AMD Radeon R9 270 Graphics Card

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Overview
Manufacturer
AMD
Based on
HD 8860
Original Series
Radeon 200
Release Date
November 13th, 2013
Launch Price
$179
PCB Code
109-C63047-00
Board Model
AMD C630
Graphics Processing Unit
GPU Model
Curacao PRO (Pitcairn)
Architecture
GCN 1.0
Fabrication Process
28 nm
Die Size
212 mm2
Transistors Count
2.8B
Transistors Density
13.2M TRAN/mm2
Stream Processors
1280
Compute Units
80
Shader Engines
20
TMUs
80
ROPs
32
Clocks
Base Clock
900 MHz
Boost Clock
925 MHz
Memory Clock
1400 MHz
Effective Memory Clock
5600 Mbps
Memory Configuration
Memory Size
2048 MB
Memory Type
GDDR5
Memory Bus Width
256-bit
Memory Bandwidth
179.2 GB/s

Physical
Interface
PCI-Express 3.0 x16
Height
2-slot
Power Connectors
1× 6-pin
TDP/TBP
150 W
Recommended PSU
600 W
Display Outputs
DVI-D DualLink
1 ×
DVI-I DualLink
1 ×
DisplayPort
1 ×
HDMI
1 ×
API Support
DirectX
11.2
Vulkan
-
OpenGL
4.4
OpenCL
1.2

Performance
Pixel Fillrate
29.6 GPixels/s
Texture Fillrate
74 GTexel/s
Peak FP32
2.4 TFLOPS
FP32 Perf. per Watt
15.8 GFLOPS/W
FP32 Perf. per mm2
11.2 GFLOPS/mm2




  Model nameBoostMemoryPowerCustom SeriesPopularity
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MSI R9 270 2GB GAMING
R9 270 GAMING 2G
975 MHz 1400 MHz 1× 6-pin GAMING
 
100%
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MSI R9 270 2GB GAMING BF4
R9 270 GAMING 2G BF4
975 MHz 1400 MHz 1× 6-pin GAMING
 
54%
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MSI R9 270 2GB GAMING LE
R9 270 GAMING 2G LE
945 MHz 1400 MHz 1× 6-pin GAMING
 
78%
 ModelCoresBoost ClockMemory ClockMemory Config.
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AMD Radeon R9 295X2
 
