Radeon R6 M255DX vs Radeon R7 A360
Radeon R6 M255DX
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R7 A360
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R7 A360 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R6 M255DX.
| Insight | Radeon R6 M255DX | Radeon R7 A360 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN (2012−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017)) |
| 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 Radeon R6 M255DX offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R6 M255DX holds the technical lead. Priced at $10 (vs $55), it costs 82% less, resulting in a 440.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R6 M255DX | Radeon R7 A360 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+440.2%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($10) | ⚠️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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R6 M255DX and Radeon R7 A360
Radeon R6 M255DX
The Radeon R6 M255DX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 4 2014. It features the GCN architecture. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 605 points.
Radeon R7 A360
The Radeon R7 A360 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: 616 points. Launch price was $109.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R6 M255DX scores 605 and the Radeon R7 A360 reaches 616 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R6 M255DX is built on GCN while the Radeon R7 A360 uses GCN 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 896 (Radeon R6 M255DX) vs 768 (Radeon R7 A360).
| Feature | Radeon R6 M255DX | Radeon R7 A360 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 605 | 616+2% |
| Architecture | GCN | GCN 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 896+17% | 768 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R6 M255DX | Radeon R7 A360 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon R6 M255DX | Radeon R7 A360 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R6 M255DX draws 30W versus the Radeon R7 A360's 80W — a 90.9% difference. The Radeon R6 M255DX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R6 M255DX) vs 350W (Radeon R7 A360). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None.
| Feature | Radeon R6 M255DX | Radeon R7 A360 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-63% | 80W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Length | 1mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 20.2+162% | 7.7 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R6 M255DX launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the Radeon R7 A360 launched at $109 and now averages $55. The Radeon R6 M255DX costs 81.8% less ($45 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 60.5 (Radeon R6 M255DX) vs 11.2 (Radeon R7 A360) — the Radeon R6 M255DX offers 440.2% better value. The Radeon R7 A360 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2014).
| Feature | Radeon R6 M255DX | Radeon R7 A360 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $109 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10-82% | $55 |
| Performance per Dollar | 60.5+440% | 11.2 |
| Codename | — | Tobago |
| Release | June 4 2014 | June 18 2015 |
| Ranking | #800 | #576 |
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