Counter-Strike 2
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Radeon R9 270X vs Radeon HD 7850
The Radeon R9 270X is quite a bit faster than the Radeon HD 7850 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one GPU is out of stock.
Radeon R9 270X3% Score
- Up to 34% faster on average across 100+ games
- Is 1 year and 7 months newer
- Up to 25% cheaper – $284.27 vs $249
- Up to 68% better value for money
FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
FP32 Computehelp
Radeon R9 270X has 53% more compute power.
Pixel Fillratehelp
Radeon R9 270X fills pixels 22% faster.
Texture Fillratehelp
Radeon R9 270X maps textures 53% faster.
Memory Bandwidthhelp
Radeon R9 270X moves data 17% faster.
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GDDR5256-bit
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256-bitVolcanic Islands (R9 200)
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Southern Islands (HD 7800)Desktop
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-Frequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Radeon R9 270X or Radeon HD 7850?expand_more
Neither, they're within 1% of each other across 100+ games. Pick based on price, availability, or VRAM.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Radeon R9 270X or Radeon HD 7850?expand_more
They trade blows depending on the game. Toggle the resolution selector above to compare per-game FPS at 1440p and 4K.
differenceWhat is the difference between Radeon R9 270X and Radeon HD 7850?expand_more
Performance: Radeon R9 270X scores 3/100, Radeon HD 7850 scores 2/100. They also differ in VRAM, memory bandwidth, power draw, and compute performance. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Radeon R9 270X or Radeon HD 7850 bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your CPU. Swap the paired CPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Radeon R9 270X or Radeon HD 7850?expand_more
Both are solid choices. Compare your current GPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.
memoryDoes VRAM matter when comparing the Radeon R9 270X and Radeon HD 7850?expand_more
Yes, more VRAM helps at higher resolutions and in modded games. Check the specs section above to compare memory capacity and bandwidth between both GPUs.
Popular Comparisons
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