Radeon R6 vs Radeon R7 A360

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 R7 A360

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

1284%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1233%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

1219%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1217%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1215%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

1208%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

1192%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1188%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1177%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

1174%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

1160%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1157%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

1136%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1136%

#194

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

1416%

#209

Radeon R7 A360

MSRP: $109|Avg: $55

100%

#210

Radeon R5 235X

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

100%

#211

Radeon HD 7290

MSRP: $20|Avg: $5

99%

#212

Radeon HD 8210

MSRP: $35|Avg: $5

99%

#213

Radeon HD 8330

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

97%

#214

GeForce GT 520

MSRP: $59|Avg: $15

97%

#215

GeForce GT 420

MSRP: $79|Avg: $79

97%

#216

Radeon HD4670

MSRP: $67|Avg: $15

97%

#217

GeForce GTX 275

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

96%

#219

Radeon HD 7400G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

95%

#220

Radeon HD 7480D

MSRP: $53|Avg: $30

94%

#221

Radeon HD 7520G

MSRP: $60|Avg: $15

93%

#222

Radeon HD 8350G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

91%

#223

Radeon HD 6480G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

91%

#224

GeForce GT 415

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon R6 uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon R6 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R7 A360 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R7 A360 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (512 MB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R6.

Insight	Radeon R6	Radeon R7 A360
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%)
Longevity	GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R6 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $49 versus $55 for the Radeon R7 A360, it costs 11% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 11.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R6	Radeon R7 A360
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+11.5%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($49)	⚠️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.

Radeon R6 Benchmark Check

Radeon R7 A360 Benchmark Check

Loading...

Check FPS for your specific build

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R6 and Radeon R7 A360

Radeon R6

The Radeon R6 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 2019. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1218 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 612 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 scores 612 and the Radeon R7 A360 reaches 616 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R6 is built on GCN 4.0 while the Radeon R7 A360 uses GCN 2.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon R6) vs 768 (Radeon R7 A360). Raw compute: 1.247 TFLOPS (Radeon R6) vs 1.613 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 A360). Boost clocks: 1218 MHz vs 1000 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R6	Radeon R7 A360
G3D Mark Score	612	616
Architecture	GCN 4.0	GCN 2.0
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	512	768+50%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.247 TFLOPS	1.613 TFLOPS+29%
Boost Clock	1218 MHz+22%	1000 MHz
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	32	48+50%
L1 Cache	128 KB	192 KB+50%
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

✨

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R6	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)

The Radeon R6 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon R7 A360 has 512 MB. The Radeon R7 A360 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon R6) vs 256 KB (Radeon R7 A360) — the Radeon R6 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R6	Radeon R7 A360
VRAM Capacity	0 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

🔌

Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R6 draws 50W versus the Radeon R7 A360's 80W — a 46.2% difference. The Radeon R6 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R6) vs 350W (Radeon R7 A360). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None.

Feature	Radeon R6	Radeon R7 A360
TDP	50W-38%	80W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	None
Slots	0	—
Temp (Load)	65°C	—
Perf/Watt	12.2+58%	7.7

💰

Value Analysis

The Radeon R6 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the Radeon R7 A360 launched at $109 and now averages $55. The Radeon R6 costs 10.9% less ($6 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 12.5 (Radeon R6) vs 11.2 (Radeon R7 A360) — the Radeon R6 offers 11.6% better value. The Radeon R6 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2015).