GeForce GTX 560 Ti vs Radeon R9 360

GeForce GTX 560 Ti

2011Core: 823 MHz

Radeon R9 360

2015Core: 900 MHzBoost: 925 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GTX 560 Ti

160

3,080

+1.6%

GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

Radeon R9 360

3,032

0.0%

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon R9 360

#169

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

354%

#171

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

321%

#172

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

320%

#176

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

291%

#177

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

289%

#179

Radeon R9 360

MSRP: $99|Avg: $55

100%

#180

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $65

100%

#181

GeForce GTX 460M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

99%

#182

Radeon 6750M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25

99%

#183

GeForce GT 525M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

98%

#185

Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

98%

#187

GeForce MX550

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 560 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R9 360.

Insight	GeForce GTX 560 Ti	Radeon R9 360
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 560 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 560 Ti holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $55), it costs 9% less, resulting in a 11.7% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 560 Ti	Radeon R9 360
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+11.7%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($50)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($55)

Performance Check

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

GeForce GTX 560 Ti Benchmark Check

Radeon R9 360 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 560 Ti and Radeon R9 360

GeForce GTX 560 Ti

The GeForce GTX 560 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 25 2011. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 823 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,080 points. Launch price was $249.

Radeon R9 360

The Radeon R9 360 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 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,032 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 560 Ti scores 3,080 and the Radeon R9 360 reaches 3,032 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 560 Ti is built on Fermi 2.0 while the Radeon R9 360 uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GTX 560 Ti) vs 512 (Radeon R9 360). Raw compute: 1.263 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 560 Ti) vs 0.9472 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 360).

Feature	GeForce GTX 560 Ti	Radeon R9 360
G3D Mark Score	3,080+2%	3,032
Architecture	Fermi 2.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	40 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	512+33%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.263 TFLOPS+33%	0.9472 TFLOPS
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	64+100%	32
L1 Cache	512 KB+300%	128 KB
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 560 Ti	Radeon R9 360
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (GeForce GTX 560 Ti) vs 256 KB (Radeon R9 360) — the GeForce GTX 560 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 560 Ti	Radeon R9 360
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11_0 (GeForce GTX 560 Ti) vs 12 (12_0) (Radeon R9 360). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 560 Ti	Radeon R9 360
DirectX	11_0	12 (12_0)+9%
Max Displays	2	4+100%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 1st Gen (GeForce GTX 560 Ti) vs VCE 2.0 (Radeon R9 360). Decoder: NVDEC 1st Gen vs UVD 4.2. Supported codecs: H.264 (GeForce GTX 560 Ti) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon R9 360).

Feature	GeForce GTX 560 Ti	Radeon R9 360
Encoder	NVENC 1st Gen	VCE 2.0
Decoder	NVDEC 1st Gen	UVD 4.2
Codecs	H.264	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 560 Ti draws 160W versus the Radeon R9 360's 30W — a 136.8% difference. The Radeon R9 360 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce GTX 560 Ti) vs 350W (Radeon R9 360). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 165mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	GeForce GTX 560 Ti	Radeon R9 360
TDP	160W	30W-81%
Recommended PSU	500W	350W-30%
Power Connector	2x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	229mm	165mm
Height	—	110mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	—	75
Perf/Watt	19.3	101.1+424%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 560 Ti launched at $249 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon R9 360 launched at $99 and now averages $55. The GeForce GTX 560 Ti costs 9.1% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 61.6 (GeForce GTX 560 Ti) vs 55.1 (Radeon R9 360) — the GeForce GTX 560 Ti offers 11.8% better value. The Radeon R9 360 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2011).