Radeon R7 A360 vs GeForce 9800 GX2
Radeon R7 A360
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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.
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. The Radeon R7 A360 is positioned at rank 209 and the GeForce 9800 GX2 is on rank 691, so the Radeon R7 A360 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R7 A360
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 9800 GX2
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon R7 A360 is significantly newer (2015 vs 2008). The Radeon R7 A360 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 9800 GX2 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 0.5% higher G3D Mark score and 24900% more VRAM (512 MB vs 2 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 9800 GX2.
| Insight | Radeon R7 A360 | GeForce 9800 GX2 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+24900%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R7 A360 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R7 A360 holds the technical lead. Priced at $55 (vs $75), it costs 27% less, resulting in a 37% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R7 A360 | GeForce 9800 GX2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+37%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($55) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($75) |
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 A360 and GeForce 9800 GX2
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.
GeForce 9800 GX2
The GeForce 9800 GX2 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 15 2008. It features the G9x architecture. The core clock speed is 500 MHz. It has 224 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 65 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 613 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R7 A360 scores 616 and the GeForce 9800 GX2 reaches 613 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 A360 is built on GCN 2.0 while the GeForce 9800 GX2 uses G9x, both on 28 nm vs 65 nm. Shader units: 768 (Radeon R7 A360) vs 224 (GeForce 9800 GX2).
| Feature | Radeon R7 A360 | GeForce 9800 GX2 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 616 | 613 |
| Architecture | GCN 2.0 | G9x |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 65 nm |
| Shading Units | 768+243% | 224 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R7 A360 | GeForce 9800 GX2 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon R7 A360 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 9800 GX2 has 2 MB. The Radeon R7 A360 offers 24900% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Radeon R7 A360 | GeForce 9800 GX2 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB+24900% | 0.002 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R7 A360 draws 80W versus the GeForce 9800 GX2's 150W — a 60.9% difference. The Radeon R7 A360 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 A360) vs 350W (GeForce 9800 GX2). Power connectors: None vs Legacy.
| Feature | Radeon R7 A360 | GeForce 9800 GX2 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 80W-47% | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | Legacy |
| Length | — | 267mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | — | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 105°C |
| Perf/Watt | 7.7+88% | 4.1 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R7 A360 launched at $109 MSRP and currently averages $55, while the GeForce 9800 GX2 launched at $599 and now averages $75. The Radeon R7 A360 costs 26.7% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 11.2 (Radeon R7 A360) vs 8.2 (GeForce 9800 GX2) — the Radeon R7 A360 offers 36.6% better value. The Radeon R7 A360 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2008).
| Feature | Radeon R7 A360 | GeForce 9800 GX2 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $109-82% | $599 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $55-27% | $75 |
| Performance per Dollar | 11.2+37% | 8.2 |
| Codename | Tobago | NB9E-GTX |
| Release | June 18 2015 | July 15 2008 |
| Ranking | #576 | #825 |
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