Radeon R9 360 vs Radeon HD 7790

CPU

GPU

Radeon R9 360

2015Core: 900 MHzBoost: 925 MHz

Radeon HD 7790

2013Core: 1000 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon R9 360

3,032

0.0%

3,090

+1.9%

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 Radeon HD 7790 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.9% 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	Radeon HD 7790
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017))
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	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon HD 7790 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 7790 holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $55), it costs 27% less, resulting in a 40.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R9 360	Radeon HD 7790
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+40.1%)
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

Radeon HD 7790 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 360 and Radeon HD 7790

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.

Radeon HD 7790

The Radeon HD 7790 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 22 2013. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 85W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,090 points. Launch price was $149.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R9 360 scores 3,032 and the Radeon HD 7790 reaches 3,090 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 360 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon HD 7790 uses GCN 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 512 (Radeon R9 360) vs 896 (Radeon HD 7790). Raw compute: 0.9472 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 360) vs 1.792 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7790).

Feature	Radeon R9 360	Radeon HD 7790
G3D Mark Score	3,032	3,090+2%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	GCN 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	512	896+75%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.9472 TFLOPS	1.792 TFLOPS+89%
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	32	56+75%
L1 Cache	128 KB	224 KB+75%
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R9 360	Radeon HD 7790
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	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	Radeon R9 360	Radeon HD 7790
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	96 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_0) (Radeon R9 360) vs 12 (12_0) (Radeon HD 7790). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 5.

Feature	Radeon R9 360	Radeon HD 7790
DirectX	12 (12_0)	12 (12_0)
Vulkan	1.2	1.3+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	5+25%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (Radeon R9 360) vs VCE 2.0 (Radeon HD 7790). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs UVD 4.2. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon R9 360) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Radeon HD 7790).

Feature	Radeon R9 360	Radeon HD 7790
Encoder	VCE 2.0	VCE 2.0
Decoder	UVD 4.2	UVD 4.2
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R9 360 draws 30W versus the Radeon HD 7790's 85W — a 95.7% difference. The Radeon R9 360 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 360) vs 400W (Radeon HD 7790). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 165mm vs 183mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 70.

Feature	Radeon R9 360	Radeon HD 7790
TDP	30W-65%	85W
Recommended PSU	350W-13%	400W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	1x 6-pin
Length	165mm	183mm
Height	110mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75	70-7%
Perf/Watt	101.1+178%	36.4

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R9 360 launched at $99 MSRP and currently averages $55, while the Radeon HD 7790 launched at $149 and now averages $40. The Radeon HD 7790 costs 27.3% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 55.1 (Radeon R9 360) vs 77.3 (Radeon HD 7790) — the Radeon HD 7790 offers 40.3% better value. The Radeon R9 360 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2013).