Radeon Pro Vega 20 vs Radeon R9 M270X
When comparing Radeon Pro Vega 20 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 Pro Vega 20 and Radeon R9 M270X is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
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Radeon Pro Vega 20 is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: Radeon Pro Vega 20 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 20 here:
Main Specs
Radeon Pro Vega 20 | Radeon R9 M270X | |
Power consumption (TDP) | 100 Watt | |
Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
Supplementary power connectors | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin | |
Memory type | HBM2 | GDDR5 |
Maximum RAM amount | 4 GB | 4 GB |
Display Connectors | No outputs | No outputs |
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- Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
- Radeon Pro Vega 20 and Radeon R9 M270X have maximum RAM of 4 GB.
- Radeon Pro Vega 20 is used in Mobile workstations, and Radeon R9 M270X - in Desktops.
- Radeon Pro Vega 20 is build with Vega architecture, and Radeon R9 M270X - with GCN 1.0.
- Core clock speed of Radeon Pro Vega 20 is 90 MHz higher, than Radeon R9 M270X.
- Radeon Pro Vega 20 is manufactured by 14 nm process technology, and Radeon R9 M270X - by 28 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of Radeon Pro Vega 20 is 355 MHz higher, than Radeon R9 M270X.
Game benchmarks
high / 1080p | 35−40 | 6−7 |
ultra / 1080p | 21−24 | 4−5 |
QHD / 1440p | 16−18 | 0−1 |
4K / 2160p | 10−11 | − |
low / 720p | 60−65 | 16−18 |
medium / 1080p | 40−45 | 8−9 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro Vega 20 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 355% more, than Radeon R9 M270X. | ||
high / 1080p | 55−60 | 10−12 |
ultra / 1080p | 45−50 | 10−11 |
QHD / 1440p | 35−40 | 0−1 |
4K / 2160p | 18−20 | − |
low / 720p | 100−110 | 24−27 |
medium / 1080p | 60−65 | 12−14 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro Vega 20 in Battlefield 5 is 353% more, than Radeon R9 M270X. | ||
low / 768p | 50−55 | 45−50 |
high / 1080p | − | 45−50 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro Vega 20 in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than Radeon R9 M270X. | ||
low / 768p | 250−260 | 130−140 |
medium / 768p | 220−230 | 100−110 |
ultra / 1080p | 180−190 | 50−55 |
QHD / 1440p | 110−120 | 27−30 |
4K / 2160p | 70−75 | 27−30 |
high / 768p | 210−220 | 75−80 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro Vega 20 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 149% more, than Radeon R9 M270X. | ||
low / 768p | 60−65 | 55−60 |
ultra / 1080p | − | 18−20 |
medium / 1080p | 55−60 | 45−50 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro Vega 20 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 15% more, than Radeon R9 M270X. | ||
low / 768p | 120−130 | 75−80 |
medium / 768p | 110−120 | 55−60 |
ultra / 1080p | 100−110 | 30−35 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro Vega 20 in Dota 2 is 109% more, than Radeon R9 M270X. | ||
high / 1080p | 45−50 | 8−9 |
ultra / 1080p | 40−45 | 7−8 |
QHD / 1440p | 27−30 | − |
4K / 2160p | 14−16 | 3−4 |
low / 720p | 80−85 | 18−20 |
medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 8−9 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro Vega 20 in Far Cry 5 is 422% more, than Radeon R9 M270X. | ||
high / 1080p | 60−65 | 14−16 |
ultra / 1080p | 45−50 | 10−11 |
QHD / 1440p | 27−30 | − |
4K / 2160p | 27−30 | − |
low / 720p | 180−190 | 60−65 |
medium / 1080p | 110−120 | 21−24 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro Vega 20 in Fortnite is 277% more, than Radeon R9 M270X. | ||
high / 1080p | 60−65 | 12−14 |
ultra / 1080p | 45−50 | 10−12 |
QHD / 1440p | 30−35 | 1−2 |
4K / 2160p | 24−27 | − |
low / 720p | 100−110 | 24−27 |
medium / 1080p | 65−70 | 12−14 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro Vega 20 in Forza Horizon 4 is 425% more, than Radeon R9 M270X. | ||
low / 768p | 140−150 | 50−55 |
medium / 768p | 120−130 | 45−50 |
high / 1080p | 70−75 | 12−14 |
ultra / 1080p | 30−35 | 6−7 |
QHD / 1440p | 21−24 | 0−1 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro Vega 20 in Grand Theft Auto V is 220% more, than Radeon R9 M270X. | ||
high / 1080p | 24−27 | 4−5 |
ultra / 1080p | 20−22 | 3−4 |
QHD / 1440p | 16−18 | − |
4K / 2160p | 8−9 | 0−1 |
low / 720p | 65−70 | 12−14 |
medium / 1080p | 30−35 | 6−7 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro Vega 20 in Metro Exodus is 500% more, than Radeon R9 M270X. | ||
low / 768p | 130−140 | 90−95 |
high / 1080p | − | 85−90 |
ultra / 1080p | − | 80−85 |
medium / 1080p | 120−130 | 90−95 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro Vega 20 in Minecraft is 41% more, than Radeon R9 M270X. | ||
high / 1080p | − | 16−18 |
ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 14−16 |
low / 720p | 100−110 | 30−35 |
medium / 1080p | 18−20 | 18−20 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro Vega 20 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 109% more, than Radeon R9 M270X. | ||
high / 1080p | 24−27 | − |
ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 7−8 |
QHD / 1440p | 10−11 | 0−1 |
4K / 2160p | 7−8 | − |
low / 720p | 65−70 | 10−12 |
medium / 1080p | 35−40 | 10−12 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro Vega 20 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 344% more, than Radeon R9 M270X. | ||
low / 768p | 130−140 | 24−27 |
medium / 768p | 85−90 | 16−18 |
high / 1080p | 45−50 | 9−10 |
ultra / 1080p | 24−27 | 6−7 |
4K / 2160p | 16−18 | − |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro Vega 20 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 421% more, than Radeon R9 M270X. | ||
low / 768p | 90−95 | 85−90 |
medium / 768p | 60−65 | 40−45 |
ultra / 1080p | 50−55 | 18−20 |
high / 768p | 60−65 | 35−40 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro Vega 20 in World of Tanks is 45% more, than Radeon R9 M270X. |
Full Specs
Radeon Pro Vega 20 | Radeon R9 M270X | |
Architecture | Vega | GCN 1.0 |
Code name | Vega Mobile | Venus |
Type | Mobile workstation | Desktop |
Release date | 15 November 2018 | 21 March 2014 |
Pipelines | 1280 | 640 |
Core clock speed | 815 MHz | 725 MHz |
Boost Clock | 1283 MHz | 775 MHz |
Transistor count | 1,500 million | |
Manufacturing process technology | 14 nm | 28 nm |
Texture fill rate | 102.6 | 31.00 |
Floating-point performance | 1,536 gflops | |
Memory bus width | 1024 Bit | 128 Bit |
Memory clock speed | 1480 MHz | 1125 MHz |
Memory bandwidth | 189.4 GB/s | 72 GB/s |
Shared memory | - | |
DirectX | 12 (12_1) | |
Shader Model | 6.3 | 5.1 |
OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.4 |
OpenCL | 2.0 | Not Listed |
Vulkan | 1.2.131 | |
FreeSync | + | |
Bus support | PCIe 3.0 x16 | |
Laptop size | large | |
Eyefinity | + | |
HD3D | + | |
PowerTune | + | |
DualGraphics | + | |
ZeroCore | + | |
Switchable graphics | + | |
Mantle | + | |
Compute units | 10 | |
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