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AMD Radeon R9 270X

AMD Radeon R9 270X

Graphics Processor

Curacao

Cores

1280

TMUs

80

ROPs

32

About the AMD Radeon R9 270X

The AMD Radeon R9 270X utilizes AMD's RDNA technology to deliver high-performance computing capabilities. With 2 GB of memory size, 1280 cores, 256 bit bus width, this graphics card is engineered for demanding applications.

Performance benchmarks show the AMD Radeon R9 270X competing effectively against both higher-end and mainstream alternatives. The graphics processor, graphics card, clock speeds, memory, render config, theoretical performance, board design, graphics features features enhance overall system efficiency and reliability.

Key specifications include Curacao graphics processor, 1280 cores, 80 tmus and more. The AMD Radeon R9 270X is designed to meet the needs of users requiring robust graphics performance for modern applications and workloads.

Technical Specifications

Graphics Processor

Curacao

Cores

1280

TMUs

80

ROPs

32

Memory Size

2 GB

Memory Type

GDDR5

Bus Width

256 bit

Detailed Information

Graphics Processor

GPU NameCuracao
GPU VariantCuracao XT(215-0848004)
ArchitectureGCN 1.0
FoundryTSMC
Process Size28 nm
Transistors2,800 million
Density13.2M / mm²
Die Size212 mm²
Chip PackageFCBGA-1737

Graphics Card

Release DateOct 8th, 2013
GenerationVolcanic Islands(R9 200)
PredecessorSea Islands
SuccessorPirate Islands
ProductionEnd-of-life
Launch Price199 USD
Bus InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16
Reviews90 in our database

Clock Speeds

Base Clock1000 MHz
Boost Clock1050 MHz
Memory Clock1400 MHz5.6 Gbps effective

Memory

Memory Size2 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5
Memory Bus256 bit
Bandwidth179.2 GB/s

Render Config

Shading Units1280
TMUs80
ROPs32
Compute Units20
L1 Cache16 KB (per CU)
L2 Cache512 KB

Theoretical Performance

Pixel Rate33.60 GPixel/s
Texture Rate84.00 GTexel/s
FP32 (float)2.688 TFLOPS
FP64 (double)168.0 GFLOPS (1:16)

Board Design

Slot WidthDual-slot
Length241 mm9.5 inches
Height109 mm4.3 inches
Width36 mm1.4 inches
TDP180 W
Suggested PSU450 W
Outputs2x DVI1x HDMI 1.4a1x DisplayPort 1.2
Power Connectors2x 6-pin
Board NumberC631, 109-C63257-00A_02, 109-C63257-12_02

Graphics Features

DirectX12 (11_1)
OpenGL4.6
OpenCL2.1 (1.2)
Vulkan1.2.170
Shader Model6.5 (5.1)

Performance Comparison

Relative Performance Benchmarks

GeForce RTX 50901906%
GeForce RTX 40901453%
GeForce RTX 50801256%
GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER1121%
GeForce RTX 40801112%
Radeon RX 7900 XTX1111%
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti1095%
Radeon RX 9070 XT1046%
Radeon RX 7900 XT957%
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti939%
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER938%
Radeon RX 9070937%
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti859%
GeForce RTX 5070850%
GeForce RTX 3090838%
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti827%
GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER800%
Radeon RX 7900 GRE788%
Radeon RX 6950 XT775%
GeForce RTX 4070764%
Radeon RX 6900 XT757%
GeForce RTX 3080745%
Radeon RX 7800 XT743%
Radeon RX 6800 XT716%
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB665%
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8 GB661%
Radeon RX 7700 XT651%
Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB631%
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti630%
Radeon RX 6800609%
Radeon RX 9060 XT 8 GB596%
GeForce RTX 3070589%
GeForce RTX 2080 Ti584%
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB582%
GeForce RTX 5060573%
Radeon RX 6750 XT559%
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti516%
Radeon RX 6700 XT507%
GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER471%
Radeon RX 7600 XT467%
GeForce RTX 4060465%
Arc B580465%
GeForce RTX 5050453%
GeForce RTX 2080449%
Radeon RX 6650 XT439%
Radeon RX 7600439%
GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER417%
GeForce GTX 1080 Ti413%
Arc A770413%
GeForce RTX 3060 12 GB398%
Radeon RX 6600 XT392%
Radeon VII391%
Arc A750383%
Radeon RX 5700 XT374%
GeForce RTX 2070369%
Radeon RX 6600352%
Arc A580342%
GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER342%
Radeon RX Vega 64327%
GeForce RTX 2060317%
Radeon RX 5700315%
GeForce GTX 1080309%
GeForce GTX 1070 Ti303%
Radeon RX 5600 XT301%
Radeon RX Vega 56286%
GeForce GTX 1070275%
GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER261%
GeForce GTX 1660 Ti260%
GeForce GTX 980 Ti247%
GeForce RTX 3050 8 GB245%
Radeon R9 FURY X243%
GeForce GTX 1660240%
Radeon RX 590227%
Radeon R9 FURY221%
GeForce GTX 980218%
GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER216%
Radeon RX 6500 XT213%
Radeon RX 5500 XT211%
Radeon RX 580210%
GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB204%
Radeon R9 390X202%
GeForce GTX 690199%
Radeon RX 480197%
Radeon HD 7990196%
GeForce GTX 780 Ti193%
GeForce GTX 970188%
Radeon R9 290X187%
Radeon R9 390184%
Radeon RX 570182%
Radeon R9 290173%
Radeon RX 470170%
GeForce GTX 1650160%
Radeon RX 6400157%
Arc A380155%
GeForce GTX 780155%
Radeon HD 7970 GHz Edition140%
GeForce GTX 590140%
Radeon R9 280X138%
Radeon HD 6990135%
GeForce GTX 1050 Ti128%
GeForce GTX 680125%
Radeon R9 380124%
Radeon HD 7970124%
GeForce GTX 770124%
Radeon R9 285123%
GeForce GTX 960119%
GeForce GTX 670116%
Radeon HD 5970105%
GeForce GTX 1630105%
Radeon HD 7950103%
GeForce GTX 1050103%
GeForce GTX 760102%
GeForce GTX 580102%
GeForce GTX 660 Ti101%
Radeon R9 270XCurrent GPU100%
Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition98%
GeForce GTX 95097%
Radeon RX 56091%
GeForce GTX 57090%
GeForce GTX 66089%
Radeon RX 46089%
Radeon R7 37089%
Radeon HD 697086%
GeForce GTX 48082%
Radeon HD 785081%
GeForce GTX 29579%
Radeon HD 695077%
GeForce GTX 750 Ti76%
Radeon HD 4870 X275%
GeForce GTX 560 Ti74%
Radeon HD 587072%
Radeon HD 687068%
GeForce GTX 47065%
GeForce GTX 650 Ti62%
Radeon HD 585061%
GeForce GTX 28557%
Radeon HD 685056%
GeForce GTX 28053%
Radeon HD 7770 GHz Edition52%
GeForce GTX 27552%
GeForce GT 103052%
GeForce GTX 46051%
Radeon HD 489049%
Radeon HD 679048%
Radeon HD 583046%
GeForce GTX 65043%
GeForce GTX 550 Ti43%
Radeon HD 487042%
GeForce GTX 26042%
Radeon HD 577041%
Radeon HD 775041%
Radeon HD 575036%
GeForce GTS 45035%
GeForce GTS 25034%
Radeon HD 485033%
Radeon HD 477031%
Radeon HD 483029%
Radeon HD 667028%
GeForce 9800 GT27%
GeForce GT 64026%
Radeon HD 567025%
GeForce 9600 GT23%
GeForce GT 24020%
GeForce GT 44020%
Radeon HD 467019%
Radeon HD 557017%
GeForce GT 43017%
GeForce GT 22013%
GeForce GT 52011%
Radeon HD 645010%
Radeon HD 54508%
Radeon HD 45507%
GeForce 9400 GT5%
GeForce 2104%
Radeon R9 270XCurrent GPU100%
Radeon R9 270XCurrent GPU100%

