Radeon R9 370 vs GeForce GTX 760

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.

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 760 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 370.

Insight	Radeon R9 370	GeForce GTX 760
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
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 GeForce GTX 760 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 760 holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $55), it costs 45% less, resulting in a 86.9% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R9 370	GeForce GTX 760
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+86.9%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($55)	✅More affordable ($30)

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 370 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 760 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 370 and GeForce GTX 760

Radeon R9 370

The Radeon R9 370 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 5 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 925 MHz to 975 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 110W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,722 points.

GeForce GTX 760

The GeForce GTX 760 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 25 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 980 MHz to 1033 MHz. It has 1152 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 170W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,813 points. Launch price was $249.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R9 370 scores 4,722 and the GeForce GTX 760 reaches 4,813 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 370 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GTX 760 uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon R9 370) vs 1,152 (GeForce GTX 760). Raw compute: 2.496 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 370) vs 2.378 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 760). Boost clocks: 975 MHz vs 1033 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R9 370	GeForce GTX 760
G3D Mark Score	4,722	4,813+2%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1280+11%	1152
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.496 TFLOPS+5%	2.378 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	975 MHz	1033 MHz+6%
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	80	96+20%
L1 Cache	384 KB+300%	96 KB
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R9 370	GeForce GTX 760
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR5. Memory bandwidth: 179 GB/s (Radeon R9 370) vs 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 760) — a 7.3% advantage for the GeForce GTX 760. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	Radeon R9 370	GeForce GTX 760
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	179 GB/s	192 GB/s+7%
Bus Width	256-bit	256-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_1) (Radeon R9 370) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 760). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon R9 370	GeForce GTX 760
DirectX	12 (11_1)	12 (11_0)
Vulkan	1.2	1.2
OpenGL	4.6+7%	4.3
Max Displays	3	4+33%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (Radeon R9 370) vs NVENC 1st gen (GeForce GTX 760). Decoder: UVD 4.0 vs NVDEC 1st gen. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,MPEG-4,VC-1,MVC (Radeon R9 370) vs H.264 (GeForce GTX 760).

Feature	Radeon R9 370	GeForce GTX 760
Encoder	VCE 1.0	NVENC 1st gen
Decoder	UVD 4.0	NVDEC 1st gen
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,MPEG-4,VC-1,MVC	H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R9 370 draws 110W versus the GeForce GTX 760's 170W — a 42.9% difference. The Radeon R9 370 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (Radeon R9 370) vs 500W (GeForce GTX 760). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 2x 6-pin. Card length: 221mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 80°C.

Feature	Radeon R9 370	GeForce GTX 760
TDP	110W-35%	170W
Recommended PSU	450W-10%	500W
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	2x 6-pin
Length	221mm	241mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75-6%	80°C
Perf/Watt	42.9+52%	28.3

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R9 370 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $55, while the GeForce GTX 760 launched at $249 and now averages $30. The GeForce GTX 760 costs 45.5% less ($25 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 85.9 (Radeon R9 370) vs 160.4 (GeForce GTX 760) — the GeForce GTX 760 offers 86.7% better value. The Radeon R9 370 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2013).