Radeon R7 M465X vs Radeon R9 M270X

When comparing Radeon R7 M465X and Radeon R9 M270X, 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 R7 M465X and Radeon R9 M270X is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
Radeon R7 M465X
Radeon R9 M270X

Main Specs

  Radeon R7 M465X Radeon R9 M270X
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x16
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 4 GB
Display Connectors No outputs No outputs
 
  • Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
  • Radeon R9 M270X has 2 GB more memory, than Radeon R7 M465X.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • Radeon R7 M465X and Radeon R9 M270X are build with GCN 1.0 architecture.
  • Core clock speed of Radeon R7 M465X is 175 MHz higher, than Radeon R9 M270X.
  • Radeon R7 M465X and Radeon R9 M270X are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of Radeon R7 M465X is 3375 MHz higher, than Radeon R9 M270X.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 8−9 6−7
ultra / 1080p 4−5 4−5
QHD / 1440p 0−1 0−1
low / 720p 18−20 16−18
medium / 1080p 10−11 8−9
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 M465X in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 11% more, than Radeon R9 M270X.

Full Specs

  Radeon R7 M465X Radeon R9 M270X
Architecture GCN 1.0 GCN 1.0
Code name Tropo Venus
Type Desktop Desktop
Release date 15 May 2016 21 March 2014
Pipelines 512 640
Core clock speed 900 MHz 725 MHz
Boost Clock 925 MHz 775 MHz
Transistor count 1,500 million 1,500 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 29.60 31.00
Floating-point performance 947.2 gflops 1,536 gflops
Memory bus width 128 Bit 128 Bit
Memory clock speed 4500 MHz 1125 MHz
Memory bandwidth 72 GB/s 72 GB/s
DirectX 12 (11_1)
Shader Model 5.1 5.1
OpenGL 4.6 4.4
OpenCL 1.2 Not Listed
Vulkan 1.2.131
FreeSync +
Bus support PCIe 3.0 x16
Eyefinity +
HD3D +
PowerTune +
DualGraphics +
ZeroCore +
Switchable graphics +
Mantle +
Compute units 10