Radeon R9 270 2GB

2GB GDDR5. Documented release: November 2013.

THE RECORDED NUMBERS

R9 270 2GB benchmark

Benchmark FPS at 1080p: 40 FPS
Our rating: 35.3 /100
R9270s we've tested: 5
Recorded benchmark rank: #151 of 257 variants

Historical total for this model.

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GPUSED’S TAKE

The verdict

The 2GB R9 270 brought AMD's new R9 naming into an affordable 1080p tier using a familiar Pitcairn-derived design. It offered a sound original gaming option, although the nearby 270X limited its separate identity.

GPUsed Legend Rating

5.0 /10

5 out of 10

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THE EXACT VERSION

Identity and release

Model: Radeon R9 270 2GB
Memory: 2GB GDDR5
Documented release: November 2013
Release event: first documented retail availability
Release scope: documented market

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Profile sources

Reviewed 2 October 2026. The release date above uses the documented event and scope shown in this profile.

Source 1: ir.amd.com Release reference
Source 2: hothardware.com

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