Counter-Strike 2
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Radeon R9 270 vs GeForce GT 1030
The Radeon R9 270 is quite a bit faster than the GeForce GT 1030 on average across 100+ games. However, it's a worse value for money, as it's $125.01 more expensive!
Radeon R9 2703% Score
- Up to 49% faster on average across 100+ games
- Up to 127% more expensive – $225.00 vs $99.99
GeForce GT 10302% Score
- Is 3 years and 7 months newer
- Up to 127% cheaper – $99.99 vs $225.00
- Up to 52% 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 270 has 110% more compute power.
Pixel Fillratehelp
Radeon R9 270 fills pixels 26% faster.
Texture Fillratehelp
Radeon R9 270 maps textures 110% faster.
Memory Bandwidthhelp
Radeon R9 270 moves data 273% faster.
GDDR5
Memory Typehelp
GDDR5256-bit
Memory Bushelp
64-bitVolcanic Islands (R9 200)
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GeForce 10Desktop
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-Frequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Radeon R9 270 or GeForce GT 1030?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 270 or GeForce GT 1030?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 270 and GeForce GT 1030?expand_more
Performance: Radeon R9 270 scores 3/100, GeForce GT 1030 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 270 or GeForce GT 1030 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 270 or GeForce GT 1030?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 270 and GeForce GT 1030?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.
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