AMD Radeon R7 M270 vs AMD Radeon HD 8570M
The Radeon R7 M270 has 48% better performance than the Radeon HD 8570M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
We do not have any performance per dollar data for the Radeon R7 M270 and the Radeon HD 8570M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Summary
About the AMD Radeon R7 M270 GPU
The Radeon R7 M270 is an end-of-life mobile graphics card by AMD. It launched in Q1 2014. Its Opal chip that powers the GPU uses the GCN 1.0 architecture and is fabricated on the 28 nm process.
Memory
This GPU is paired with 2 GB of DDR3 VRAM. Its 900 MHz memory clock and 128 bit interface gives it a bandwidth of 28.8 Gb/s. This impacts how much data it can store, and how fast it transfers the data to and from memory.
Benchmark Performance
The Radeon R7 M270 has the 367th highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 1.77% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
About the AMD Radeon HD 8570M GPU
The Radeon HD 8570M is an end-of-life mobile graphics card by AMD. It launched in Q1 2013. Its Sun chip that powers the GPU uses the GCN 1.0 architecture and is fabricated on the 28 nm process.
Memory
This GPU is paired with 1,024 MB of DDR3 VRAM. Its 1,000 MHz memory clock and 64 bit interface gives it a bandwidth of 16 Gb/s. This impacts how much data it can store, and how fast it transfers the data to and from memory.
Benchmark Performance
The Radeon HD 8570M has the 426th highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 1.20% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
General Info
General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
| Info | Radeon R7 M270 | Radeon HD 8570M |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | AMD | AMD |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Market Segment | Mobile | Mobile |
| Release Date | Q1 2014 | Q1 2013 |
| Production Status | End-of-life | End-of-life |
| Shop | Check Price | Check Price |
Gaming Performance
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FPS Benchmarks
This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved both GPUs in at various resolutions. Frame rate is a crucial indicator of how smoothly the GPU can run the game. A higher FPS generally translates to a smoother gameplay experience.
- Frames Per Second
GTA V | Radeon R7 M270 | Radeon HD 8570M |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 768p | 51 FPS | -- |
| Medium - 768p | 44 FPS | -- |
| High - 1080p | 12 FPS | -- |
| Ultra - 1080p | 8 FPS | -- |
| QHD - 1440p | -- | -- |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | -- | -- |
Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)
The average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.
| GPU | Frames Per Second | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce 830M | 9.3 | +15% |
| Radeon R7 M270 | 8.1 | |
| GeForce GT 750M | 7.3 | -10% |
| Radeon 530 | 7.1 | -12% |
| GeForce MX110 | 6.7 | -17% |
| GeForce 930M | 5.7 | -30% |
| Radeon R5 M255 | 5.32 | -34% |
| GeForce GT 740M | 3.9 | -52% |
| GeForce GT 640M | 3 | -63% |
| GeForce 920M | 2.3 | -72% |
Compare Cost Per Frame
The average cost per frame in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. Generally, a lower cost per frame implies better value for your money.
| GPU | Cost Per Frame | |
|---|---|---|
| Our database does not have enough data to compare the FPS per dollar with other GPUs. | ||
Benchmark Performance
The Radeon R7 M270 has 48% better performance than the Radeon HD 8570M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The Radeon R7 M270 is ranked 367th with a score of 1,857.5, and the Radeon HD 8570M is ranked 426th with a score of 1,255.
We do not have any performance per dollar data for the Radeon R7 M270 and the Radeon HD 8570M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Relative Performance
The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
| GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon R7 M260 | 1,897 | +2% |
| Radeon R7 M265 | 1,882 | +1% |
| Radeon R7 M270 | 1,857.5 | |
| GeForce GT 740M | 1,848 | -1% |
| GeForce GT 645M | 1,844.5 | -1% |
| Quadro 2000M | 1,261 | -32% |
| GeForce GT 640M LE | 1,259 | -32% |
| Radeon HD 8570M | 1,255 | -32% |
| GeForce GT 720M | 1,213 | -35% |
| Radeon R5 M230 | 1,175 | -37% |
Relative Value For Money
The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.
| GPU | Performance Per Dollar | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Our database does not have enough data to compare the benchmark performance per dollar with other GPUs. | |||
Benchmark Scores
This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both GPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
- Popular
| Benchmark | Radeon R7 M270 | Radeon HD 8570M |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 6,364.5 (+30.77%) | 4,867 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 1,258 (+59.24%) | 790 |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 2,014 (+47.65%) | 1,364 |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | 37.4 (+120%) | 17 |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 767 (+73.92%) | 441 |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 151 | 160 (+5.96%) |
| Unigine Heaven 3.0 DirectX 11 | 23.9 | -- |
| Unigine Heaven 3.0 OpenGL | 21.1 | -- |
Technical Specs
Graphics Processor
General information about the graphics processing unit like their architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.
| Spec | Radeon R7 M270 | Radeon HD 8570M |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | Opal | Sun |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Size | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Transistors | 950 million | 690 million |
Memory Details
Memory specifications like their capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.
| Spec | Radeon R7 M270 | Radeon HD 8570M |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 2 GB | 1,024 MB |
| Memory Type | DDR3 | DDR3 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 28.8 Gb/s | 16 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 900 MHz | 1,000 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 128 bit | 64 bit |
| L1 Cache | 16 KB | 16 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 128 KB |
Board Compatibility
Compatibility information like their slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.
| Spec | Radeon R7 M270 | Radeon HD 8570M |
|---|---|---|
| Bus Interface | PCIe 3.0 x8 | PCIe 3.0 x8 |
| Outputs | Device Dependent | Device Dependent |
Cores & Clock Speeds
Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.
| Spec | Radeon R7 M270 | Radeon HD 8570M |
|---|---|---|
| Stream Processors (SP) | 384 | 320 |
| Compute Units (CU) | 6 | 5 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 24 | 20 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 8 | 8 |
| Core Clock Speed | 725 MHz | 750 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 825 MHz | 825 MHz |
Theoretical Performance
Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.
| Spec | Radeon R7 M270 | Radeon HD 8570M |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 6.6 GPixel/s | 6.6 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 19.8 GTexel/s | 16.5 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 633.6 GFLOPS | 528 GFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | -- | 33 GFLOPS |
API Support
Graphics API versions supported by these graphics cards. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.
| Spec | Radeon R7 M270 | Radeon HD 8570M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_1) | 12 (11_1) |
| OpenCL | 2.1 (1.2) | 2.1 (1.2) |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.5 (5.1) | 6.5 (5.1) |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.