Radeon R7 M270DX vs Radeon RX Vega M GL
In this comparison between Radeon R7 M270DX and Radeon RX Vega M GL you will find out which graphics card performs better in today's games. Bear in mind that third-party versions may have more efficient cooling and higher clock speeds. This will increase cards' performance, though not by much. In addition to raw power you should also take into account the dimensions. Thicker models simply will not fit into a small mini-ITX case. The resolution of your monitor also affects the choice, since 4K gameplay requires a more powerful GPU. And don't overspend on the graphics card. Other parts of your build may also need to be upgraded, save some money for the CPU or power supply. For some people Radeon R7 M270DX will be the best choice, for others Radeon RX Vega M GL will be their preference. Study the comparison tables below and make your choice.
Radeon R7 M270DX
Radeon RX Vega M GL is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: Radeon RX Vega M GL 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 RX Vega M GL here:
Main Specs
| Radeon R7 M270DX | Radeon RX Vega M GL | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 65 Watt | |
| Interface | IGP | IGP |
| Memory type | System Shared | HBM2 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 4 GB | |
| Display Connectors | No outputs | No outputs |
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- Both video cards are using IGP interface connection to a motherboard.
- Radeon R7 M270DX is used in Desktops, and Radeon RX Vega M GL - in Laptops.
- Radeon R7 M270DX is build with GCN 3.0 architecture, and Radeon RX Vega M GL - with GCN 4.0.
- Core clock speed of Radeon RX Vega M GL is 31 MHz higher, than Radeon R7 M270DX.
- Radeon R7 M270DX is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Radeon RX Vega M GL - by 14 nm process technology.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 2−3 | 16−18 |
| ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 10−11 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 4−5 |
| low / 720p | 12−14 | 35−40 |
| medium / 1080p | 3−4 | 21−24 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega M GL in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 316% more, than Radeon R7 M270DX. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 27−30 |
| ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | 24−27 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 7−8 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 6−7 |
| low / 720p | 14−16 | 60−65 |
| medium / 1080p | 5−6 | 30−35 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega M GL in Battlefield 5 is 400% more, than Radeon R7 M270DX. | ||
| low / 768p | 50−55 | 50−55 |
| high / 1080p | 40−45 | 50−55 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega M GL in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than Radeon R7 M270DX. | ||
| low / 768p | 120−130 | 220−230 |
| medium / 768p | 90−95 | 190−200 |
| ultra / 1080p | 35−40 | 100−110 |
| QHD / 1440p | 21−24 | 65−70 |
| 4K / 2160p | 16−18 | 35−40 |
| high / 768p | 60−65 | 150−160 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega M GL in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 120% more, than Radeon R7 M270DX. | ||
| low / 768p | 65−70 | 60−65 |
| ultra / 1080p | 18−20 | 45−50 |
| medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 55−60 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega M GL in Cyberpunk 2077 is 25% more, than Radeon R7 M270DX. | ||
| low / 768p | 75−80 | 110−120 |
| medium / 768p | 45−50 | 100−110 |
| ultra / 1080p | 20−22 | 70−75 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega M GL in Dota 2 is 102% more, than Radeon R7 M270DX. | ||
| high / 1080p | 2−3 | 21−24 |
| ultra / 1080p | 2−3 | 18−20 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 18−20 |
| 4K / 2160p | 2−3 | 6−7 |
| low / 720p | 10−11 | 45−50 |
| medium / 1080p | 3−4 | 21−24 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega M GL in Far Cry 5 is 475% more, than Radeon R7 M270DX. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 27−30 |
| ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | 21−24 |
| QHD / 1440p | 3−4 | 14−16 |
| low / 720p | 50−55 | 110−120 |
| medium / 1080p | 10−11 | 60−65 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega M GL in Fortnite is 194% more, than Radeon R7 M270DX. | ||
| high / 1080p | 5−6 | 30−33 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 21−24 |
| QHD / 1440p | 3−4 | 10−12 |
| 4K / 2160p | 2−3 | − |
| low / 720p | 16−18 | 60−65 |
| medium / 1080p | 7−8 | 30−35 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega M GL in Forza Horizon 4 is 325% more, than Radeon R7 M270DX. | ||
| low / 768p | 40−45 | 95−100 |
| medium / 768p | − | 85−90 |
| high / 1080p | 3−4 | 35−40 |
| ultra / 1080p | 2−3 | 14−16 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 4−5 |
| medium / 720p | 35−40 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega M GL in Grand Theft Auto V is 212% more, than Radeon R7 M270DX. | ||
| high / 1080p | 1−2 | 10−12 |
| ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 8−9 |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 2−3 |
| low / 720p | 4−5 | 35−40 |
| medium / 1080p | 3−4 | 14−16 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega M GL in Metro Exodus is 600% more, than Radeon R7 M270DX. | ||
| low / 768p | 90−95 | 110−120 |
| high / 1080p | 80−85 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 70−75 | − |
| medium / 1080p | 85−90 | 110−120 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega M GL in Minecraft is 27% more, than Radeon R7 M270DX. | ||
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 14−16 |
| low / 720p | 27−30 | 65−70 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 18−20 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega M GL in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 83% more, than Radeon R7 M270DX. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 14−16 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 9−10 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 6−7 | 30−35 |
| medium / 1080p | − | 18−20 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega M GL in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 433% more, than Radeon R7 M270DX. | ||
| low / 768p | 9−10 | 60−65 |
| medium / 768p | 7−8 | 40−45 |
| high / 1080p | 4−5 | 21−24 |
| ultra / 1080p | 3−4 | 12−14 |
| 4K / 2160p | 1−2 | 7−8 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega M GL in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 480% more, than Radeon R7 M270DX. | ||
| low / 768p | 70−75 | 90−95 |
| medium / 768p | 35−40 | 60−65 |
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 35−40 |
| high / 768p | 30−35 | 55−60 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega M GL in World of Tanks is 63% more, than Radeon R7 M270DX. | ||
Full Specs
| Radeon R7 M270DX | Radeon RX Vega M GL | |
| Architecture | GCN 3.0 | GCN 4.0 |
| Code name | Topaz | Polaris 22 |
| Type | Desktop | Laptop |
| Release date | 11 June 2014 | 1 February 2018 |
| Pipelines | 384 | 1280 |
| Core clock speed | 900 MHz | 931 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 940 MHz | 1011 MHz |
| Transistor count | 1,550 million | 5,000 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 22.56 | 80.88 |
| Floating-point performance | 2,588 gflops | |
| Memory bus width | 1024 Bit | |
| Memory clock speed | 1400 MHz | |
| Memory bandwidth | 179.2 GB/s | |
| Shared memory | - | |
| DirectX | 12 (12_0) | 12 (12_0) |
| Shader Model | 6.3 | 6.4 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| OpenCL | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Vulkan | 1.2.131 | 1.2.131 |
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