GeForce MX130 vs Radeon R9 M360

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce MX130

30

1,805

0.0%

1,819

+0.8%

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.

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 MX130 is positioned at rank 301 and the Radeon R9 M360 is on rank 443, so the GeForce MX130 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 MX130

#62

GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $350

100%

#291

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

722%

#293

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

654%

#294

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

653%

#298

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

593%

#299

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

589%

#301

GeForce MX130

MSRP: $120|Avg: $50

100%

#302

Arc Graphics 130V

MSRP: $300|Avg: $250

100%

#303

Radeon R5 430

MSRP: $59|Avg: $50

100%

#304

GeForce MX150

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

100%

#307

GeForce MX450

MSRP: $250|Avg: $200

99%

#308

Arc Graphics 140V

MSRP: $350|Avg: $300

98%

#309

Radeon R7 A8-8650

MSRP: $49|Avg: $20

98%

#312

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C

MSRP: $99|Avg: $30

95%

#314

GeForce GT 720A

MSRP: $40|Avg: $40

94%

#315

GeForce MX110

MSRP: $100|Avg: $40

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon R9 M360

#433

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1792%

#435

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1624%

#436

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1620%

#440

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1473%

#441

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1463%

#443

Radeon R9 M360

MSRP: $300|Avg: $81

100%

#444

Radeon HD 8550G + 7600M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

99%

#445

Radeon R9 M365X

MSRP: $250|Avg: $50

98%

#446

GeForce 7800 GS

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

97%

#447

Radeon HD 8650G + 7670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

97%

#448

Radeon R9 M265X

MSRP: $200|Avg: $30

96%

#449

Mobility Radeon HD 5165

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

96%

#450

Radeon R5 M435

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

95%

#451

Radeon E8860

MSRP: $300|Avg: $50

93%

#452

Radeon HD 7650A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $49

92%

#453

Radeon R7 M380

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

92%

#454

GeForce 820A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

92%

#455

Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

92%

#456

Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7730M Dual

MSRP: $160|Avg: $40

91%

#457

Radeon HD 7850M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

91%

#458

Radeon HD 8550G + HD 7600M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R9 M360 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce MX130.

Insight	GeForce MX130	Radeon R9 M360
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / 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	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce MX130 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce MX130 holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $81), it costs 38% less, resulting in a 60.8% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce MX130	Radeon R9 M360
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+60.8%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($50)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($81)

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 MX130 Benchmark Check

Radeon R9 M360 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce MX130 and Radeon R9 M360

GeForce MX130

The GeForce MX130 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 17 2017. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1122 MHz to 1242 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,805 points.

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 MX130 scores 1,805 and the Radeon R9 M360 reaches 1,819 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce MX130 is built on Maxwell while the Radeon R9 M360 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce MX130) vs 512 (Radeon R9 M360). Raw compute: 0.9539 TFLOPS (GeForce MX130) vs 0.9472 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M360). Boost clocks: 1242 MHz vs 925 MHz.

Feature	GeForce MX130	Radeon R9 M360
G3D Mark Score	1,805	1,819
Architecture	Maxwell	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	512+33%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.9539 TFLOPS	0.9472 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1242 MHz+34%	925 MHz
ROPs	8	16+100%
TMUs	24	32+33%
L1 Cache	192 KB+50%	128 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce MX130	Radeon R9 M360
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce MX130) vs 0.25 MB (Radeon R9 M360) — the GeForce MX130 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce MX130	Radeon R9 M360
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	40 GB/s	Unknown
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	0.25 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce MX130 draws 30W versus the Radeon R9 M360's 75W — a 85.7% difference. The GeForce MX130 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce MX130) vs 350W (Radeon R9 M360). Power connectors: Mobile vs Mobile.

Feature	GeForce MX130	Radeon R9 M360
TDP	30W-60%	75W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Mobile	Mobile
Length	—	1mm
Slots	—	0
Perf/Watt	60.2+148%	24.3

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Value Analysis

The GeForce MX130 launched at $120 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon R9 M360 launched at $300 and now averages $81. The GeForce MX130 costs 38.3% less ($31 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 36.1 (GeForce MX130) vs 22.5 (Radeon R9 M360) — the GeForce MX130 offers 60.4% better value. The GeForce MX130 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2015).