HD Graphics 6000 vs Radeon R7 M270DX

When comparing HD Graphics 6000 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 HD Graphics 6000 and Radeon R7 M270DX is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

HD Graphics 6000 is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: HD Graphics 6000 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 HD Graphics 6000 here:

Main Specs

  HD Graphics 6000 Radeon R7 M270DX
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt
Interface PCIe 2.0 x1 IGP
Memory type System Shared System Shared
Display Connectors No outputs No outputs
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  • HD Graphics 6000 is connected by PCIe 2.0 x1, and Radeon R7 M270DX uses IGP interface.
  • HD Graphics 6000 is used in Laptops, and Radeon R7 M270DX - in Desktops.
  • HD Graphics 6000 is build with Gen. 8 Broadwell architecture, and Radeon R7 M270DX - with GCN 3.0.
  • Core clock speed of Radeon R7 M270DX is 600 MHz higher, than HD Graphics 6000.
  • HD Graphics 6000 is manufactured by 14 nm process technology, and Radeon R7 M270DX - by 28 nm process technology.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 0−1 2−3
ultra / 1080p 0−1 0−1
QHD / 1440p 0−1 0−1
low / 720p 10−11 12−14
medium / 1080p 2−3 3−4
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 M270DX in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 33% more, than HD Graphics 6000.

Full Specs

  HD Graphics 6000 Radeon R7 M270DX
Architecture Gen. 8 Broadwell GCN 3.0
Code name Broadwell GT3 Topaz
Type Laptop Desktop
Release date 5 January 2015 11 June 2014
Pipelines 48 384
Core clock speed 300 MHz 900 MHz
Boost Clock 1000 MHz 940 MHz
Transistor count 189 million 1,550 million
Manufacturing process technology 14 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 48.00 22.56
Memory bus width 64/128 Bit
Shared memory +
DirectX 12 (11_1) 12 (12_0)
Shader Model 5.1 6.3
OpenGL 4.4 4.6
OpenCL 2.0 2.0
Vulkan 1.1.80 1.2.131
Quick Sync +
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