GeForce GTX 760 vs Radeon R7 270X

Speed and memory

The GeForce GTX 760 and the Radeon R7 270X are within a few percent of each other for gaming in our model, so you will not see a difference in play.

Both cards have 2 GB of video memory, so memory will not separate them.

In our estimates for popular games at 1080p on High, the biggest gap is in Fortnite (49 against 49 fps), and the smallest is in ELDEN RING (11 against 11 fps). Games that are light enough to run above 200 fps on both cards show little difference at all.

Power and value

The GeForce GTX 760 is rated at 170 W and the Radeon R7 270X at 180 W. With a mid-range processor that means a power supply of about 550 W for the first and 550 W for the second. The power draw is close enough that cooling and noise will be similar.

At launch the GeForce GTX 760 cost $249 and the Radeon R7 270X $199. Per dollar, the Radeon R7 270X gave more performance (2.0 points per $100 against 1.6). Current prices differ, so run the same sum on what you can actually buy today.

Which one to buy

Choose the GeForce GTX 760 if you want the faster card, and it also has at least as much memory. It makes the most sense at 1440p and above, or on a monitor with a high refresh rate.

Choose the Radeon R7 270X if the price gap matters more than the small speed difference. Whichever you pick, check reviews for the games you play, because two cards with similar scores can differ in individual titles.