AMD Radeon R9 M270X
- GPU Brand:
- AMD
- Series:
- Radeon R9 200 Series
- Board Partner:
- AMD (Reference)
- VRAM:
- 4 GB
- Memory Type:
- GDDR5
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Manufacturer: AMD Last updated: October 9, 2026
AMD Radeon R9 M270X Review
AMD Radeon R9 M270X graphics card, 4 GB VRAM.
The AMD Radeon R9 M270X is an AMD reference-design graphics card in the Radeon R9 200 Series lineup. It ships with 4 GB of GDDR5. This entry reflects AMD's official reference specification; board-partner card variants may differ in clocks, cooling, and power delivery.
Performance and Architecture
The AMD Radeon R9 M270X is an AMD reference-design graphics card in the Radeon R9 200 Series lineup. It ships with 4 GB of GDDR5. This entry reflects AMD's official reference specification; board-partner card variants may differ in clocks, cooling, and power delivery.
Platform and Connectivity
The AMD Radeon R9 M270X follows AMD's Radeon R9|R7|R5 reference design conventions for memory, display outputs, and bus interface as specified by AMD.
Comparison to Alternatives
Within this catalog's Radeon R9 200 Series listings, the AMD Radeon R9 M270X reference specification sits alongside board-partner variants of the same chip, which may offer different clocks, cooling, and pricing.
Our verdict
Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.
Best for
- Buyers comparing AMD's official reference specifications
- Researching a chip before choosing a board-partner card
- Workstation/datacenter procurement research
Not for
- Buyers wanting a specific retail card with cooler and warranty details
- Overclocking-focused enthusiasts (reference clocks only)
Specifications
What these specs meanPlatform
| GPU Brand | AMD |
|---|---|
| Board Partner | AMD (Reference) |
Identity and type
| Product Type | Laptop GPU |
|---|---|
| Series | Radeon R9 200 Series |
Performance
| Memory Type | GDDR5 |
|---|---|
| Boost Clock | 775 MHz |
Silicon
| Architecture | GCN |
|---|---|
| Process Node | Other |
| Compute Blocks | 10 |
Clocks
| Base Clock | 725 MHz |
|---|
Memory
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB |
|---|---|
| Memory Bus Width | 128 bit |
| Memory Bandwidth | 72 GB/s |
Market and workstation
| Launch Date | March 2014 |
|---|
FAQs
What are the key specifications of the AMD Radeon R9 M270X?
Key specs for the AMD Radeon R9 M270X: VRAM Capacity 4 GB, Memory Bandwidth 72 GB/s, Boost Clock 775 MHz, Form Factor Component, Product Type Laptop GPU, Compute Units 10.
Who is the AMD Radeon R9 M270X best suited to?
Best suited to: Buyers comparing AMD's official reference specifications; Researching a chip before choosing a board-partner card; Workstation/datacenter procurement research.
What are the drawbacks of the AMD Radeon R9 M270X?
Not the best fit for: Buyers wanting a specific retail card with cooler and warranty details; Overclocking-focused enthusiasts (reference clocks only).