Radeon R9 360 vs Radeon Pro 555X

Radeon R9 360

2015Core: 900 MHzBoost: 925 MHz

Radeon Pro 555X

2018Core: 907 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon R9 360

3,032

+1.1%

3,000

0.0%

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 Radeon Pro 555X uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon Pro 555X 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. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Pro 555X.

Insight	Radeon R9 360	Radeon Pro 555X
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
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. Priced at $55 versus $1,049 for the Radeon Pro 555X, it costs 95% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 1827.6% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R9 360	Radeon Pro 555X
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+1827.6%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($55)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,049)

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 Pro 555X Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 360 and Radeon Pro 555X

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 Pro 555X

The Radeon Pro 555X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 16 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 907 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 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 Radeon Pro 555X reaches 3,000 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 360 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon Pro 555X uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon R9 360) vs 768 (Radeon Pro 555X). Raw compute: 0.9472 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 360) vs 1.393 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 555X).

Feature	Radeon R9 360	Radeon Pro 555X
G3D Mark Score	3,032+1%	3,000
Architecture	GCN 1.0	GCN 4.0
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	512	768+50%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.9472 TFLOPS	1.393 TFLOPS+47%
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	32	48+50%
L1 Cache	128 KB	192 KB+50%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	1 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R9 360	Radeon Pro 555X
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 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Radeon R9 360) vs 1 MB (Radeon Pro 555X) — the Radeon Pro 555X has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R9 360	Radeon Pro 555X
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	1 MB+300%

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R9 360 draws 30W versus the Radeon Pro 555X's 75W — a 85.7% difference. The Radeon R9 360 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 360) vs 350W (Radeon Pro 555X). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon R9 360	Radeon Pro 555X
TDP	30W-60%	75W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	165mm	—
Height	110mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	75	—
Perf/Watt	101.1+153%	40.0

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R9 360 launched at $99 MSRP and currently averages $55, while the Radeon Pro 555X launched at $0 and now averages $1049. The Radeon R9 360 costs 94.8% less ($994 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 55.1 (Radeon R9 360) vs 2.9 (Radeon Pro 555X) — the Radeon R9 360 offers 1800% better value. The Radeon Pro 555X is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2015).