Radeon R9 360 vs FirePro W5000

Radeon R9 360

2015Core: 900 MHzBoost: 925 MHz

FirePro W5000

2012Core: 825 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon R9 360

3,032

+2.2%

2,967

0.0%

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 R9 360 is positioned at rank 179 and the FirePro W5000 is on rank 216, so the Radeon R9 360 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 R9 360

#169

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

354%

#171

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

321%

#172

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

320%

#176

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

291%

#177

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

289%

#179

Radeon R9 360

MSRP: $99|Avg: $55

100%

#180

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $65

100%

#181

GeForce GTX 460M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

99%

#182

Radeon 6750M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25

99%

#183

GeForce GT 525M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

98%

#185

Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

98%

#187

GeForce MX550

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro W5000

#92

RTX A6000

MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500

99%

#93

Quadro RTX A6000

MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500

99%

#94

RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell

MSRP: $6999|Avg: $4799

89%

#201

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

2984%

#216

FirePro W5000

MSRP: $599|Avg: $40

100%

#219

FirePro W7000 Adapter

MSRP: $899|Avg: $15

99%

#220

Quadro K420

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

98%

#223

FirePro W7000

MSRP: $899|Avg: $50

97%

#224

Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700

MSRP: $169|Avg: $100

96%

#226

FirePro D500

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

92%

#227

FirePro 3D V4800

MSRP: $189|Avg: $20

91%

#231

GRID T4-2Q

MSRP: $845|Avg: $600

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R9 360 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro W5000.

Insight	Radeon R9 360	FirePro W5000
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.2%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The FirePro W5000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro W5000 holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $55), it costs 27% less, resulting in a 34.6% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R9 360	FirePro W5000
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+34.6%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($55)	✅More affordable ($40)

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 R9 360 Benchmark Check

FirePro W5000 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 360 and FirePro W5000

Radeon R9 360

The Radeon R9 360 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 925 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,032 points.

FirePro W5000

The FirePro W5000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 7 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 825 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,967 points. Launch price was $599.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R9 360 scores 3,032 and the FirePro W5000 reaches 2,967 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 360 is built on GCN 1.0 while the FirePro W5000 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 512 (Radeon R9 360) vs 768 (FirePro W5000). Raw compute: 0.9472 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 360) vs 1.267 TFLOPS (FirePro W5000).

Feature	Radeon R9 360	FirePro W5000
G3D Mark Score	3,032+2%	2,967
Architecture	GCN 1.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	512	768+50%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.9472 TFLOPS	1.267 TFLOPS+34%
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	32	48+50%
L1 Cache	128 KB	192 KB+50%
L2 Cache	256 KB	512 KB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R9 360	FirePro W5000
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Radeon R9 360) vs 512 KB (FirePro W5000) — the FirePro W5000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R9 360	FirePro W5000
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	512 KB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_0) (Radeon R9 360) vs 12 (FirePro W5000). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2.170. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.

Feature	Radeon R9 360	FirePro W5000
DirectX	12 (12_0)	12
Vulkan	1.2	1.2.170
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	6+50%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (Radeon R9 360) vs VCE 1.0 (FirePro W5000). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs UVD 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon R9 360) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (FirePro W5000).

Feature	Radeon R9 360	FirePro W5000
Encoder	VCE 2.0	VCE 1.0
Decoder	UVD 4.2	UVD 4.0
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R9 360 draws 30W versus the FirePro W5000's 75W — a 85.7% difference. The Radeon R9 360 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 360) vs 350W (FirePro W5000). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 165mm vs 183mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 75°C.

Feature	Radeon R9 360	FirePro W5000
TDP	30W-60%	75W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	165mm	183mm
Height	110mm	111mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	75	75°C
Perf/Watt	101.1+155%	39.6

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R9 360 launched at $99 MSRP and currently averages $55, while the FirePro W5000 launched at $599 and now averages $40. The FirePro W5000 costs 27.3% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 55.1 (Radeon R9 360) vs 74.2 (FirePro W5000) — the FirePro W5000 offers 34.7% better value. The Radeon R9 360 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2012).