Radeon R7 A360 vs GeForce GTX 280M SLI
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 GTX 280M SLI is on rank 440, 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 GTX 280M SLI
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon R7 A360 is significantly newer (2015 vs 2009). 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 GTX 280M SLI lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 280M SLI is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R7 A360.
| Insight | Radeon R7 A360 | GeForce GTX 280M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / G9x (2007−2010)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 280M SLI 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R7 A360 and GeForce GTX 280M SLI
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 GTX 280M SLI
The GeForce GTX 280M SLI is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 2 2009. It features the G9x architecture. The core clock speed is 585 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 621 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R7 A360 scores 616 and the GeForce GTX 280M SLI reaches 621 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 A360 is built on GCN 2.0 while the GeForce GTX 280M SLI uses G9x, both on 28 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 768 (Radeon R7 A360) vs 256 (GeForce GTX 280M SLI).
| Feature | Radeon R7 A360 | GeForce GTX 280M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 616 | 621 |
| Architecture | GCN 2.0 | G9x |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 768+200% | 256 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R7 A360 | GeForce GTX 280M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| 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 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Radeon R7 A360 | GeForce GTX 280M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 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 GTX 280M SLI's 150W — a 60.9% difference. The Radeon R7 A360 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 A360) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 280M SLI). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon R7 A360 | GeForce GTX 280M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 80W-47% | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | PCIe-powered |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 95°C |
| Perf/Watt | 7.7+88% | 4.1 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R7 A360 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2009).
| Feature | Radeon R7 A360 | GeForce GTX 280M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $109 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $55 | — |
| Codename | Tobago | N10E-GTX |
| Release | June 18 2015 | March 2 2009 |
| Ranking | #576 | #793 |
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