Radeon R9 M360 vs GeForce MX230

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 MX230 is on rank 338, so the GeForce MX230 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 M360

#433

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1792%

#435

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1624%

#436

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1620%

#440

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1473%

#441

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1463%

#443

Radeon R9 M360

MSRP: $300|Avg: $81

100%

#444

Radeon HD 8550G + 7600M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

99%

#445

Radeon R9 M365X

MSRP: $250|Avg: $50

98%

#446

GeForce 7800 GS

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

97%

#447

Radeon HD 8650G + 7670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

97%

#448

Radeon R9 M265X

MSRP: $200|Avg: $30

96%

#449

Mobility Radeon HD 5165

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

96%

#450

Radeon R5 M435

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

95%

#451

Radeon E8860

MSRP: $300|Avg: $50

93%

#452

Radeon HD 7650A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $49

92%

#453

Radeon R7 M380

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

92%

#454

GeForce 820A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

92%

#455

Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

92%

#456

Radeon HD 7850M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

91%

#457

Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7730M Dual

MSRP: $160|Avg: $40

91%

#458

Radeon HD 8550G + HD 7600M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce MX230

#328

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

892%

#330

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

809%

#331

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

807%

#335

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

733%

#336

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

728%

#338

GeForce MX230

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

100%

#340

RADEON HD6410D

MSRP: $35|Avg: $5

99%

#341

GeForce 820M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

99%

#342

Radeon R7 M465X

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

98%

#344

GeForce 830A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

96%

#348

GeForce MX350

MSRP: $250|Avg: $200

93%

#349

GeForce 840A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

92%

#350

Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

91%

#351

HD Graphics 630

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce MX230 uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce MX230 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R9 M360 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce MX230 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (2 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R9 M360.

Insight	Radeon R9 M360	GeForce MX230
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	Pascal (2016−2021) (14nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+300%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R9 M360 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $81 versus $150 for the GeForce MX230, it costs 46% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 84.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R9 M360	GeForce MX230
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+84.5%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($81)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150)

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 M360 Benchmark Check

GeForce MX230 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 M360 and GeForce MX230

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 MX230

The GeForce MX230 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 21 2019. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1519 MHz to 1582 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 10W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,826 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R9 M360 scores 1,819 and the GeForce MX230 reaches 1,826 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 M360 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce MX230 uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon R9 M360) vs 256 (GeForce MX230). Raw compute: 0.9472 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M360) vs 0.81 TFLOPS (GeForce MX230). Boost clocks: 925 MHz vs 1582 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R9 M360	GeForce MX230
G3D Mark Score	1,819	1,826
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Pascal
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	512+100%	256
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.9472 TFLOPS+17%	0.81 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	925 MHz	1582 MHz+71%
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	32+100%	16
L1 Cache	128 KB+33%	96 KB
L2 Cache	256 KB	512 KB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R9 M360	GeForce MX230
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon R9 M360 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce MX230 has 2 GB. The GeForce MX230 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Radeon R9 M360) vs 512 KB (GeForce MX230) — the GeForce MX230 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R9 M360	GeForce MX230
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	2 GB+300%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	48 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	512 KB+100%

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R9 M360 draws 75W versus the GeForce MX230's 10W — a 152.9% difference. The GeForce MX230 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 M360) vs 350W (GeForce MX230). Power connectors: Mobile vs Mobile.

Feature	Radeon R9 M360	GeForce MX230
TDP	75W	10W-87%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Mobile	Mobile
Length	1mm	—
Slots	0	—
Perf/Watt	24.3	182.6+651%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R9 M360 launched at $300 MSRP and currently averages $81, while the GeForce MX230 launched at $150 and now averages $150. The Radeon R9 M360 costs 46% less ($69 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 22.5 (Radeon R9 M360) vs 12.2 (GeForce MX230) — the Radeon R9 M360 offers 84.4% better value. The GeForce MX230 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2015).