Radeon R7 360
VS
GeForce GTX 560 Ti

Radeon R7 360 vs GeForce GTX 560 Ti

AMD

Radeon R7 360

2015Boost: 1000 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 560 Ti

2011Core: 823 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R7 360 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 560 Ti.

InsightRadeon R7 360GeForce GTX 560 Ti
Performance
Leading raw performance (+1.2%)
Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014))
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
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R7 360 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R7 360 holds the technical lead. Priced at $35 (vs $50), it costs 30% less, resulting in a 44.5% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightRadeon R7 360GeForce GTX 560 Ti
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+44.5%)
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($35)
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50)

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 R7 360 and GeForce GTX 560 Ti

AMD

Radeon R7 360

The Radeon R7 360 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: 3,116 points. Launch price was $109.

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 560 Ti

The GeForce GTX 560 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 25 2011. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 823 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,080 points. Launch price was $249.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon R7 360 scores 3,116 and the GeForce GTX 560 Ti reaches 3,080 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 360 is built on GCN 2.0 while the GeForce GTX 560 Ti uses Fermi 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 768 (Radeon R7 360) vs 384 (GeForce GTX 560 Ti). Raw compute: 1.613 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 360) vs 1.263 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 560 Ti).

FeatureRadeon R7 360GeForce GTX 560 Ti
G3D Mark Score
3,116+1%
3,080
Architecture
GCN 2.0
Fermi 2.0
Process Node
28 nm
40 nm
Shading Units
768+100%
384
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.613 TFLOPS+28%
1.263 TFLOPS
ROPs
16
32+100%
TMUs
48
64+33%
L1 Cache
192 KB
512 KB+167%
L2 Cache
256 KB
512 KB+100%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon R7 360GeForce GTX 560 Ti
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation
Not Supported
FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
AMD Anti-Lag
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Radeon R7 360) vs 512 KB (GeForce GTX 560 Ti) — the GeForce GTX 560 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureRadeon R7 360GeForce GTX 560 Ti
VRAM Capacity
2 GB
2 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth
Unknown
Unknown
Bus Width
128-bit
256-bit+100%
L2 Cache
256 KB
512 KB+100%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (Radeon R7 360) vs 11_0 (GeForce GTX 560 Ti). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 2.

FeatureRadeon R7 360GeForce GTX 560 Ti
DirectX
12+9%
11_0
Max Displays
3+50%
2
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (Radeon R7 360) vs NVENC 1st Gen (GeForce GTX 560 Ti). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs NVDEC 1st Gen. Supported codecs: H.264 (Radeon R7 360) vs H.264 (GeForce GTX 560 Ti).

FeatureRadeon R7 360GeForce GTX 560 Ti
Encoder
VCE 2.0
NVENC 1st Gen
Decoder
UVD 4.2
NVDEC 1st Gen
Codecs
H.264
H.264
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R7 360 draws 80W versus the GeForce GTX 560 Ti's 160W — a 66.7% difference. The Radeon R7 360 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (Radeon R7 360) vs 500W (GeForce GTX 560 Ti). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 2x 6-pin. Card length: 165mm vs 229mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

FeatureRadeon R7 360GeForce GTX 560 Ti
TDP
80W-50%
160W
Recommended PSU
450W-10%
500W
Power Connector
1x 6-pin
2x 6-pin
Length
165mm
229mm
Slots
2
2
Perf/Watt
39.0+102%
19.3
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Value Analysis

The Radeon R7 360 launched at $109 MSRP and currently averages $35, while the GeForce GTX 560 Ti launched at $249 and now averages $50. The Radeon R7 360 costs 30% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 89.0 (Radeon R7 360) vs 61.6 (GeForce GTX 560 Ti) — the Radeon R7 360 offers 44.5% better value. The Radeon R7 360 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2011).

FeatureRadeon R7 360GeForce GTX 560 Ti
MSRP
$109-56%
$249
Avg Price (30d)
$35-30%
$50
Performance per Dollar
89.0+44%
61.6
Codename
Tobago
GF114
Release
June 18 2015
January 25 2011
Ranking
#576
#580