Radeon R7 M360 vs GeForce 720A
Radeon R7 M360
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 M360 is positioned at rank 234 and the GeForce 720A is on rank 252, so the Radeon R7 M360 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 M360
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 720A
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R7 M360 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% higher G3D Mark score and 700% more VRAM (4 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 720A.
| Insight | Radeon R7 M360 | GeForce 720A |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+700%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R7 M360 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R7 M360 holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $30), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 1.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R7 M360 | GeForce 720A |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1.4%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 M360 and GeForce 720A
Radeon R7 M360
The Radeon R7 M360 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: 585 points. Launch price was $109.
GeForce 720A
The GeForce 720A is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 928 MHz to 941 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 577 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R7 M360 scores 585 and the GeForce 720A reaches 577 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 M360 is built on GCN 2.0 while the GeForce 720A uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 768 (Radeon R7 M360) vs 384 (GeForce 720A). Raw compute: 1.613 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 M360) vs 0.7227 TFLOPS (GeForce 720A). Boost clocks: 1000 MHz vs 941 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M360 | GeForce 720A |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 585+1% | 577 |
| Architecture | GCN 2.0 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 768+100% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.613 TFLOPS+123% | 0.7227 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1000 MHz+6% | 941 MHz |
| ROPs | 16+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 48+100% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB | 192 KB |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R7 M360 | GeForce 720A |
|---|---|---|
| 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 M360 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce 720A has 512 MB. The Radeon R7 M360 offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Radeon R7 M360) vs 1 MB (GeForce 720A) — the GeForce 720A has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M360 | GeForce 720A |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+700% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_0) (Radeon R7 M360) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce 720A). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.0. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M360 | GeForce 720A |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_0) | 12 (11_0) |
| Vulkan | 1.2+20% | 1.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (Radeon R7 M360) vs NVENC (GeForce 720A). Decoder: UVD 4.0 vs NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Radeon R7 M360) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce 720A).
| Feature | Radeon R7 M360 | GeForce 720A |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 1.0 | NVENC |
| Decoder | UVD 4.0 | NVDEC |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R7 M360 draws 80W versus the GeForce 720A's 33W — a 83.2% difference. The GeForce 720A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 M360) vs 350W (GeForce 720A). Power connectors: Mobile vs Legacy.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M360 | GeForce 720A |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 80W | 33W-59% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | Legacy |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 85 |
| Perf/Watt | 7.3 | 17.5+140% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R7 M360 launched at $120 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the GeForce 720A launched at $30 and now averages $30. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 19.5 (Radeon R7 M360) vs 19.2 (GeForce 720A) — the Radeon R7 M360 offers 1.6% better value.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M360 | GeForce 720A |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $120 | $30-75% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | $30 |
| Performance per Dollar | 19.5+2% | 19.2 |
| Codename | Tobago | GM108 |
| Release | June 18 2015 | March 13 2015 |
| Ranking | #576 | #810 |
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