Radeon R5 A6-8500P vs Radeon R7 M360
Radeon R5 A6-8500P
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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 Radeon R5 A6-8500P is positioned at rank 203 and the Radeon R7 M360 is on rank 234, so the Radeon R5 A6-8500P offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R5 A6-8500P
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R7 M360
Performance Comparison
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon R5 A6-8500P uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon R5 A6-8500P likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R7 M360 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R5 A6-8500P is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R7 M360 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon R5 A6-8500P | Radeon R7 M360 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (7nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+700%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R7 M360 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $30 versus $50 for the Radeon R5 A6-8500P, it costs 40% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 66.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R5 A6-8500P | Radeon R7 M360 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+66.1%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) | ✅More affordable ($30) |
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R5 A6-8500P and Radeon R7 M360
Radeon R5 A6-8500P
The Radeon R5 A6-8500P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 28 2020. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1700 MHz to 2105 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 587 points. Launch price was $579.
Radeon R7 M360
The Radeon R7 M360 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 18 2015. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 585 points. Launch price was $109.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R5 A6-8500P scores 587 and the Radeon R7 M360 reaches 585 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R5 A6-8500P is built on RDNA 2.0 while the Radeon R7 M360 uses GCN 2.0, both on 7 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 3,840 (Radeon R5 A6-8500P) vs 768 (Radeon R7 M360). Raw compute: 16.17 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 A6-8500P) vs 1.613 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 M360). Boost clocks: 2105 MHz vs 1000 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R5 A6-8500P | Radeon R7 M360 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 587 | 585 |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | GCN 2.0 |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 3840+400% | 768 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 16.17 TFLOPS+902% | 1.613 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2105 MHz+111% | 1000 MHz |
| ROPs | 96+500% | 16 |
| TMUs | 240+400% | 48 |
| L1 Cache | 768 KB+300% | 192 KB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+1500% | 0.25 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R5 A6-8500P | Radeon R7 M360 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon R5 A6-8500P comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon R7 M360 has 4 GB. The Radeon R7 M360 offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon R5 A6-8500P) vs 0.25 MB (Radeon R7 M360) — the Radeon R5 A6-8500P has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R5 A6-8500P | Radeon R7 M360 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 4 GB+700% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+1500% | 0.25 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R5 A6-8500P draws 250W versus the Radeon R7 M360's 80W — a 103% difference. The Radeon R7 M360 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R5 A6-8500P) vs 350W (Radeon R7 M360). Power connectors: None vs Mobile.
| Feature | Radeon R5 A6-8500P | Radeon R7 M360 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 80W-68% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | Mobile |
| Perf/Watt | 2.3 | 7.3+217% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R5 A6-8500P launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon R7 M360 launched at $120 and now averages $30. The Radeon R7 M360 costs 40% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 11.7 (Radeon R5 A6-8500P) vs 19.5 (Radeon R7 M360) — the Radeon R7 M360 offers 66.7% better value. The Radeon R5 A6-8500P is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2015).
| Feature | Radeon R5 A6-8500P | Radeon R7 M360 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100-17% | $120 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $30-40% |
| Performance per Dollar | 11.7 | 19.5+67% |
| Codename | Navi 21 | Tobago |
| Release | October 28 2020 | June 18 2015 |
| Ranking | #65 | #576 |
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