270X

The 270X commonly refers to the AMD Radeon R9 270X, a mid-range graphics card released by AMD in 2013 as part of the Radeon R9 200 series. It is built on the Pitcairn GPU, a member of AMD’s Graphics Core Next (GCN) family, manufactured on a 28-nanometer process. The GPU configuration typically includes 1280 shading units, 80 texture units, and 32 render output units, paired with a 256-bit memory interface.

Memory configurations for the 270X largely consisted of 2 GB of GDDR5, with some custom designs offered in 4 GB variants. Clock speeds vary by model, but core frequencies are generally around 925–1,000 MHz with boost to roughly the 1,000–1,100 MHz range, and memory clocks around 5.0 GHz effective. Typical board power (TDP) is in the vicinity of 150–180 watts, depending on the specific SKU and cooling solution.

In terms of performance, the 270X was positioned to handle 1080p gaming at medium to high settings for many titles available at its launch period, competing with contemporary mid-range Nvidia options such as the GeForce GTX 760. The card supported AMD features available at the time, and was commonly sold in both reference and custom-cooled designs by third-party partners.

Over time, the 270X was succeeded by newer generations in AMD’s line, with various rebrands and updates in the mid-2010s. It remains noted for delivering solid 1080p performance within its price segment during its active market life.

See also: Radeon R9 200 series, Pitcairn, Graphics Core Next.