Frequently Asked Questions About the AMD Radeon R9 270X

Common Questions About This Graphics Card

The AMD Radeon R9 270X features 2 GB of GDDR5 graphics memory. This 2 GB VRAM capacity provides ample memory for modern gaming and professional applications, allowing for high-resolution textures and smooth performance in demanding workloads. The generous memory allocation ensures excellent performance in memory-intensive tasks like 4K gaming, video editing, and 3D rendering.

The AMD Radeon R9 270X is equipped with 1280 cores, delivering powerful parallel processing capabilities. These cores handle complex graphics computations, enabling smooth gameplay, fast rendering, and efficient multitasking across various applications.

The AMD Radeon R9 270X utilizes a 256 bit memory interface, which determines the data transfer rate between the GPU and its memory. This 256 bit bus width, combined with GDDR5, ensures fast memory access and excellent performance in memory-intensive applications.

The AMD Radeon R9 270X is built on AMD's GCN 1.0 architecture. This architecture represents a significant advancement in graphics processing technology, offering improved performance per watt, enhanced features, and better support for modern gaming technologies and APIs.

The AMD Radeon R9 270X has a Thermal Design Power (TDP) of 180 W, which indicates its typical power consumption under load. This power requirement means you'll need a compatible power supply unit with adequate wattage and the necessary PCIe power connectors to run this graphics card effectively.

The AMD Radeon R9 270X delivers strong gaming performance suitable for modern titles at various resolutions. Performance benchmarks show it competing effectively in its class. With 2 GB and 1280, this graphics card can handle AAA games at 1080p and 1440p resolutions with high settings, while also supporting 4K gaming at adjusted quality settings depending on the title.

To use the AMD Radeon R9 270X, you'll need a compatible motherboard with a PCIe x16 slot (PCIe 3.0 or 4.0), a power supply unit with sufficient wattage (recommended 180 W TDP or higher), and adequate case space for the graphics card. The AMD Radeon R9 270X is compatible with modern operating systems including Windows 10/11 and Linux distributions with proper drivers. Ensure your system meets the minimum requirements for optimal performance.

The AMD Radeon R9 270X is an excellent choice for gaming, content creation, and general graphics workloads. With 2 GB and 1280, it's well-suited for AMD FidelityFX features, video editing, 3D rendering, and multitasking. Whether you're building a gaming rig or a professional workstation, the AMD Radeon R9 270X offers the performance needed for demanding applications.

The AMD Radeon R9 270X performs comparably to graphics cards like Radeon HD 5970 and GeForce GTX 1630. Performance benchmarks indicate that Radeon HD 5970 is approximately 5% faster, while GeForce GTX 1630 is approximately 5% faster when compared to the AMD Radeon R9 270X. For detailed side-by-side specifications and performance comparisons, use our comparison tools available on this page.

The AMD Radeon R9 270X is fully supported by AMD's latest driver suite (AMD Adrenalin drivers), which are regularly updated to optimize performance for new game releases and improve stability. AMD provides comprehensive driver support with features like automatic updates, game optimizations, and performance monitoring tools to help you get the most out of your AMD Radeon R9 270X graphics card.

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