Radeon R7 360 vs Radeon 740M

Radeon R7 360

2015Boost: 1000 MHz

Radeon 740M

2024Core: 800 MHzBoost: 2800 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon R7 360

3,116

+2.3%

3,045

0.0%

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 Radeon 740M

#327

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

891%

#329

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

808%

#330

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

806%

#334

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

733%

#335

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

728%

#337

Radeon 740M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#338

GeForce MX230

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

100%

#340

RADEON HD6410D

MSRP: $35|Avg: $5

99%

#341

GeForce 820M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

99%

#342

Radeon R7 M465X

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

98%

#344

GeForce 830A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

96%

#348

GeForce MX350

MSRP: $250|Avg: $200

93%

#349

GeForce 840A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

92%

#350

Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

91%

#351

HD Graphics 630

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon 740M is significantly newer (2024 vs 2015). The Radeon 740M likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R7 360 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R7 360 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon 740M.

Insight	Radeon R7 360	Radeon 740M
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.3%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017))	RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) (4nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon R7 360 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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 R7 360 Benchmark Check

Radeon 740M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R7 360 and Radeon 740M

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.

Radeon 740M

The Radeon 740M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 31 2024. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 800 MHz to 2800 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 4 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,045 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R7 360 scores 3,116 and the Radeon 740M reaches 3,045 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 360 is built on GCN 2.0 while the Radeon 740M uses RDNA 3.0, both on 28 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 768 (Radeon R7 360) vs 256 (Radeon 740M). Raw compute: 1.613 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 360) vs 2.867 TFLOPS (Radeon 740M). Boost clocks: 1000 MHz vs 2800 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R7 360	Radeon 740M
G3D Mark Score	3,116+2%	3,045
Architecture	GCN 2.0	RDNA 3.0
Process Node	28 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	768+200%	256
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.613 TFLOPS	2.867 TFLOPS+78%
Boost Clock	1000 MHz	2800 MHz+180%
ROPs	16+100%	8
TMUs	48+200%	16
L1 Cache	192 KB+200%	64 KB
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	2 MB+700%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R7 360	Radeon 740M
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of video memory. Bus width: 128-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Radeon R7 360) vs 2 MB (Radeon 740M) — the Radeon 740M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R7 360	Radeon 740M
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	System
Bus Width	128-bit	System
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	2 MB+700%

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R7 360 draws 80W versus the Radeon 740M's 45W — a 56% difference. The Radeon 740M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (Radeon R7 360) vs 350W (Radeon 740M). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs None.