Radeon R9 M360 vs GeForce MX130
Radeon R9 M360
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Radeon R9 M360 is positioned at rank 443 and the GeForce MX130 is on rank 301, so the GeForce MX130 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R9 M360
Performance Per Dollar GeForce MX130
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R9 M360 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce MX130.
| Insight | Radeon R9 M360 | GeForce MX130 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce MX130 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce MX130 holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $81), it costs 38% less, resulting in a 60.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R9 M360 | GeForce MX130 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+60.8%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($81) | ✅More affordable ($50) |
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 M360 and GeForce MX130
Radeon R9 M360
The Radeon R9 M360 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 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,819 points.
GeForce MX130
The GeForce MX130 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 17 2017. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1122 MHz to 1242 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,805 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R9 M360 scores 1,819 and the GeForce MX130 reaches 1,805 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 M360 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce MX130 uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 512 (Radeon R9 M360) vs 384 (GeForce MX130). Raw compute: 0.9472 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M360) vs 0.9539 TFLOPS (GeForce MX130). Boost clocks: 925 MHz vs 1242 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M360 | GeForce MX130 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,819 | 1,805 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 512+33% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.9472 TFLOPS | 0.9539 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 925 MHz | 1242 MHz+34% |
| ROPs | 16+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 32+33% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 192 KB+50% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R9 M360 | GeForce MX130 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Radeon R9 M360) vs 1 MB (GeForce MX130) — the GeForce MX130 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M360 | GeForce MX130 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | 40 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R9 M360 draws 75W versus the GeForce MX130's 30W — a 85.7% difference. The GeForce MX130 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 M360) vs 350W (GeForce MX130). Power connectors: Mobile vs Mobile.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M360 | GeForce MX130 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 30W-60% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | Mobile |
| Length | 1mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 24.3 | 60.2+148% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R9 M360 launched at $300 MSRP and currently averages $81, while the GeForce MX130 launched at $120 and now averages $50. The GeForce MX130 costs 38.3% less ($31 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 22.5 (Radeon R9 M360) vs 36.1 (GeForce MX130) — the GeForce MX130 offers 60.4% better value. The GeForce MX130 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2015).
| Feature | Radeon R9 M360 | GeForce MX130 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $300 | $120-60% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $81 | $50-38% |
| Performance per Dollar | 22.5 | 36.1+60% |
| Codename | Tropo | GM108 |
| Release | May 5 2015 | November 17 2017 |
| Ranking | #711 | #713 |
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