Radeon R9 360 vs Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS

Radeon R9 360

2015Core: 900 MHzBoost: 925 MHz

Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS

2024

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon R9 360

3,032

+1.1%

Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS

3,000

0.0%

Qualcomm Adreno 618 GPU

Qualcomm Adreno 630 GPU

Qualcomm Adreno 675 GPU

Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU

Qualcomm Adreno 680 GPU

Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU

Qualcomm Adreno X1-45 GPU

Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3

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

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS is significantly newer (2024 vs 2015). The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R9 360 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R9 360 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (2 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS.

Insight	Radeon R9 360	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	Legacy (4nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon R9 360 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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

Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 360 and Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS

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.

Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS

The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS is manufactured by Qualcomm. It was released in September 3 2024. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 20W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,000 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R9 360 scores 3,032 and the Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS reaches 3,000 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. Shader units: 512 (Radeon R9 360) vs 768 (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS).

Feature	Radeon R9 360	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS
G3D Mark Score	3,032+1%	3,000
Process Node	28 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	512	768+50%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R9 360	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS
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)

The Radeon R9 360 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS has 0 MB. The Radeon R9 360 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.

Feature	Radeon R9 360	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	System

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_0) (Radeon R9 360) vs 12 (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs ES 3.2. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

Feature	Radeon R9 360	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS
DirectX	12 (12_0)	12
Vulkan	1.2	1.3+8%
OpenGL	4.6+44%	ES 3.2
Max Displays	4+33%	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (Radeon R9 360) vs Adreno VPU (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs Adreno VPU. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon R9 360) vs H.264,H.265 (HEVC),AV1,VP9 (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS).

Feature	Radeon R9 360	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS
Encoder	VCE 2.0	Adreno VPU
Decoder	UVD 4.2	Adreno VPU
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	H.264,H.265 (HEVC),AV1,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R9 360 draws 30W versus the Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS's 20W — a 40% difference. The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 360) vs 1W (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated. Card length: 165mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 75.

Feature	Radeon R9 360	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS
TDP	30W	20W-33%
Recommended PSU	350W	1W-100%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Integrated
Length	165mm	0mm
Height	110mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75	75
Perf/Watt	101.1	150.0+48%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R9 360 launched at $99 MSRP and currently averages $55, while the Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS costs 100+% less ($55 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 55.1 (Radeon R9 360) vs Infinity (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS) — the Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS offers Infinity% better value. The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2015).