Radeon R9 360 vs Radeon Steam Deck 8CU

Radeon R9 360

2015Core: 900 MHzBoost: 925 MHz

Radeon Steam Deck 8CU

2023Boost: 1900 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon R9 360

3,032

+1.1%

Radeon Steam Deck 8CU

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 Steam Deck 8CU is significantly newer (2023 vs 2015). The Radeon Steam Deck 8CU 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 Steam Deck 8CU.

Insight	Radeon R9 360	Radeon Steam Deck 8CU
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	RDNA 2 (2022−2023) (6nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 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

Radeon Steam Deck 8CU Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 360 and Radeon Steam Deck 8CU

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 Steam Deck 8CU

The Radeon Steam Deck 8CU is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 9 2023. It features the RDNA 2 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1900 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 6 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 Steam Deck 8CU 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 Steam Deck 8CU uses RDNA 2, both on 28 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon R9 360) vs 512 (Radeon Steam Deck 8CU). Boost clocks: 925 MHz vs 1900 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R9 360	Radeon Steam Deck 8CU
G3D Mark Score	3,032+1%	3,000
Architecture	GCN 1.0	RDNA 2
Process Node	28 nm	6 nm
Shading Units	512	512
Boost Clock	925 MHz	1900 MHz+105%
L1 Cache	128 KB	512 KB+300%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	1 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R9 360	Radeon Steam Deck 8CU
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 Steam Deck 8CU) — the Radeon Steam Deck 8CU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R9 360	Radeon Steam Deck 8CU
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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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_0) (Radeon R9 360) vs 12_0 (Radeon Steam Deck 8CU). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

Feature	Radeon R9 360	Radeon Steam Deck 8CU
DirectX	12 (12_0)	12_0
Max Displays	4	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (Radeon R9 360) vs VCN 3.0 (Radeon Steam Deck 8CU). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs VCN 3.0.

Feature	Radeon R9 360	Radeon Steam Deck 8CU
Encoder	VCE 2.0	VCN 3.0
Decoder	UVD 4.2	VCN 3.0
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	—

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R9 360 draws 30W versus the Radeon Steam Deck 8CU's 30W — a 0% difference. The Radeon Steam Deck 8CU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 360) vs 350W (Radeon Steam Deck 8CU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 165mm vs 1mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.

Feature	Radeon R9 360	Radeon Steam Deck 8CU
TDP	30W	30W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	165mm	1mm
Height	110mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75	—
Perf/Watt	101.1+1%	100.0

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R9 360 launched at $99 MSRP and currently averages $55, while the Radeon Steam Deck 8CU launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Radeon Steam Deck 8CU costs 100+% less ($55 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 55.1 (Radeon R9 360) vs Infinity (Radeon Steam Deck 8CU) — the Radeon Steam Deck 8CU offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon Steam Deck 8CU is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2015).