Radeon R7 A360 vs Radeon HD 5600/5700
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 Radeon HD 5600/5700 is on rank 196, so the Radeon HD 5600/5700 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 Radeon HD 5600/5700
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R7 A360 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 5600/5700.
| Insight | Radeon R7 A360 | Radeon HD 5600/5700 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) |
| 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 |
💎 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 $99), it costs 44% less, resulting in a 80.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R7 A360 | Radeon HD 5600/5700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+80.3%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($55) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($99) |
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 Radeon HD 5600/5700
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.
Radeon HD 5600/5700
The Radeon HD 5600/5700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 14 2010. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The boost clock speed is 880 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 615 points. Launch price was $369.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R7 A360 scores 616 and the Radeon HD 5600/5700 reaches 615 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 A360 is built on GCN 2.0 while the Radeon HD 5600/5700 uses TeraScale 3, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 768 (Radeon R7 A360) vs 1,536 (Radeon HD 5600/5700). Raw compute: 1.613 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 A360) vs 2.703 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 5600/5700). Boost clocks: 1000 MHz vs 880 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R7 A360 | Radeon HD 5600/5700 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 616 | 615 |
| Architecture | GCN 2.0 | TeraScale 3 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 768 | 1536+100% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.613 TFLOPS | 2.703 TFLOPS+68% |
| Boost Clock | 1000 MHz+14% | 880 MHz |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 48 | 96+100% |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB | 192 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R7 A360 | Radeon HD 5600/5700 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Radeon R7 A360) vs 512 KB (Radeon HD 5600/5700) — the Radeon HD 5600/5700 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R7 A360 | Radeon HD 5600/5700 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R7 A360 draws 80W versus the Radeon HD 5600/5700's 250W — a 103% difference. The Radeon R7 A360 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 A360) vs 350W (Radeon HD 5600/5700). Power connectors: None vs None.
| Feature | Radeon R7 A360 | Radeon HD 5600/5700 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 80W-68% | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | None |
| Length | — | 168mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 70°C |
| Perf/Watt | 7.7+208% | 2.5 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R7 A360 launched at $109 MSRP and currently averages $55, while the Radeon HD 5600/5700 launched at $99 and now averages $99. The Radeon R7 A360 costs 44.4% less ($44 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 11.2 (Radeon R7 A360) vs 6.2 (Radeon HD 5600/5700) — the Radeon R7 A360 offers 80.6% better value. The Radeon R7 A360 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2010).
| Feature | Radeon R7 A360 | Radeon HD 5600/5700 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $109 | $99-9% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $55-44% | $99 |
| Performance per Dollar | 11.2+81% | 6.2 |
| Codename | Tobago | Cayman |
| Release | June 18 2015 | December 14 2010 |
| Ranking | #576 | #596 |
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