Radeon R7 M360 vs Radeon R5 M330
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 R5 M330 is on rank 480, 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 R5 M330
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R5 M330 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R7 M360.
| Insight | Radeon R7 M360 | Radeon R5 M330 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN (2012−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R5 M330 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R5 M330 holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $30), it costs 33% less, resulting in a 52.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R7 M360 | Radeon R5 M330 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+52.8%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($30) | ✅More affordable ($20) |
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 R5 M330
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 R5 M330
The Radeon R5 M330 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 9 2015. It features the GCN architecture. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 596 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R7 M360 scores 585 and the Radeon R5 M330 reaches 596 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 M360 is built on GCN 2.0 while the Radeon R5 M330 uses GCN, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 768 (Radeon R7 M360) vs 1,024 (Radeon R5 M330).
| Feature | Radeon R7 M360 | Radeon R5 M330 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 585 | 596+2% |
| Architecture | GCN 2.0 | GCN |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 768 | 1024+33% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R7 M360 | Radeon R5 M330 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 4 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M360 | Radeon R5 M330 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 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 12 (FL11_1) (Radeon R5 M330). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 3.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M360 | Radeon R5 M330 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_0) | 12 (FL11_1) |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.3+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6+5% | 4.4 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (Radeon R7 M360) vs UVD (Radeon R5 M330). Decoder: UVD 4.0 vs VCE. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Radeon R7 M360) vs H.264,HEVC,MPEG-4,MVC (Radeon R5 M330).
| Feature | Radeon R7 M360 | Radeon R5 M330 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 1.0 | UVD |
| Decoder | UVD 4.0 | VCE |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 | H.264,HEVC,MPEG-4,MVC |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R7 M360 draws 80W versus the Radeon R5 M330's 75W — a 6.5% difference. The Radeon R5 M330 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 M360) vs 350W (Radeon R5 M330). Power connectors: Mobile vs Mobile.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M360 | Radeon R5 M330 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 80W | 75W-6% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | Mobile |
| Temp (Load) | — | 95°C |
| Perf/Watt | 7.3 | 7.9+8% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R7 M360 launched at $120 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Radeon R5 M330 launched at $120 and now averages $20. The Radeon R5 M330 costs 33.3% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 19.5 (Radeon R7 M360) vs 29.8 (Radeon R5 M330) — the Radeon R5 M330 offers 52.8% better value.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M360 | Radeon R5 M330 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $120 | $120 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | $20-33% |
| Performance per Dollar | 19.5 | 29.8+53% |
| Codename | Tobago | Pitcairn |
| Release | June 18 2015 | June 9 2015 |
| Ranking | #576 | #522 |
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