Radeon R9 Nano vs Radeon R9 370
Radeon R9 Nano
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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.
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R9 370 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.5% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R9 Nano.
| Insight | Radeon R9 Nano | Radeon R9 370 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R9 370 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R9 370 holds the technical lead. Priced at $55 (vs $200), it costs 73% less, resulting in a 272.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R9 Nano | Radeon R9 370 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+272.6%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($200) | ✅More affordable ($55) |
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 Nano and Radeon R9 370
Radeon R9 Nano
The Radeon R9 Nano is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 27 2015. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 175W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,609 points. Launch price was $649.
Radeon R9 370
The Radeon R9 370 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 5 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 925 MHz to 975 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 110W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,722 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R9 Nano scores 4,609 and the Radeon R9 370 reaches 4,722 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 Nano is built on GCN 3.0 while the Radeon R9 370 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 4,096 (Radeon R9 Nano) vs 1,280 (Radeon R9 370). Raw compute: 8.192 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 Nano) vs 2.496 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 370). Boost clocks: 1000 MHz vs 975 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R9 Nano | Radeon R9 370 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 4,609 | 4,722+2% |
| Architecture | GCN 3.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 4096+220% | 1280 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 8.192 TFLOPS+228% | 2.496 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1000 MHz+3% | 975 MHz |
| ROPs | 64+100% | 32 |
| TMUs | 256+220% | 80 |
| L1 Cache | 1 MB+163% | 0.38 MB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R9 Nano | Radeon R9 370 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon R9 Nano comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R9 370 has 4 GB. The Radeon R9 370 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 512 GB/s (Radeon R9 Nano) vs 179 GB/s (Radeon R9 370) — a 186% advantage for the Radeon R9 Nano. Bus width: 4096-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon R9 Nano) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon R9 370) — the Radeon R9 Nano has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R9 Nano | Radeon R9 370 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 4 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | HBM | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 512 GB/s+186% | 179 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 4096-bit+1500% | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 0.5 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (Radeon R9 Nano) vs 12 (11_1) (Radeon R9 370). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.
| Feature | Radeon R9 Nano | Radeon R9 370 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12 (11_1) |
| Max Displays | 4+33% | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 3.0 (Radeon R9 Nano) vs VCE 1.0 (Radeon R9 370). Decoder: UVD 6.0 vs UVD 4.0.
| Feature | Radeon R9 Nano | Radeon R9 370 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 3.0 | VCE 1.0 |
| Decoder | UVD 6.0 | UVD 4.0 |
| Codecs | — | H.264,MPEG-2,MPEG-4,VC-1,MVC |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R9 Nano draws 175W versus the Radeon R9 370's 110W — a 45.6% difference. The Radeon R9 370 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (Radeon R9 Nano) vs 450W (Radeon R9 370). Power connectors: 1x 8-pin vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 152mm vs 221mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.
| Feature | Radeon R9 Nano | Radeon R9 370 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 175W | 110W-37% |
| Recommended PSU | 550W | 450W-18% |
| Power Connector | 1x 8-pin | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 152mm | 221mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 26.3 | 42.9+63% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R9 Nano launched at $649 MSRP and currently averages $200, while the Radeon R9 370 launched at $149 and now averages $55. The Radeon R9 370 costs 72.5% less ($145 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 23.0 (Radeon R9 Nano) vs 85.9 (Radeon R9 370) — the Radeon R9 370 offers 273.5% better value.
| Feature | Radeon R9 Nano | Radeon R9 370 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $649 | $149-77% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $200 | $55-73% |
| Performance per Dollar | 23.0 | 85.9+273% |
| Codename | Fiji | Trinidad |
| Release | August 27 2015 | May 5 2015 |
| Ranking | #306 | #456 |
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