Radeon R9 M360 vs Iris Plus Graphics

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon R9 M360

75

1,819

+1.7%

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB

Iris Plus Graphics

15

1,789

0.0%

UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H)

Iris Graphics 6100

Iris Pro Graphics 5200

Iris Plus Graphics 640

Iris Pro Graphics P6300

Arc A530M

Arc A770M

Arc B580

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. The Radeon R9 M360 is positioned at rank #443 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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 7660G + HD 7730M Dual

MSRP: $160|Avg: $40

91%

#457

Radeon HD 7850M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

91%

#458

Radeon HD 8550G + HD 7600M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon R9 M360 is significantly newer (2015 vs 0). The Radeon R9 M360 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Iris Plus Graphics lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R9 M360 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (512 MB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Iris Plus Graphics.

Insight	Radeon R9 M360	Iris Plus Graphics
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	Generation 11.0 (2019−2021) (10nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Iris Plus Graphics offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $40 versus $81 for the Radeon R9 M360, it costs 51% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 99.2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R9 M360	Iris Plus Graphics
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+99.2%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($81)	✅More affordable ($40)

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

Iris Plus Graphics Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 M360 and Iris Plus Graphics

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.

Iris Plus Graphics

The Iris Plus Graphics is manufactured by Intel. It was released in sem dados. It features the Generation 11.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 10 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,789 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R9 M360 scores 1,819 and the Iris Plus Graphics reaches 1,789 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 M360 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Iris Plus Graphics uses Generation 11.0, both on 28 nm vs 10 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon R9 M360) vs 512 (Iris Plus Graphics). Raw compute: 0.9472 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M360) vs 1.024 TFLOPS (Iris Plus Graphics). Boost clocks: 925 MHz vs 1000 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R9 M360	Iris Plus Graphics
G3D Mark Score	1,819+2%	1,789
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Generation 11.0
Process Node	28 nm	10 nm
Shading Units	512	512
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.9472 TFLOPS	1.024 TFLOPS+8%
Boost Clock	925 MHz	1000 MHz+8%
ROPs	16+100%	8
TMUs	32	32

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R9 M360	Iris Plus Graphics
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 Iris Plus Graphics has 0 MB. The Radeon R9 M360 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.

Feature	Radeon R9 M360	Iris Plus Graphics
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	System
Bus Width	128-bit	System

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_0 (Radeon R9 M360) vs 12_1 (Iris Plus Graphics). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 0.

Feature	Radeon R9 M360	Iris Plus Graphics
DirectX	12_0	12_1
Max Displays	0	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (Radeon R9 M360) vs QuickSync (Iris Plus Graphics). Decoder: UVD 3.1 vs QuickSync.

Feature	Radeon R9 M360	Iris Plus Graphics
Encoder	VCE 1.0	QuickSync
Decoder	UVD 3.1	QuickSync

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R9 M360 draws 75W versus the Iris Plus Graphics's 15W — a 133.3% difference. The Iris Plus Graphics is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 M360) vs 1W (Iris Plus Graphics). Power connectors: Mobile vs Integrated. Card length: 1mm vs 1mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.

Feature	Radeon R9 M360	Iris Plus Graphics
TDP	75W	15W-80%
Recommended PSU	350W	1W-100%
Power Connector	Mobile	Integrated
Length	1mm	1mm
Slots	0	0
Perf/Watt	24.3	119.3+391%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R9 M360 launched at $300 MSRP and currently averages $81, while the Iris Plus Graphics launched at $100 and now averages $40. The Iris Plus Graphics costs 50.6% less ($41 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 22.5 (Radeon R9 M360) vs 44.7 (Iris Plus Graphics) — the Iris Plus Graphics offers 98.7% better value.