Compare / Radeon R9 270X vs Radeon HD 7850

R9 270X vs HD 7850: which is better?

Radeon R9 270X is about 24% faster than Radeon HD 7850 in games (1080p · high settings · Ryzen 7 9800X3D). Radeon HD 7850 offers better value for money.

AMD

Radeon R9 270X

3%of the fastest card (RTX 5090)
≈ $48 (used)Part score 18/100
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AMD

Radeon HD 7850

2%of the fastest card (RTX 5090)
≈ $32 (used)Part score 16/100
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Faster: Radeon R9 270XCheaper: Radeon HD 7850Value: Radeon HD 7850

Head to head

3%
Gaming performance
2%
18/100
Part score
16/100
41 FPS
Average FPS
33 FPS
≈ $48 (used)
Approx. price
≈ $32 (used)
83/100
Value for money
100/100
Free · no install

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Estimated FPS in games

Radeon R9 270XRadeon HD 7850
41average FPS
33average FPS
Resolution
1080p1440p4K
Settings
CompetitiveHigh
CPU
Mid-rangeTop

Showing: 1080p · high settings · Ryzen 7 9800X3D · ◆ CPU-limited value

Competitive games

Valorant
110
84
Counter-Strike 2
60
49
League of Legends
124
93
Fortnite
14
14
Apex Legends
27
24
Rainbow Six Siege X
74
58
Overwatch 2
44
35
Rocket League
78
60
PUBG: Battlegrounds
28
22
Call of Duty: Warzone
15
18
Marvel Rivals
12
14
Dota 2
56
43

Other games

GTA V
29
22
Minecraft
66
51
Red Dead Redemption 2
<10
10
Cyberpunk 2077
<10
10
EA SPORTS FC
28
23
Roblox
62
48
Elden Ring
<10
<10
Baldur’s Gate 3
12
12
Euro Truck Simulator 2
23
18
Rust
12
13

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