5632
-
 
5 Gbps
 
16 GB GD5 512b
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AMD Radeon R9 290X
 
2816
-
 
5 Gbps
 
4 GB GD5 512b
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AMD Radeon R9 290
 
2560
-
 
5 Gbps
 
4 GB GD5 512b
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AMD Radeon R9 280X
 
2048
 
1000 MHz
 
6 Gbps
 
3 GB GD5 384b
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AMD Radeon R9 285X
 
2048
-
 
5.5 Gbps
 
3 GB GD5 384b
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AMD Radeon R9 280
 
1792
 
933 MHz
 
6 Gbps
 
3 GB GD5 384b
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AMD Radeon R9 285
 
1792
-
 
5.5 Gbps
 
2 GB GD5 256b
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AMD Radeon R9 270X
 
1280
 
1050 MHz
 
5.6 Gbps
 
2 GB GD5 256b
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AMD Radeon R9 270
 
1280
 
925 MHz
 
5.6 Gbps
 
2 GB GD5 256b
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AMD Radeon R7 265
 
1024
 
925 MHz
 
5.6 Gbps
 
2 GB GD5 256b
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AMD Radeon R9 260
 
896
-
 
6.5 Gbps
 
1 GB GD5 128b
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AMD Radeon R7 260X
 
896
-
 
5 Gbps
 
1 GB GD5 128b
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AMD Radeon R7 260
 
768
-
 
6 Gbps
 
2 GB GD5 128b
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AMD Radeon R7 250X
 
640
-
 
4.5 Gbps
 
1 GB GD5 128b
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AMD Radeon R7 250XE
 
640
-
 
4.5 Gbps
 
1 GB GD5 128b
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AMD Radeon R9 255
 
512
-
 
6.5 Gbps
 
2 GB GD5 128b
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AMD Radeon R7 250E
 
512
 
1000 MHz
 
1.8 Gbps
 
1 GB D3 128b
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AMD Radeon R7 250
 
384
 
1050 MHz
 
4.6 Gbps
 
2 GB GD5 128b
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AMD Radeon R5 240
 
320
 
780 MHz
 
1.8 Gbps
 
2 GB GD3 128b
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AMD Radeon R7 240
 
320
 
780 MHz
 
1.8 Gbps
 
1 GB D3 128b
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AMD Radeon R5 235X
 
160
-
 
1.8 Gbps
 
1 GB D3 64b
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AMD Radeon R5 235
 
160
-
 
1.8 Gbps
 
1 GB D3 64b
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AMD Radeon R5 230
 
160
-
 
1.1 Gbps
 
1 GB D3 64b
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AMD Radeon R5 220
 
80
-
 
1.1 Gbps
 
1 GB D3 64b
 ModelCoresBoost ClockMemory ClockMemory Config.
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AMD Radeon Sky 500
 
1280
-
 
4.8 GB/s
 
4 GB GD5 256b
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AMD Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition
 
1280
-
 
4.8 GB/s
 
2 GB GD5 256b
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AMD Radeon HD 8870
 
1280
-
 
4.8 GB/s
 
2 GB GD5 256b
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AMD Radeon R9 270X
 
1280
 
1050 MHz
 
5.6 GB/s
 
2 GB GD5 256b
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AMD Radeon R9 370X
 
1280
 
1050 MHz
 
5.6 GB/s
 
2 GB GD5 256b
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AMD Radeon HD 8860
 
1280
-
 
5.6 GB/s
 
2 GB GD5 256b
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AMD Radeon R9 270
 
1280
 
925 MHz
 
5.6 GB/s
 
2 GB GD5 256b
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AMD Radeon R9 370
 
1024
-
 
5.6 GB/s
 
2 GB GD5 256b
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AMD Radeon R7 370
 
1024
 
975 MHz
 
5.6 GB/s
 
2 GB GD5 256b
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AMD Radeon R7 265
 
1024
 
925 MHz
 
5.6 GB/s
 
2 GB GD5 256b
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AMD Radeon HD 7850
 
1024
-
 
4.8 GB/s
 
2 GB GD5 256b

Overview

You’ve heard it before: no guts, no glory. Now you’ve got both. With the power to drive today’s hottest games — and tomorrow’s — Radeon™ R9 270X/270 graphics keep you in the fight whatever the circumstances.

You deserve the power to perform:

Prepare 4 battle with the AMD Radeon™ R9 270X/270 graphics processor.  Harness visionary GCN Architecture, primed to enable astonishing performance and breathtaking image quality, making it a top choice for gamers who expect the best.

With Ultra Resolution Gaming you can leave HD in the dust by gaming on displays much, much larger. Whether using a 4k monitor or combining multiple HD monitors, you’ll get an expansive experience that’s truly out of sight.

Mantle gives game developers the power to speak directly to the GPU core. With such a direct connection to your hardware, game developers are discovering a whole new world of immersion and performance made possible by AMD graphics leadership.4

Footnotes

Additional hardware (e.g. Blu-ray drive, HD or 10-bit monitor, USB 3.0 ports, TV tuner, wirelessly enabled HDTV) and/or software (e.g. multimedia applications) are required for the full enablement of some features. HD Video display requires an HD video source.  Not all features may be supported on all components or systems – check with your component or system manufacturer for specific model capabilities and supported technologies.

