Radeon R7 M360 vs Radeon HD 8610G + 8600M Dual
Radeon R7 M360
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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 M360 is positioned at rank 234 and the Radeon HD 8610G + 8600M Dual is on rank 527, 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 Radeon HD 8610G + 8600M Dual
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 8610G + 8600M Dual is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R7 M360 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon R7 M360 | Radeon HD 8610G + 8600M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Legacy) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+700%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 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 $150), it costs 80% less, resulting in a 396.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R7 M360 | Radeon HD 8610G + 8600M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+396.6%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($30) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150) |
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 Radeon HD 8610G + 8600M Dual
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.
Radeon HD 8610G + 8600M Dual
The Radeon HD 8610G + 8600M Dual is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 1 2013. The core clock speed is 720 / 775 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 589 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R7 M360 scores 585 and the Radeon HD 8610G + 8600M Dual reaches 589 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. Shader units: 768 (Radeon R7 M360) vs 768 (Radeon HD 8610G + 8600M Dual).
| Feature | Radeon R7 M360 | Radeon HD 8610G + 8600M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 585 | 589 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 768 | 768 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R7 M360 | Radeon HD 8610G + 8600M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The Radeon R7 M360 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 8610G + 8600M Dual 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.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M360 | Radeon HD 8610G + 8600M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+700% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_0) (Radeon R7 M360) vs 11_1 (Radeon HD 8610G + 8600M Dual). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 0.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M360 | Radeon HD 8610G + 8600M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_0)+9% | 11_1 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (Radeon R7 M360) vs UVD 3 (Radeon HD 8610G + 8600M Dual). Decoder: UVD 4.0 vs UVD 3.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M360 | Radeon HD 8610G + 8600M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 1.0 | UVD 3 |
| Decoder | UVD 4.0 | UVD 3 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 | — |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R7 M360 draws 80W versus the Radeon HD 8610G + 8600M Dual's 50W — a 46.2% difference. The Radeon HD 8610G + 8600M Dual is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 M360) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8610G + 8600M Dual). Power connectors: Mobile vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M360 | Radeon HD 8610G + 8600M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 80W | 50W-38% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | — | 1mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Perf/Watt | 7.3 | 11.8+62% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R7 M360 launched at $120 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Radeon HD 8610G + 8600M Dual launched at $150 and now averages $150. The Radeon R7 M360 costs 80% less ($120 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 19.5 (Radeon R7 M360) vs 3.9 (Radeon HD 8610G + 8600M Dual) — the Radeon R7 M360 offers 400% better value. The Radeon R7 M360 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2013).
| Feature | Radeon R7 M360 | Radeon HD 8610G + 8600M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $120-20% | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-80% | $150 |
| Performance per Dollar | 19.5+400% | 3.9 |
| Codename | Tobago | — |
| Release | June 18 2015 | August 1 2013 |
| Ranking | #576 | #881 |
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