Radeon R9 M360 vs Radeon Vega 11

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 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

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon Vega 11 uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon Vega 11 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 Radeon Vega 11 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R9 M360 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon R9 M360	Radeon Vega 11
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020))
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	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon Vega 11 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 107.2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R9 M360	Radeon Vega 11
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+107.2%)
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

Radeon Vega 11 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 M360 and Radeon Vega 11

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 Vega 11

The Radeon Vega 11 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 10 2018. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1251 MHz. It has 704 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,861 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R9 M360 scores 1,819 and the Radeon Vega 11 reaches 1,861 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 M360 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon Vega 11 uses GCN 5.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon R9 M360) vs 704 (Radeon Vega 11). Raw compute: 0.9472 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M360) vs 1.761 TFLOPS (Radeon Vega 11). Boost clocks: 925 MHz vs 1251 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R9 M360	Radeon Vega 11
G3D Mark Score	1,819	1,861+2%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	GCN 5.0
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	512	704+38%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.9472 TFLOPS	1.761 TFLOPS+86%
Boost Clock	925 MHz	1251 MHz+35%
ROPs	16+100%	8
TMUs	32	44+38%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R9 M360	Radeon Vega 11
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)

The Radeon R9 M360 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon Vega 11 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	Radeon Vega 11
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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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R9 M360 draws 75W versus the Radeon Vega 11's 35W — a 72.7% difference. The Radeon Vega 11 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 M360) vs 1W (Radeon Vega 11). Power connectors: Mobile vs Integrated.

Feature	Radeon R9 M360	Radeon Vega 11
TDP	75W	35W-53%
Recommended PSU	350W	1W-100%
Power Connector	Mobile	Integrated
Length	1mm	—
Slots	0	—
Perf/Watt	24.3	53.2+119%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R9 M360 launched at $300 MSRP and currently averages $81, while the Radeon Vega 11 launched at $150 and now averages $40. The Radeon Vega 11 costs 50.6% less ($41 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 22.5 (Radeon R9 M360) vs 46.5 (Radeon Vega 11) — the Radeon Vega 11 offers 106.7% better value. The Radeon Vega 11 is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2015).