GeForce GTX 860M vs Radeon R9 360

GeForce GTX 860M

2014Core: 797 MHzBoost: 1085 MHz

Radeon R9 360

2015Core: 900 MHzBoost: 925 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GTX 860M

3,095

+2.1%

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. The GeForce GTX 860M is positioned at rank 177 and the Radeon R9 360 is on rank 179, so the GeForce GTX 860M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 860M

#167

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

351%

#169

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

318%

#170

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

317%

#174

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

288%

#175

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

286%

#177

GeForce GTX 860M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

100%

#179

Radeon R9 360

MSRP: $99|Avg: $55

99%

#180

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $65

99%

#181

GeForce GTX 460M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

98%

#182

Radeon 6750M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25

98%

#183

GeForce GT 525M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

97%

#185

Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

97%

#187

GeForce MX550

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

97%

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 860M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% 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 860M	Radeon R9 360
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑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

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 860M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 860M holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $55), it costs 9% less, resulting in a 12.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 860M	Radeon R9 360
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+12.3%)	❌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 860M Benchmark Check

Radeon R9 360 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 860M and Radeon R9 360

GeForce GTX 860M

The GeForce GTX 860M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 13 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 797 MHz to 1085 MHz. It has 1152 or 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,095 points.

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 860M scores 3,095 and the Radeon R9 360 reaches 3,032 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 860M is built on Maxwell while the Radeon R9 360 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,152 (GeForce GTX 860M) vs 512 (Radeon R9 360). Raw compute: 1.389 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 860M) vs 0.9472 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 360). Boost clocks: 1085 MHz vs 925 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 860M	Radeon R9 360
G3D Mark Score	3,095+2%	3,032
Architecture	Maxwell	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1152 or 640+125%	512
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.389 TFLOPS+47%	0.9472 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1085 MHz+17%	925 MHz
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	40+25%	32
L1 Cache	320 KB+150%	128 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+700%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 860M	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: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce GTX 860M) vs 0.25 MB (Radeon R9 360) — the GeForce GTX 860M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 860M	Radeon R9 360
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB+700%	0.25 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce GTX 860M) vs 12 (12_0) (Radeon R9 360). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 860M	Radeon R9 360
DirectX	11.0	12 (12_0)+9%
Vulkan	1.2	1.2
OpenGL	4.5	4.6+2%
Max Displays	1	4+300%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 2.0 (GeForce GTX 860M) vs VCE 2.0 (Radeon R9 360). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs UVD 4.2. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP,H.265 (GeForce GTX 860M) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon R9 360).

Feature	GeForce GTX 860M	Radeon R9 360
Encoder	NVENC 2.0	VCE 2.0
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP6	UVD 4.2
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP,H.265	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 860M draws 75W versus the Radeon R9 360's 30W — a 85.7% difference. The Radeon R9 360 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 860M) vs 350W (Radeon R9 360). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 165mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75.

Feature	GeForce GTX 860M	Radeon R9 360
TDP	75W	30W-60%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	165mm
Height	0mm	110mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	75-6%
Perf/Watt	41.3	101.1+145%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 860M costs 9.1% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 61.9 (GeForce GTX 860M) vs 55.1 (Radeon R9 360) — the GeForce GTX 860M offers 12.3% better value. The Radeon R9 360 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2014).