Radeon R9 360 vs GeForce GTX 560 Ti

Radeon R9 360

2015Core: 900 MHzBoost: 925 MHz

GeForce GTX 560 Ti

2011Core: 823 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon R9 360

3,032

0.0%

3,080

+1.6%

GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

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 560 Ti 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 R9 360.

Insight	Radeon R9 360	GeForce GTX 560 Ti
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014))
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 GeForce GTX 560 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 560 Ti holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $55), it costs 9% less, resulting in a 11.7% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R9 360	GeForce GTX 560 Ti
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+11.7%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($55)	✅More affordable ($50)

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 560 Ti Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 360 and GeForce GTX 560 Ti

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 560 Ti

The GeForce GTX 560 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 25 2011. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 823 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,080 points. Launch price was $249.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R9 360 scores 3,032 and the GeForce GTX 560 Ti reaches 3,080 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 360 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GTX 560 Ti uses Fermi 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon R9 360) vs 384 (GeForce GTX 560 Ti). Raw compute: 0.9472 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 360) vs 1.263 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 560 Ti).

Feature	Radeon R9 360	GeForce GTX 560 Ti
G3D Mark Score	3,032	3,080+2%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Fermi 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	512+33%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.9472 TFLOPS	1.263 TFLOPS+33%
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	32	64+100%
L1 Cache	128 KB	512 KB+300%
L2 Cache	256 KB	512 KB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R9 360	GeForce GTX 560 Ti
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)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Radeon R9 360) vs 512 KB (GeForce GTX 560 Ti) — the GeForce GTX 560 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R9 360	GeForce GTX 560 Ti
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	256 KB	512 KB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_0) (Radeon R9 360) vs 11_0 (GeForce GTX 560 Ti). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.

Feature	Radeon R9 360	GeForce GTX 560 Ti
DirectX	12 (12_0)+9%	11_0
Max Displays	4+100%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (Radeon R9 360) vs NVENC 1st Gen (GeForce GTX 560 Ti). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs NVDEC 1st Gen. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon R9 360) vs H.264 (GeForce GTX 560 Ti).

Feature	Radeon R9 360	GeForce GTX 560 Ti
Encoder	VCE 2.0	NVENC 1st Gen
Decoder	UVD 4.2	NVDEC 1st Gen
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R9 360 draws 30W versus the GeForce GTX 560 Ti's 160W — a 136.8% difference. The Radeon R9 360 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 360) vs 500W (GeForce GTX 560 Ti). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 6-pin. Card length: 165mm vs 229mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	Radeon R9 360	GeForce GTX 560 Ti
TDP	30W-81%	160W
Recommended PSU	350W-30%	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	2x 6-pin
Length	165mm	229mm
Height	110mm	—
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75	—
Perf/Watt	101.1+424%	19.3

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R9 360 launched at $99 MSRP and currently averages $55, while the GeForce GTX 560 Ti launched at $249 and now averages $50. The GeForce GTX 560 Ti costs 9.1% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 55.1 (Radeon R9 360) vs 61.6 (GeForce GTX 560 Ti) — the GeForce GTX 560 Ti offers 11.8% better value. The Radeon R9 360 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2011).