Radeon R9 370 vs Radeon R9 Nano

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 Per Dollar

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R9 370 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.5% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R9 Nano.

Insight	Radeon R9 370	Radeon R9 Nano
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.5%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R9 370 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R9 370 holds the technical lead. Priced at $55 (vs $200), it costs 73% less, resulting in a 272.6% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R9 370	Radeon R9 Nano
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+272.6%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($55)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($200)

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

Radeon R9 Nano Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 370 and Radeon R9 Nano

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.

Radeon R9 Nano

The Radeon R9 Nano is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 27 2015. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 175W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,609 points. Launch price was $649.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R9 370 scores 4,722 and the Radeon R9 Nano reaches 4,609 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 370 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon R9 Nano uses GCN 3.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon R9 370) vs 4,096 (Radeon R9 Nano). Raw compute: 2.496 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 370) vs 8.192 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 Nano). Boost clocks: 975 MHz vs 1000 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R9 370	Radeon R9 Nano
G3D Mark Score	4,722+2%	4,609
Architecture	GCN 1.0	GCN 3.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1280	4096+220%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.496 TFLOPS	8.192 TFLOPS+228%
Boost Clock	975 MHz	1000 MHz+3%
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	80	256+220%
L1 Cache	0.38 MB	1 MB+163%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R9 370	Radeon R9 Nano
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)

The Radeon R9 370 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R9 Nano has 2 GB. The Radeon R9 370 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 179 GB/s (Radeon R9 370) vs 512 GB/s (Radeon R9 Nano) — a 186% advantage for the Radeon R9 Nano. Bus width: 256-bit vs 4096-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon R9 370) vs 2 MB (Radeon R9 Nano) — the Radeon R9 Nano has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R9 370	Radeon R9 Nano
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	HBM
Memory Bandwidth	179 GB/s	512 GB/s+186%
Bus Width	256-bit	4096-bit+1500%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_1) (Radeon R9 370) vs 12 (Radeon R9 Nano). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon R9 370	Radeon R9 Nano
DirectX	12 (11_1)	12
Max Displays	3	4+33%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (Radeon R9 370) vs VCE 3.0 (Radeon R9 Nano). Decoder: UVD 4.0 vs UVD 6.0.

Feature	Radeon R9 370	Radeon R9 Nano
Encoder	VCE 1.0	VCE 3.0
Decoder	UVD 4.0	UVD 6.0
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,MPEG-4,VC-1,MVC	—

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R9 370 draws 110W versus the Radeon R9 Nano's 175W — a 45.6% difference. The Radeon R9 370 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (Radeon R9 370) vs 550W (Radeon R9 Nano). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 1x 8-pin. Card length: 221mm vs 152mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	Radeon R9 370	Radeon R9 Nano
TDP	110W-37%	175W
Recommended PSU	450W-18%	550W
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	1x 8-pin
Length	221mm	152mm
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75	—
Perf/Watt	42.9+63%	26.3

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R9 370 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $55, while the Radeon R9 Nano launched at $649 and now averages $200. The Radeon R9 370 costs 72.5% less ($145 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 85.9 (Radeon R9 370) vs 23.0 (Radeon R9 Nano) — the Radeon R9 370 offers 273.5% better value.