GeForce GTX 870M vs Radeon R9 M270X
When comparing GeForce GTX 870M 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 GeForce GTX 870M 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 R9 M270X
GeForce GTX 870M is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: GeForce GTX 870M 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 GeForce GTX 870M here:
Main Specs
| GeForce GTX 870M | Radeon R9 M270X | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 100 Watt | |
| Interface | MXM-B (3.0) | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Supplementary power connectors | None | |
| Memory type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 6 GB | 4 GB |
| Display Connectors | No outputs | No outputs |
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- GeForce GTX 870M is connected by MXM-B (3.0), and Radeon R9 M270X uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
- GeForce GTX 870M has 2 GB more memory, than Radeon R9 M270X.
- GeForce GTX 870M is used in Laptops, and Radeon R9 M270X - in Desktops.
- GeForce GTX 870M is build with Kepler architecture, and Radeon R9 M270X - with GCN 1.0.
- Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 870M is 216 MHz higher, than Radeon R9 M270X.
- GeForce GTX 870M and Radeon R9 M270X are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 16−18 | 6−7 |
| ultra / 1080p | 10−11 | 4−5 |
| QHD / 1440p | 4−5 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 35−40 | 16−18 |
| medium / 1080p | 21−24 | 8−9 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 870M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 133% more, than Radeon R9 M270X. | ||
| high / 1080p | 27−30 | 10−12 |
| ultra / 1080p | 24−27 | 10−11 |
| QHD / 1440p | 7−8 | 0−1 |
| 4K / 2160p | 6−7 | − |
| low / 720p | 60−65 | 24−27 |
| medium / 1080p | 30−35 | 12−14 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 870M in Battlefield 5 is 146% more, than Radeon R9 M270X. | ||
| low / 768p | 50−55 | 45−50 |
| high / 1080p | 50−55 | 45−50 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 870M in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than Radeon R9 M270X. | ||
| low / 768p | 220−230 | 130−140 |
| medium / 768p | 190−200 | 100−110 |
| ultra / 1080p | 100−110 | 50−55 |
| QHD / 1440p | 65−70 | 27−30 |
| 4K / 2160p | 35−40 | 27−30 |
| high / 768p | 150−160 | 75−80 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 870M in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 83% more, than Radeon R9 M270X. | ||
| low / 768p | 60−65 | 55−60 |
| ultra / 1080p | 45−50 | 18−20 |
| medium / 1080p | 55−60 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 870M in Cyberpunk 2077 is 34% more, than Radeon R9 M270X. | ||
| low / 768p | 110−120 | 75−80 |
| medium / 768p | 100−110 | 55−60 |
| ultra / 1080p | 70−75 | 30−35 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 870M in Dota 2 is 76% more, than Radeon R9 M270X. | ||
| high / 1080p | 21−24 | 8−9 |
| ultra / 1080p | 18−20 | 7−8 |
| QHD / 1440p | 18−20 | − |
| 4K / 2160p | 6−7 | 3−4 |
| low / 720p | 45−50 | 18−20 |
| medium / 1080p | 21−24 | 8−9 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 870M in Far Cry 5 is 155% more, than Radeon R9 M270X. | ||
| high / 1080p | 27−30 | 14−16 |
| ultra / 1080p | 21−24 | 10−11 |
| QHD / 1440p | 14−16 | − |
| low / 720p | 110−120 | 60−65 |
| medium / 1080p | 60−65 | 21−24 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 870M in Fortnite is 111% more, than Radeon R9 M270X. | ||
| high / 1080p | 30−33 | 12−14 |
| ultra / 1080p | 21−24 | 10−12 |
| QHD / 1440p | 10−12 | 1−2 |
| low / 720p | 60−65 | 24−27 |
| medium / 1080p | 30−35 | 12−14 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 870M in Forza Horizon 4 is 166% more, than Radeon R9 M270X. | ||
| low / 768p | 95−100 | 50−55 |
| medium / 768p | 85−90 | 45−50 |
| high / 1080p | 35−40 | 12−14 |
| ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 6−7 |
| QHD / 1440p | 4−5 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 870M in Grand Theft Auto V is 103% more, than Radeon R9 M270X. | ||
| high / 1080p | 10−12 | 4−5 |
| ultra / 1080p | 8−9 | 3−4 |
| 4K / 2160p | 2−3 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 35−40 | 12−14 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 6−7 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 870M in Metro Exodus is 200% more, than Radeon R9 M270X. | ||
| low / 768p | 110−120 | 90−95 |
| high / 1080p | − | 85−90 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 80−85 |
| medium / 1080p | 110−120 | 90−95 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 870M in Minecraft is 25% more, than Radeon R9 M270X. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 16−18 |
| ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 14−16 |
| low / 720p | 65−70 | 30−35 |
| medium / 1080p | 18−20 | 18−20 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 870M in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 50% more, than Radeon R9 M270X. | ||
| high / 1080p | 14−16 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 9−10 | 7−8 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 30−35 | 10−12 |
| medium / 1080p | 18−20 | 10−12 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 870M in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 122% more, than Radeon R9 M270X. | ||
| low / 768p | 65−70 | 24−27 |
| medium / 768p | 40−45 | 16−18 |
| high / 1080p | 21−24 | 9−10 |
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 6−7 |
| 4K / 2160p | 7−8 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 870M in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 157% more, than Radeon R9 M270X. | ||
| low / 768p | 90−95 | 85−90 |
| medium / 768p | 60−65 | 40−45 |
| ultra / 1080p | 35−40 | 18−20 |
| high / 768p | 55−60 | 35−40 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 870M in World of Tanks is 34% more, than Radeon R9 M270X. | ||
Full Specs
| GeForce GTX 870M | Radeon R9 M270X | |
| Architecture | Kepler | GCN 1.0 |
| Code name | N15P-GT | Venus |
| Type | Laptop | Desktop |
| Release date | 12 March 2014 | 21 March 2014 |
| Pipelines | 1344 | 640 |
| Core clock speed | 941 MHz | 725 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 967 MHz | 775 MHz |
| Transistor count | 3,540 million | 1,500 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 108.3 | 31.00 |
| Floating-point performance | 2,599 gflops | 1,536 gflops |
| Memory bus width | 192 Bit | 128 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 1125 MHz | |
| Memory bandwidth | 120.0 GB/s | 72 GB/s |
| Shared memory | - | |
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | |
| Shader Model | 5.1 | 5.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.4 |
| OpenCL | 1.1 | Not Listed |
| Vulkan | 1.1.126 | |
| CUDA | + | |
| FreeSync | + | |
| CUDA cores | 1344 | |
| Bus support | PCI Express 2.0, PCI Express 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| SLI options | + | |
| HDMI | + | |
| Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) | 82 Mh/s | |
| Laptop size | large | |
| Standard memory configuration | GDDR5 | |
| eDP 1.2 signal support | Up to 3840x2160 | |
| LVDS signal support | Up to 1920x1200 | |
| DisplayPort Multimode (DP++) support | Up to 3840x2160 | |
| HDCP content protection | + | |
| 7.1 channel HD audio on HDMI | + | |
| TrueHD and DTS-HD audio bitstreaming | + | |
| H.264, VC1, MPEG2 1080p video decoder | + | |
| Optimus | + | |
| Eyefinity | + | |
| HD3D | + | |
| PowerTune | + | |
| DualGraphics | + | |
| ZeroCore | + | |
| Switchable graphics | + | |
| Mantle | + | |
| Compute units | 10 | |
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