Radeon R9 360 vs GRID M10-4Q

Radeon R9 360

2015Core: 900 MHzBoost: 925 MHz

GRID M10-4Q

2016Core: 1033 MHzBoost: 1306 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon R9 360

3,032

+1.8%

2,977

0.0%

GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile

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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Radeon R9 360 is positioned at rank 179 and the GRID M10-4Q is on rank 344, 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 GRID M10-4Q

#117

L40

MSRP: $31000|Avg: $8174

99%

#329

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

13937%

#344

GRID M10-4Q

MSRP: $2805|Avg: $340

100%

#346

GRID M10-8Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $500

98%

#347

FirePro V8700

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $170

97%

#348

Quadro FX 3800

MSRP: $799|Avg: $20

97%

#350

GRID K520

MSRP: $3599|Avg: $50

92%

#351

GRID P40-12Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $5699

92%

#352

FirePro 2270

MSRP: $149|Avg: $30

90%

#353

FirePro 2460

MSRP: $180|Avg: $10

89%

#355

Quadro FX 580

MSRP: $199|Avg: $500

86%

#356

FirePro 3D V5700

MSRP: $599|Avg: $25

86%

#358

GRID M60-1B

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120

85%

#359

FireStream 9270

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $20

84%

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 1.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GRID M10-4Q.

Insight	Radeon R9 360	GRID M10-4Q
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
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	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R9 360 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R9 360 holds the technical lead. Priced at $55 (vs $340), it costs 84% less, resulting in a 529.6% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R9 360	GRID M10-4Q
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+529.6%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($55)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($340)

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

GRID M10-4Q Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 360 and GRID M10-4Q

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.

GRID M10-4Q

The GRID M10-4Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2016. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1033 MHz to 1306 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,977 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R9 360 scores 3,032 and the GRID M10-4Q reaches 2,977 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 360 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GRID M10-4Q uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 512 (Radeon R9 360) vs 640 (GRID M10-4Q). Raw compute: 0.9472 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 360) vs 1.672 TFLOPS (GRID M10-4Q). Boost clocks: 925 MHz vs 1306 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R9 360	GRID M10-4Q
G3D Mark Score	3,032+2%	2,977
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Maxwell
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	512	640+25%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.9472 TFLOPS	1.672 TFLOPS+77%
Boost Clock	925 MHz	1306 MHz+41%
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	32	40+25%
L1 Cache	128 KB	320 KB+150%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	2 MB+700%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R9 360	GRID M10-4Q
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: 0.25 MB (Radeon R9 360) vs 2 MB (GRID M10-4Q) — the GRID M10-4Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R9 360	GRID M10-4Q
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	2 MB+700%

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R9 360 draws 30W versus the GRID M10-4Q's 225W — a 152.9% difference. The Radeon R9 360 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 360) vs 350W (GRID M10-4Q). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon R9 360	GRID M10-4Q
TDP	30W-87%	225W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	165mm	—
Height	110mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	75	—
Perf/Watt	101.1+666%	13.2

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R9 360 launched at $99 MSRP and currently averages $55, while the GRID M10-4Q launched at $2805 and now averages $340. The Radeon R9 360 costs 83.8% less ($285 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 55.1 (Radeon R9 360) vs 8.8 (GRID M10-4Q) — the Radeon R9 360 offers 526.1% better value. The GRID M10-4Q is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2015).