
Radeon R7 360 vs GeForce GTX 560 Ti

Radeon R7 360
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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 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.
| Insight | Radeon R7 360 | GeForce 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.
| Insight | Radeon R7 360 | GeForce 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

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.

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).
| Feature | Radeon R7 360 | GeForce 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)
| Feature | Radeon R7 360 | GeForce 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 |
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.
| Feature | Radeon R7 360 | GeForce 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% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (Radeon R7 360) vs 11_0 (GeForce GTX 560 Ti). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon R7 360 | GeForce GTX 560 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12+9% | 11_0 |
| Max Displays | 3+50% | 2 |
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).
| Feature | Radeon R7 360 | GeForce GTX 560 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 2.0 | NVENC 1st Gen |
| Decoder | UVD 4.2 | NVDEC 1st Gen |
| Codecs | H.264 | H.264 |
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.
| Feature | Radeon R7 360 | GeForce 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 |
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).
| Feature | Radeon R7 360 | GeForce 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 |
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