | |
| Laptop size | large | |
| Gigaflops | 288 | |
| MXM Type | MXM 3.0 Type-B | |
| Power management | 8.0 | |
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