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 R7 M270DX
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. | ||
| high / 1080p | 35−40 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 30−35 | 4−5 |
| QHD / 1440p | 18−20 | 0−1 |
| 4K / 2160p | 10−11 | − |
| low / 720p | 75−80 | 14−16 |
| medium / 1080p | 40−45 | 5−6 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro Vega 16 in Battlefield 5 is 525% more, than Radeon R7 M270DX. | ||
| low / 768p | 50−55 | 50−55 |
| high / 1080p | − | 40−45 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| Radeon Pro Vega 16 and Radeon R7 M270DX have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone. | ||
| low / 768p | 240−250 | 120−130 |
| medium / 768p | 210−220 | 90−95 |
| ultra / 1080p | 130−140 | 35−40 |
| QHD / 1440p | 100−110 | 21−24 |
| 4K / 2160p | 60−65 | 16−18 |
| high / 768p | 180−190 | 60−65 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro Vega 16 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 166% more, than Radeon R7 M270DX. | ||
| low / 768p | 60−65 | 65−70 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 18−20 |
| medium / 1080p | 55−60 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro Vega 16 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 5% more, than Radeon R7 M270DX. | ||
| low / 768p | 120−130 | 75−80 |
| medium / 768p | 110−120 | 45−50 |
| ultra / 1080p | 85−90 | 20−22 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro Vega 16 in Dota 2 is 127% more, than Radeon R7 M270DX. | ||
| high / 1080p | 30−33 | 2−3 |
| ultra / 1080p | 27−30 | 2−3 |
| QHD / 1440p | 21−24 | − |
| 4K / 2160p | 9−10 | 2−3 |
| low / 720p | 60−65 | 10−11 |
| medium / 1080p | 30−35 | 3−4 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro Vega 16 in Far Cry 5 is 700% more, than Radeon R7 M270DX. | ||
| high / 1080p | 35−40 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 30−33 | 5−6 |
| QHD / 1440p | 18−20 | 3−4 |
| low / 720p | 130−140 | 50−55 |
| medium / 1080p | 80−85 | 10−11 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro Vega 16 in Fortnite is 272% more, than Radeon R7 M270DX. | ||
| high / 1080p | 40−45 | 5−6 |
| ultra / 1080p | 30−35 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 18−20 | 3−4 |
| 4K / 2160p | 16−18 | 2−3 |
| low / 720p | 75−80 | 16−18 |
| medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 7−8 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro Vega 16 in Forza Horizon 4 is 471% more, than Radeon R7 M270DX. | ||
| low / 768p | 110−120 | 40−45 |
| medium / 768p | 100−110 | − |
| high / 1080p | 45−50 | 3−4 |
| ultra / 1080p | 20−22 | 2−3 |
| QHD / 1440p | 10−11 | 0−1 |
| medium / 720p | − | 35−40 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro Vega 16 in Grand Theft Auto V is 281% more, than Radeon R7 M270DX. | ||
| high / 1080p | 16−18 | 1−2 |
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 0−1 |
| QHD / 1440p | 12−14 | − |
| 4K / 2160p | 4−5 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 45−50 | 4−5 |
| medium / 1080p | 21−24 | 3−4 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro Vega 16 in Metro Exodus is 866% more, than Radeon R7 M270DX. | ||
| low / 768p | 120−130 | 90−95 |
| high / 1080p | − | 80−85 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 70−75 |
| medium / 1080p | 110−120 | 85−90 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro Vega 16 in Minecraft is 33% more, than Radeon R7 M270DX. | ||
| ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 12−14 |
| low / 720p | 80−85 | 27−30 |
| medium / 1080p | 18−20 | 14−16 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro Vega 16 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 111% more, than Radeon R7 M270DX. | ||
| high / 1080p | 18−20 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 4−5 | − |
| 4K / 2160p | 3−4 | − |
| low / 720p | 45−50 | 6−7 |
| medium / 1080p | 24−27 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro Vega 16 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 683% more, than Radeon R7 M270DX. | ||
| low / 768p | 85−90 | 9−10 |
| medium / 768p | 55−60 | 7−8 |
| high / 1080p | 30−33 | 4−5 |
| ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 3−4 |
| 4K / 2160p | 10−11 | 1−2 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro Vega 16 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 700% more, than Radeon R7 M270DX. | ||
| low / 768p | 90−95 | 70−75 |
| medium / 768p | 60−65 | 35−40 |
| ultra / 1080p | 45−50 | 12−14 |
| high / 768p | 55−60 | 30−35 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro Vega 16 in World of Tanks is 71% 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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