Radeon R9 M360 vs GRID M60-0B

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 GRID M60-0B is on rank 417, so the GRID M60-0B 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 GRID M60-0B

#402

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

164144%

#417

GRID M60-0B

MSRP: $19900|Avg: $19900

100%

#418

Quadro FX 4500 X2

MSRP: $2799|Avg: $2799

89%

#419

Quadro FX 5500

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $30

89%

#420

Quadro FX 1000

MSRP: $500|Avg: $30

78%

#421

Quadro FX 1300

MSRP: $599|Avg: $15

67%

#422

Quadro FX 3400/4400

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $50

67%

#423

Quadro FX 4000

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $50

56%

#424

RADEON IGP 320

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

44%

#425

Quadro FX 500/FX 600

MSRP: $449|Avg: $15

22%

#426

Quadro FX 2000

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $40

11%

#427

GRID V100-8Q

MSRP: $10000|Avg: $10000

0%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GRID M60-0B is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% higher G3D Mark score. 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	GRID M60-0B
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))
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	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R9 M360 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R9 M360 holds the technical lead. Priced at $81 (vs $19,900), it costs 100% less, resulting in a 24213.9% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R9 M360	GRID M60-0B
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+24213.9%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($81)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($19,900)

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

GRID M60-0B Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 M360 and GRID M60-0B

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.

GRID M60-0B

The GRID M60-0B is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 557 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,838 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R9 M360 scores 1,819 and the GRID M60-0B reaches 1,838 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 M360 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GRID M60-0B uses Maxwell 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 512 (Radeon R9 M360) vs 2,048 (GRID M60-0B). Raw compute: 0.9472 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M360) vs 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID M60-0B). Boost clocks: 925 MHz vs 1178 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R9 M360	GRID M60-0B
G3D Mark Score	1,819	1,838+1%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	512	2048+300%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.9472 TFLOPS	4.825 TFLOPS+409%
Boost Clock	925 MHz	1178 MHz+27%
ROPs	16	64+300%
TMUs	32	128+300%
L1 Cache	128 KB	768 KB+500%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	2 MB+700%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R9 M360	GRID M60-0B
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)

Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Radeon R9 M360) vs 2 MB (GRID M60-0B) — the GRID M60-0B has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R9 M360	GRID M60-0B
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	2 MB+700%

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R9 M360 draws 75W versus the GRID M60-0B's 225W — a 100% difference. The Radeon R9 M360 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 M360) vs 350W (GRID M60-0B). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon R9 M360	GRID M60-0B
TDP	75W-67%	225W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Mobile	PCIe-powered
Length	1mm	—
Slots	0	—
Perf/Watt	24.3+196%	8.2

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R9 M360 launched at $300 MSRP and currently averages $81, while the GRID M60-0B launched at $19900 and now averages $19900. The Radeon R9 M360 costs 99.6% less ($19819 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 22.5 (Radeon R9 M360) vs 0.1 (GRID M60-0B) — the Radeon R9 M360 offers 22400% better value.