Radeon R9 M360 vs Radeon R7 M465X

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 Radeon R7 M465X is on rank 342, so the Radeon R7 M465X 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 Radeon R7 M465X

#332

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

912%

#334

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

826%

#335

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

824%

#339

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

749%

#340

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

744%

#342

Radeon R7 M465X

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

100%

#344

GeForce 830A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

98%

#348

GeForce MX350

MSRP: $250|Avg: $200

95%

#349

GeForce 840A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

94%

#350

HD Graphics 630

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

93%

#351

Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

93%

#354

Radeon R7 M370

MSRP: $130|Avg: $40

92%

#357

Radeon 625

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R9 M360 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R7 M465X.

Insight	Radeon R9 M360	Radeon R7 M465X
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R7 M465X offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R7 M465X holds the technical lead. Priced at $45 (vs $81), it costs 44% less, resulting in a 76.8% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R9 M360	Radeon R7 M465X
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+76.8%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($81)	✅More affordable ($45)

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

Radeon R7 M465X Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 M360 and Radeon R7 M465X

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.

Radeon R7 M465X

The Radeon R7 M465X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 15 2016. 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: 1,787 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R9 M360 scores 1,819 and the Radeon R7 M465X reaches 1,787 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 M360 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon R7 M465X uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 512 (Radeon R9 M360) vs 512 (Radeon R7 M465X). Raw compute: 0.9472 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M360) vs 0.9472 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 M465X). Boost clocks: 925 MHz vs 925 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R9 M360	Radeon R7 M465X
G3D Mark Score	1,819+2%	1,787
Architecture	GCN 1.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	512	512
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.9472 TFLOPS	0.9472 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	925 MHz	925 MHz
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	32	32
L1 Cache	128 KB	128 KB
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R9 M360	Radeon R7 M465X
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)

Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	Radeon R9 M360	Radeon R7 M465X
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_0 (Radeon R9 M360) vs 11.1 (Radeon R7 M465X). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 2.

Feature	Radeon R9 M360	Radeon R7 M465X
DirectX	12_0+8%	11.1
Max Displays	0	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (Radeon R9 M360) vs VCE (Early) (Radeon R7 M465X). Decoder: UVD 3.1 vs UVD.

Feature	Radeon R9 M360	Radeon R7 M465X
Encoder	VCE 1.0	VCE (Early)
Decoder	UVD 3.1	UVD
Codecs	—	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R9 M360 draws 75W versus the Radeon R7 M465X's 75W — a 0% difference. The Radeon R7 M465X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 M360) vs 350W (Radeon R7 M465X). Power connectors: Mobile vs Mobile.

Feature	Radeon R9 M360	Radeon R7 M465X
TDP	75W	75W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Mobile	Mobile
Length	1mm	—
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	—	80°C
Perf/Watt	24.3+2%	23.8

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R9 M360 launched at $300 MSRP and currently averages $81, while the Radeon R7 M465X launched at $150 and now averages $45. The Radeon R7 M465X costs 44.4% less ($36 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 22.5 (Radeon R9 M360) vs 39.7 (Radeon R7 M465X) — the Radeon R7 M465X offers 76.4% better value. The Radeon R7 M465X is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2015).