Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 vs Radeon R7 M365X

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 PRO A8-9600 is positioned at rank 173 and the Radeon R7 M365X is on rank 602, so the Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600

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Radeon Pro VII

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99%

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Quadro RTX 5000

MSRP: $2299|Avg: $692

96%

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Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)

MSRP: $2299|Avg: $692

95%

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Radeon Pro W6800X

MSRP: $2799|Avg: $2799

91%

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Tesla T10

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $975

89%

#158

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

2101%

#173

Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600

MSRP: $119|Avg: $86

100%

#175

Radeon Pro 560

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

99%

#176

Radeon Pro 460

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

98%

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Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E

MSRP: $139|Avg: $85

94%

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FirePro M5950

MSRP: $200|Avg: $200

93%

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Radeon Pro WX 7130

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $200

91%

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FirePro W7100

MSRP: $799|Avg: $114

90%

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P106-090

MSRP: $389|Avg: $30

90%

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Radeon Pro WX 4130

MSRP: $300|Avg: $100

90%

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Tesla M6

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $84

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon R7 M365X

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Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

3948%

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GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

3579%

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GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

3569%

#599

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

3246%

#600

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

3224%

#602

Radeon R7 M365X

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

100%

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Mobility Radeon HD 5870

MSRP: $399|Avg: $50

99%

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Radeon R7 M260DX

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

99%

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Radeon HD 8610G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

97%

#606

Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8750M Dual

MSRP: $250|Avg: $60

95%

#607

Radeon HD 4650 AGP

MSRP: $80|Avg: $20

95%

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GeForce 9800M GS

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

94%

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Radeon R7 M270

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

94%

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GeForce 9800 GTX

MSRP: $299|Avg: $30

93%

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Seria Mobility Radeon HD 3400

MSRP: $49|Avg: $10

93%

#612

Mobility Radeon HD 5850

MSRP: $299|Avg: $30

93%

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GeForce 205

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

92%

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GeForce 9600 GSO

MSRP: $129|Avg: $25

91%

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GeForce 9800 GTX/9800 GTX+

MSRP: $229|Avg: $40

91%

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GeForce 9400

MSRP: $59|Avg: $15

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 is significantly newer (2023 vs 2016). The Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R7 M365X lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R7 M365X.

Insight	Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600	Radeon R7 M365X
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%)
Longevity	RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) (5nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $86 versus $300 for the Radeon R7 M365X, it costs 71% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 254.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600	Radeon R7 M365X
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+254.3%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($86)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($300)

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.

Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 Benchmark Check

Radeon R7 M365X Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 and Radeon R7 M365X

Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600

The Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 13 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1855 MHz to 2495 MHz. It has 6144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 295W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 96 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 837 points. Launch price was $3,999.

Radeon R7 M365X

The Radeon R7 M365X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 15 2016. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 925 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 824 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 scores 837 and the Radeon R7 M365X reaches 824 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 is built on RDNA 3.0 while the Radeon R7 M365X uses GCN 1.0, both on 5 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 6,144 (Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600) vs 512 (Radeon R7 M365X). Raw compute: 61.32 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600) vs 0.9472 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 M365X). Boost clocks: 2495 MHz vs 925 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600	Radeon R7 M365X
G3D Mark Score	837+2%	824
Architecture	RDNA 3.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	5 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	6144+1100%	512
Compute (TFLOPS)	61.32 TFLOPS+6374%	0.9472 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2495 MHz+170%	925 MHz
ROPs	192+1100%	16
TMUs	384+1100%	32
L1 Cache	3 MB+2208%	0.13 MB
L2 Cache	6 MB+2300%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600	Radeon R7 M365X
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 6 MB (Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600) vs 0.25 MB (Radeon R7 M365X) — the Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600	Radeon R7 M365X
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	6 MB+2300%	0.25 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 draws 295W versus the Radeon R7 M365X's 75W — a 118.9% difference. The Radeon R7 M365X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600) vs 350W (Radeon R7 M365X). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile.

Feature	Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600	Radeon R7 M365X
TDP	295W	75W-75%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Mobile
Length	—	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	—	0
Temp (Load)	—	85
Perf/Watt	2.8	11.0+293%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 launched at $119 MSRP and currently averages $86, while the Radeon R7 M365X launched at $300 and now averages $300. The Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 costs 71.3% less ($214 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.7 (Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600) vs 2.7 (Radeon R7 M365X) — the Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 offers 259.3% better value. The Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2016).