Radeon R9 270X 4GB

4GB VRAM. Documented release: October 2013.

THE RECORDED NUMBERS

R9 270X 4GB benchmark

Benchmark FPS at 1080p: 44 FPS
Our rating: 36.5 /100
R9270Xs we've tested: 1
Recorded benchmark rank: #144 of 257 variants

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GPUSED’S TAKE

The verdict

The 4GB R9 270X doubled the common memory capacity without changing the familiar Pitcairn-based GPU. It was a sensible option for memory-heavy settings, but period board testing placed its lasting story in dependable midrange service rather than a new performance class.

GPUsed Legend Rating

4.4 /10

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THE EXACT VERSION

Identity and release

Model: Radeon R9 270X 4GB
Memory: 4GB VRAM
Documented release: October 2013
Release event: first documented retail availability
Release scope: AMD partner retail availability

AMD launch release explicitly distinguishes Radeon R9 270X 4 GB and 2 GB configurations.

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Profile sources

Reviewed 3 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: tomshardware.com

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