GeForce GTX 560 SE vs Radeon R9 M360

CPU

GPU

GeForce GTX 560 SE

2012Core: 736 MHz

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Radeon R9 M360

2015Core: 900 MHzBoost: 925 MHz

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GeForce GTX 560 SE vs Radeon R9 M360 Performance Spectrum

GeForce GTX 560 SE

1 GB 150

1,847

+1.5%

GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2

1,819

0.0%

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB

About G3D Mark

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

GeForce GTX 560 SE vs Radeon R9 M360 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce GTX 560 SE vs Radeon R9 M360: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce GTX 560 SE

2012

Why buy it

✅33.6% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $150 less on MSRP ($150 MSRP vs $300 MSRP).
✅Delivers 103.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 12.3 vs 6.1 G3D/$ ($150 MSRP vs $300 MSRP).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (1 GB vs 512 MB).

Trade-offs

❌2012 hardware with 1 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌100% higher power demand at 150W vs 75W.
❌20900% longer card at 210mm vs 1mm.

Radeon R9 M360

2015

Why buy it

✅Draws 75W instead of 150W, a 75W reduction.
✅Measures 1mm instead of 210mm, a 209mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.
✅More future proof: GCN 1.0 (2012−2020) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 560 SE across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 1 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2015 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
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100% HIGHER MSRP
$300 MSRPvs$150 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 6.1 vs 12.3 G3D/$ ($300 MSRP vs $150 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce GTX 560 SE is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 33.6% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 1.5% in PassMark G3D (1,847 vs 1,819), so the answer here is pretty clean.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce GTX 560 SE is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 1 GB vs 512 MB of VRAM. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce GTX 560 SE makes the most sense to buy today. It is $150 cheaper on MSRP at $150 vs $300, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 103.1% (12.3 vs 6.1), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce GTX 560 SE vs Radeon R9 M360 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

GeForce GTX 560 SE

The GeForce GTX 560 SE is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 20 2012. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 736 MHz. It has 288 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,847 points. Launch price was $89.99.

Radeon R9 M360

The Radeon R9 M360 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 5 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 925 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,819 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 560 SE scores 1,847 and the Radeon R9 M360 reaches 1,819 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 560 SE is built on Fermi 2.0 while the Radeon R9 M360 uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 288 (GeForce GTX 560 SE) vs 512 (Radeon R9 M360). Raw compute: 0.8479 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 560 SE) vs 0.9472 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M360).

Feature	GeForce GTX 560 SE	Radeon R9 M360
G3D Mark Score	1,847+2%	1,819
Architecture	Fermi 2.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	40 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	288	512+78%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.8479 TFLOPS	0.9472 TFLOPS+12%
ROPs	24+50%	16
TMUs	48+50%	32
L1 Cache	384 KB+200%	128 KB
L2 Cache	384 KB+50%	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 560 SE gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Radeon R9 M360 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce GTX 560 SE	Radeon R9 M360
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 560 SE has 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R9 M360 carries 512 MB. GeForce GTX 560 SE gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce GTX 560 SE and 128-bit on the Radeon R9 M360. L2 Cache: 384 KB (GeForce GTX 560 SE) vs 256 KB (Radeon R9 M360) — the GeForce GTX 560 SE has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 560 SE	Radeon R9 M360
VRAM Capacity	1 GB+100%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	384 KB+50%	256 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_0 (GeForce GTX 560 SE) vs 12_0 (Radeon R9 M360). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce GTX 560 SE	Radeon R9 M360
DirectX	12_0	12_0
Max Displays	2	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 1st Gen (GeForce GTX 560 SE) vs VCE 1.0 (Radeon R9 M360). Decoder: NVDEC 1st Gen vs UVD 3.1.

Feature	GeForce GTX 560 SE	Radeon R9 M360
Encoder	NVENC 1st Gen	VCE 1.0
Decoder	NVDEC 1st Gen	UVD 3.1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 560 SE draws 150W versus the Radeon R9 M360's 75W — a 66.7% difference. The Radeon R9 M360 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce GTX 560 SE) vs 350W (Radeon R9 M360). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs Mobile. Card length: 210mm vs 1mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.

Feature	GeForce GTX 560 SE	Radeon R9 M360
TDP	150W	75W-50%
Recommended PSU	500W	350W-30%
Power Connector	2x 6-pin	Mobile
Length	210mm	1mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Perf/Watt	12.3	24.3+98%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce GTX 560 SE came in at $150, while the Radeon R9 M360 launched at $300. On MSRP, GeForce GTX 560 SE was 50% cheaper ($150 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 12.3 (GeForce GTX 560 SE) vs 6.1 (Radeon R9 M360) — the GeForce GTX 560 SE offers 101.6% better value. The newer card here is Radeon R9 M360 (2015 vs 2012).

Feature	GeForce GTX 560 SE	Radeon R9 M360
MSRP	$150-50%	$300
Performance per Dollar	12.3+102%	6.1
Codename	GF114	Tropo
Release	February 20 2012	May 5 2015
Ranking	#706	#711

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