Radeon Pro 555X vs Radeon R9 360

Radeon Pro 555X

2018Core: 907 MHz

Radeon R9 360

2015Core: 900 MHzBoost: 925 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon Pro 555X

3,000

0.0%

3,032

+1.1%

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

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon Pro 555X uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon Pro 555X likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R9 360 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R9 360 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Pro 555X.

Insight	Radeon Pro 555X	Radeon R9 360
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))	🛑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 Radeon R9 360 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $55 versus $1,049 for the Radeon Pro 555X, it costs 95% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 1827.6% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon Pro 555X	Radeon R9 360
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+1827.6%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,049)	✅More affordable ($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.

Radeon Pro 555X Benchmark Check

Radeon R9 360 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Pro 555X and Radeon R9 360

Radeon Pro 555X

The Radeon Pro 555X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 16 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 907 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,000 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 Radeon Pro 555X scores 3,000 and the Radeon R9 360 reaches 3,032 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro 555X is built on GCN 4.0 while the Radeon R9 360 uses GCN 1.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 768 (Radeon Pro 555X) vs 512 (Radeon R9 360). Raw compute: 1.393 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 555X) vs 0.9472 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 360).

Feature	Radeon Pro 555X	Radeon R9 360
G3D Mark Score	3,000	3,032+1%
Architecture	GCN 4.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	768+50%	512
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.393 TFLOPS+47%	0.9472 TFLOPS
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	48+50%	32
L1 Cache	192 KB+50%	128 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon Pro 555X	Radeon R9 360
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Radeon Pro 555X) vs 0.25 MB (Radeon R9 360) — the Radeon Pro 555X has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon Pro 555X	Radeon R9 360
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	0.25 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Pro 555X draws 75W versus the Radeon R9 360's 30W — a 85.7% difference. The Radeon R9 360 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Pro 555X) vs 350W (Radeon R9 360). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon Pro 555X	Radeon R9 360
TDP	75W	30W-60%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	—	165mm
Height	—	110mm
Slots	—	2
Temp (Load)	—	75
Perf/Watt	40.0	101.1+153%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon Pro 555X launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $1049, while the Radeon R9 360 launched at $99 and now averages $55. The Radeon R9 360 costs 94.8% less ($994 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.9 (Radeon Pro 555X) vs 55.1 (Radeon R9 360) — the Radeon R9 360 offers 1800% better value. The Radeon Pro 555X is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2015).