Valorant
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Radeon HD 7870 XT vs Radeon R9 270X
The Radeon HD 7870 XT is slightly slower than the Radeon R9 270X on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one GPU is out of stock.
Radeon R9 270X3% Score
- Up to 1% faster on average across 100+ games
- Is 11 months newer
- Up to 36% cheaper – $284.27 vs $270
- Up to 37% 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.
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Radeon HD 7870 XT has 11% more compute power.
Pixel Fillratehelp
Radeon R9 270X fills pixels 8% faster.
Texture Fillratehelp
Radeon HD 7870 XT maps textures 11% faster.
Memory Bandwidthhelp
Radeon HD 7870 XT moves data 7% faster.
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GDDR5256-bit
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256-bitSouthern Islands (HD 7800)
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Volcanic Islands (R9 200)Desktop
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-Frequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Radeon HD 7870 XT or Radeon R9 270X?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 HD 7870 XT or Radeon R9 270X?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 HD 7870 XT and Radeon R9 270X?expand_more
Performance: Radeon HD 7870 XT scores 3/100, Radeon R9 270X scores 3/100. They also differ in VRAM, memory bandwidth, power draw, and compute performance. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Radeon HD 7870 XT or Radeon R9 270X 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 HD 7870 XT or Radeon R9 270X?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 HD 7870 XT and Radeon R9 270X?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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