  1. AMD CrossFire™ technology requires an AMD CrossFire Ready motherboard and may require a specialized power supply and AMD CrossFire Bridge Interconnect. Check with your component or system manufacturer for specific model capabilities.
  2. AMD PowerTune and AMD ZeroCore Power are technologies offered by certain AMD Radeon™ products, which are designed to intelligently manage GPU power consumption in response to certain GPU load conditions. Not all products feature all technologies – check with your component or system manufacturer for specific model capabilities.
  3. AMD Eyefinity technology supports multiple monitors on an enabled graphics card. Supported display quantity, type and resolution vary by model and board design; confirm specifications with manufacturer before purchase. To enable more than three displays, or multiple displays from a single output, additional hardware such as DisplayPort™-ready monitors or DisplayPort 1.2 MST-enabled hubs may be required.  A maximum of two active adapters is recommended for consumer systems. See www.amd.com/eyefinityfaq for full details.
  4. Application support for Mantle is required.
  5. AMD App Acceleration is a set of technologies designed to improve video quality and enhance application performance. Full enablement of some features requires support for OpenCL™, DirectCompute or DirectX® Video Acceleration (DXVA). Not all products have all features and full enablement of some capabilities and may require complementary products.
  6. AMD CrossFire™ technology requires an AMD CrossFire Ready motherboard and may require a specialized power supply and AMD CrossFire Bridge Interconnect. Check with your component or system manufacturer for specific model capabilities.
  7. AMD PowerTune and AMD ZeroCore Power are technologies offered by certain AMD Radeon™ products, which are designed to intelligently manage GPU power consumption in response to certain GPU load conditions. Not all products feature all technologies – check with your component or system manufacturer for specific model capabilities.
  8. AMD HD3D is a technology designed to enable stereoscopic 3D support in games, movies and/or photos. Requires 3D stereo drivers, glasses, and display. Not all features may be supported on all components or systems – check with your component or system manufacturer for specific model capabilities and supported technologies. A list of supported stereoscopic 3D hardware is available at https://www.amd.com/HD3D.
  9. Requires 4K display and content. Supported resolution varies by GPU model and board design; confirm specifications with manufacturer before purchase.
  10. AMD TrueAudio technology is offered by select AMD Radeon™ R9 and R7 200 Series GPUs and is designed to improve acoustic realism. Requires enabled game or application. Not all audio equipment supports all audio effects; additional audio equipment may be required for some audio effects. Not all products feature all technologies — check with your component or system manufacturer for specific capabilities.

AMD Radeon R9 270 Graphics Card Packs a 1080p Gaming Punch

Powered by Graphics Core Next (GCN) Architecture and Bolstered by Industry-Acclaimed Mantle API, the AMD Radeon R9 270 GPU Is Built for HD Gaming With High Quality Settings
SUNNYVALE, CA — (Marketwired) — 11/13/13 — AMD (NYSE: AMD) today launched the AMD Radeon™ R9 270 graphics card, the newest addition to the award-winning AMD Radeon™ R9 Series GPUs, an impressive family of GPUs that mark a new era of PC gaming. The AMD Radeon™ R9 270 GPU joins the AMD Radeon™ R9 270X, R9 280X, R9 290 and R9 290X graphics cards, all designed for enthusiast gamers who expect next-generation hardware that can shatter the boundaries of realism and performance.

“The AMD Radeon R9 270 GPU continues AMD’s tradition of delivering world-class performance, features and multi-monitor support at an incredible value,” said Matt Skynner, corporate vice president and general manager, Graphics Business Unit, AMD. “With Mantle, exceptional performance and ultimate gaming experiences are synonymous with AMD Radeon R7 and R9 Series graphics cards. Once again, AMD proves that Radeon™ is gaming.”

Based on AMD’s award-winning Graphics Core Next (GCN) architecture, the AMD Radeon R9 270 graphics card is further enhanced by Mantle, an industry-acclaimed technology developed by AMD to enable today’s top game developers to harness the GCN-powered cores of both PCs and consoles. Mantle delivers a streamlined development process and games enabled with Mantle will be able to speak the native language of the GCN architecture, benefiting from hardware optimization that unlocks revolutionary performance and image quality.

The AMD Radeon R9 270 graphics card is ideal for gamers looking to play the latest games at 1080p with high settings. A single power connector and 150W TDP also make it ideal for users with longer upgrade cycles that are looking to squeeze more life out of their current gaming rig.

Additional features of the AMD Radeon R9 270 graphics cards include:

  • 1,280 stream processing units
  • Up to 925MHz engine clock
  • 2GB GDDR5 memory
  • Up to 1.4 GHz (5.6Gbps) memory clock speed
  • 179.2 GB/s memory bandwidth (maximum)
  • 2.69 TFLOPS Single Precision compute power
  • API support for DirectX® 11.2, OpenGL 4.3 and Mantle

The AMD Radeon R9 270 graphics cards will be available on Nov. 13, 2013 at a starting price of $179 USD and EUR134 (excluding VAT)1.