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R9 270X vs HD 7870: which is better?

Radeon R9 270X and Radeon HD 7870 perform almost the same in games (1080p · high settings · Ryzen 5 7600). Radeon HD 7870 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 7870

3%of the fastest card (RTX 5090)
≈ $40 (used)Part score 18/100
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Cheaper: Radeon HD 7870Value: Radeon HD 7870

Head to head

3%
Gaming performance
3%
18/100
Part score
18/100
41 FPS
Average FPS
41 FPS
≈ $48 (used)
Approx. price
≈ $40 (used)
83/100
Value for money
100/100
Free · no install

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Estimated FPS in games

Radeon R9 270XRadeon HD 7870
41average FPS
41average FPS
Resolution
1080p1440p4K
Settings
CompetitiveHigh
CPU
Mid-rangeTop

Showing: 1080p · high settings · Ryzen 5 7600 · ◆ CPU-limited value

Competitive games

Valorant
110
105
Counter-Strike 2
60
61
League of Legends
124
117
Fortnite
14
17
Apex Legends
27
30
Rainbow Six Siege X
74
73
Overwatch 2
44
44
Rocket League
78
75
PUBG: Battlegrounds
28
27
Call of Duty: Warzone
15
23
Marvel Rivals
12
17
Dota 2
56
53

Other games

GTA V
29
27
Minecraft
66
64
Red Dead Redemption 2
<10
12
Cyberpunk 2077
<10
13
EA SPORTS FC
28
28
Roblox
62
60
Elden Ring
<10
11
Baldur’s Gate 3
12
15
Euro Truck Simulator 2
23
22
Rust
12
16

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