Radeon R9 360 vs GeForce GTX 1060

Radeon R9 360

2015Core: 900 MHzBoost: 925 MHz

GeForce GTX 1060

2016Core: 1607 MHzBoost: 1733 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon R9 360

3,032

0.0%

10,064

+231.9%

GeForce GTX 680

GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE

GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile

GeForce GTX TITAN Z

GeForce GTX 980 Ti

GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile

GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile

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 R9 360 is positioned at rank #179 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 231.9% higher G3D Mark score and 200% more VRAM (6 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R9 360.

Insight	Radeon R9 360	GeForce GTX 1060
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-231.9%)	✅Leading raw performance (+231.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+200%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 1060 holds the technical lead. Priced at $55 (vs $60), it costs 8% less, resulting in a 204.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R9 360	GeForce GTX 1060
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+204.3%)
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($55)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($60)

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

GeForce GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 360 and GeForce GTX 1060

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.

GeForce GTX 1060

The GeForce GTX 1060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,064 points. Launch price was $599.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon R9 360 scores 3,032 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 231.9%. The Radeon R9 360 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon R9 360) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 0.9472 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 360) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 925 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R9 360	GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score	3,032	10,064+232%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Pascal
Process Node	28 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	512	2560+400%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.9472 TFLOPS	8.873 TFLOPS+837%
Boost Clock	925 MHz	1733 MHz+87%
ROPs	16	64+300%
TMUs	32	160+400%
L1 Cache	128 KB	960 KB+650%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	2 MB+700%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R9 360	GeForce GTX 1060
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon R9 360 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Radeon R9 360) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R9 360	GeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	6 GB+200%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	192 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit	192-bit+50%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	2 MB+700%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_0) (Radeon R9 360) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon R9 360	GeForce GTX 1060
DirectX	12 (12_0)	12
Vulkan	1.2	1.3+8%
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (Radeon R9 360) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon R9 360) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).

Feature	Radeon R9 360	GeForce GTX 1060
Encoder	VCE 2.0	NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder	UVD 4.2	NVDEC (Pascal)
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R9 360 draws 30W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 142.9% difference. The Radeon R9 360 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 360) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin. Card length: 165mm vs 173mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	Radeon R9 360	GeForce GTX 1060
TDP	30W-83%	180W
Recommended PSU	350W-13%	400W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	6-pin
Length	165mm	173mm
Height	110mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75	—
Perf/Watt	101.1+81%	55.9

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R9 360 launched at $99 MSRP and currently averages $55, while the GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 and now averages $60. The Radeon R9 360 costs 8.3% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 55.1 (Radeon R9 360) vs 167.7 (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 204.4% better value. The GeForce GTX 1060 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2015).