Radeon R7 M370 vs GeForce RTX 3060
Radeon R7 M370
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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. The Radeon R7 M370 is positioned at rank #354 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R7 M370
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060
Why is GeForce RTX 3060 better than Radeon R7 M370?
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti completely dominates the Radeon R7 M370 in every performance metric. With 4864 CUDA cores on Ampere architecture versus just 384 shaders on GCN 1.0, the RTX 3060 Ti delivers modern gaming performance while the R7 M370 struggles with any game released after 2017.
The RTX 3060 Ti features 8 GB GDDR6 memory with 448 GB/s bandwidth, hardware ray tracing cores, and DLSS support for 1440p gaming at high settings. It can handle demanding titles like Cyberpunk 2077 and modern AAA games with excellent frame rates.
The Radeon R7 M370 is a 2015 mobile GPU with only 2 GB GDDR5 and 57 GB/s bandwidth—designed for basic laptop productivity, not gaming. Its PassMark G3D score of 1417 compares to over 12000 for the RTX 3060 Ti. This comparison highlights the generational leap in GPU technology over five years. Anyone with an R7 M370 looking to game should consider the RTX 3060 Ti or newer desktop cards for a transformative upgrade in performance.
Performance Comparison
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 3060 is significantly newer (2021 vs 2015). The GeForce RTX 3060 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R7 M370 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1098.5% higher G3D Mark score and 2300% more VRAM (12 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R7 M370.
| Insight | Radeon R7 M370 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1098.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1098.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 3060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $289 (vs $40), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 65.9% better value per dollar than the Radeon R7 M370.
| Insight | Radeon R7 M370 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+65.9%) |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($40) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($289) |
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 M370 and GeForce RTX 3060
Radeon R7 M370
The Radeon R7 M370 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 5 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 960 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,418 points.
GeForce RTX 3060
The GeForce RTX 3060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1320 MHz to 1777 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 170W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,995 points. Launch price was $329.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon R7 M370 scores 1,418 versus the GeForce RTX 3060's 16,995 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 1098.5%. The Radeon R7 M370 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce RTX 3060 uses Ampere, both on 28 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 384 (Radeon R7 M370) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060). Raw compute: 0.7373 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 M370) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060). Boost clocks: 960 MHz vs 1777 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M370 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,418 | 16,995+1099% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 3584+833% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7373 TFLOPS | 12.74 TFLOPS+1628% |
| Boost Clock | 960 MHz | 1777 MHz+85% |
| ROPs | 8 | 48+500% |
| TMUs | 24 | 112+367% |
| L1 Cache | 0.09 MB | 3.5 MB+3789% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 3 MB+1100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R7 M370 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon R7 M370 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 has 12 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 offers 2300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Radeon R7 M370) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060) — the GeForce RTX 3060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M370 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 12 GB+2300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | 360 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 192-bit+50% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 3 MB+1100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R7 M370 draws 75W versus the GeForce RTX 3060's 170W — a 77.6% difference. The Radeon R7 M370 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 M370) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 3060). Power connectors: Mobile vs 8-pin.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M370 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-56% | 170W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-36% | 550W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | 8-pin |
| Length | — | 242mm |
| Height | — | 112mm |
| Slots | — | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 18.9 | 100.0+429% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R7 M370 launched at $130 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the GeForce RTX 3060 launched at $329 and now averages $289. The Radeon R7 M370 costs 86.2% less ($249 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 35.5 (Radeon R7 M370) vs 58.8 (GeForce RTX 3060) — the GeForce RTX 3060 offers 65.6% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2015).
| Feature | Radeon R7 M370 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $130-60% | $329 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40-86% | $289 |
| Performance per Dollar | 35.5 | 58.8+66% |
| Codename | Litho | GA106 |
| Release | May 5 2015 | January 12 2021 |
| Ranking | #778 | #114 |
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