Radeon R7 M270DX vs UHD Graphics 617
In this comparison between Radeon R7 M270DX and UHD Graphics 617 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 UHD Graphics 617 will be their preference. Study the comparison tables below and make your choice.
Radeon R7 M270DX
UHD Graphics 617 is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: UHD Graphics 617 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 UHD Graphics 617 here:
Main Specs
| Radeon R7 M270DX | UHD Graphics 617 | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 15 Watt | |
| Interface | IGP | PCIe 3.0 x1 |
| Memory type | System Shared | DDR3L/LPDDR3 |
| Display Connectors | No outputs | No outputs |
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- Radeon R7 M270DX is connected by IGP, and UHD Graphics 617 uses PCIe 3.0 x1 interface.
- Radeon R7 M270DX is used in Desktops, and UHD Graphics 617 - in Laptops.
- Radeon R7 M270DX is build with GCN 3.0 architecture, and UHD Graphics 617 - with Gen. 9 Amber Lake.
- Core clock speed of Radeon R7 M270DX is 600 MHz higher, than UHD Graphics 617.
- Radeon R7 M270DX is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and UHD Graphics 617 - by 14 nm process technology.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 2−3 | 3−4 |
| ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 1−2 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 12−14 | 14−16 |
| medium / 1080p | 3−4 | 6−7 |
| The average gaming FPS of UHD Graphics 617 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 33% more, than Radeon R7 M270DX. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 8−9 |
| ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | 6−7 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 14−16 | 21−24 |
| medium / 1080p | 5−6 | 9−10 |
| The average gaming FPS of UHD Graphics 617 in Battlefield 5 is 50% more, than Radeon R7 M270DX. | ||
| low / 768p | 50−55 | 45−50 |
| high / 1080p | 40−45 | 40−45 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 M270DX in Call of Duty: Warzone is 4% more, than UHD Graphics 617. | ||
| low / 768p | 120−130 | 120−130 |
| medium / 768p | 90−95 | 100−110 |
| ultra / 1080p | 35−40 | 45−50 |
| QHD / 1440p | 21−24 | 24−27 |
| 4K / 2160p | 16−18 | − |
| high / 768p | 60−65 | 75−80 |
| The average gaming FPS of UHD Graphics 617 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 11% more, than Radeon R7 M270DX. | ||
| low / 768p | 65−70 | 70−75 |
| ultra / 1080p | 18−20 | 21−24 |
| medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 40−45 |
| The average gaming FPS of UHD Graphics 617 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 2% more, than Radeon R7 M270DX. | ||
| low / 768p | 75−80 | 75−80 |
| medium / 768p | 45−50 | 55−60 |
| ultra / 1080p | 20−22 | 30−35 |
| The average gaming FPS of UHD Graphics 617 in Dota 2 is 14% more, than Radeon R7 M270DX. | ||
| high / 1080p | 2−3 | 4−5 |
| ultra / 1080p | 2−3 | 4−5 |
| 4K / 2160p | 2−3 | 1−2 |
| low / 720p | 10−11 | 14−16 |
| medium / 1080p | 3−4 | 6−7 |
| The average gaming FPS of UHD Graphics 617 in Far Cry 5 is 50% more, than Radeon R7 M270DX. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 12−14 |
| ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | 7−8 |
| QHD / 1440p | 3−4 | 4−5 |
| low / 720p | 50−55 | 60−65 |
| medium / 1080p | 10−11 | 16−18 |
| The average gaming FPS of UHD Graphics 617 in Fortnite is 22% more, than Radeon R7 M270DX. | ||
| high / 1080p | 5−6 | 7−8 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 7−8 |
| QHD / 1440p | 3−4 | 0−1 |
| 4K / 2160p | 2−3 | − |
| low / 720p | 16−18 | 21−24 |
| medium / 1080p | 7−8 | 10−11 |
| The average gaming FPS of UHD Graphics 617 in Forza Horizon 4 is 30% more, than Radeon R7 M270DX. | ||
| low / 768p | 40−45 | 50−55 |
| high / 1080p | 3−4 | 9−10 |
| ultra / 1080p | 2−3 | 4−5 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| medium / 720p | 35−40 | 40−45 |
| The average gaming FPS of UHD Graphics 617 in Grand Theft Auto V is 28% more, than Radeon R7 M270DX. | ||
| high / 1080p | 1−2 | 2−3 |
| ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 4−5 | 8−9 |
| medium / 1080p | 3−4 | 4−5 |
| The average gaming FPS of UHD Graphics 617 in Metro Exodus is 66% more, than Radeon R7 M270DX. | ||
| low / 768p | 90−95 | 85−90 |
| high / 1080p | 80−85 | 70−75 |
| ultra / 1080p | 70−75 | − |
| medium / 1080p | 85−90 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 M270DX in Minecraft is 8% more, than UHD Graphics 617. | ||
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 12−14 |
| low / 720p | 27−30 | 30−33 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 14−16 |
| The average gaming FPS of UHD Graphics 617 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 5% more, than Radeon R7 M270DX. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 7−8 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 4−5 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 6−7 | 8−9 |
| medium / 1080p | − | 8−9 |
| The average gaming FPS of UHD Graphics 617 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 33% more, than Radeon R7 M270DX. | ||
| low / 768p | 9−10 | 18−20 |
| medium / 768p | 7−8 | 12−14 |
| high / 1080p | 4−5 | 7−8 |
| ultra / 1080p | 3−4 | 5−6 |
| 4K / 2160p | 1−2 | 1−2 |
| The average gaming FPS of UHD Graphics 617 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 80% more, than Radeon R7 M270DX. | ||
| low / 768p | 70−75 | 75−80 |
| medium / 768p | 35−40 | 40−45 |
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 16−18 |
| high / 768p | 30−35 | 30−35 |
| The average gaming FPS of UHD Graphics 617 in World of Tanks is 10% more, than Radeon R7 M270DX. | ||
Full Specs
| Radeon R7 M270DX | UHD Graphics 617 | |
| Architecture | GCN 3.0 | Gen. 9 Amber Lake |
| Code name | Topaz | Kaby-Lake GT2 |
| Type | Desktop | Laptop |
| Release date | 11 June 2014 | 30 October 2018 |
| Pipelines | 384 | 24 |
| Core clock speed | 900 MHz | 300 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 940 MHz | 1150 MHz |
| Transistor count | 1,550 million | |
| Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 22.56 | 25.20 |
| Memory bus width | 64/128 Bit | |
| Shared memory | + | |
| DirectX | 12 (12_0) | 12 (12_1) |
| Shader Model | 6.3 | 6.4 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| OpenCL | 2.0 | 2.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.2.131 | 1.1.103 |
| Quick Sync | + | |
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