Radeon TM R9 A360 vs Radeon 550

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 Per Dollar

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon 550 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon TM R9 A360.

Insight	Radeon TM R9 A360	Radeon 550
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.9%)	✅Leading raw performance (+3.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
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 TM R9 A360 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon TM R9 A360 holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $79), it costs 75% less, resulting in a 280.2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon TM R9 A360	Radeon 550
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+280.2%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($20)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($79)

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon TM R9 A360 and Radeon 550

Radeon TM R9 A360

The Radeon TM R9 A360 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 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,060 points.

Radeon 550

The Radeon 550 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 20 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1100 MHz to 1183 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,140 points. Launch price was $79.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon TM R9 A360 scores 2,060 and the Radeon 550 reaches 2,140 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon TM R9 A360 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon 550 uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon TM R9 A360) vs 512 (Radeon 550). Raw compute: 0.9472 TFLOPS (Radeon TM R9 A360) vs 1.211 TFLOPS (Radeon 550). Boost clocks: 925 MHz vs 1183 MHz.

Feature	Radeon TM R9 A360	Radeon 550
G3D Mark Score	2,060	2,140+4%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	GCN 4.0
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	512	512
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.9472 TFLOPS	1.211 TFLOPS+28%
Boost Clock	925 MHz	1183 MHz+28%
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 TM R9 A360	Radeon 550
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 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	Radeon TM R9 A360	Radeon 550
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon TM R9 A360 draws 30W versus the Radeon 550's 50W — a 50% difference. The Radeon TM R9 A360 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon TM R9 A360) vs 300W (Radeon 550). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None.

Feature	Radeon TM R9 A360	Radeon 550
TDP	30W-40%	50W
Recommended PSU	350W	300W-14%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	None
Length	1mm	—
Slots	0	—
Perf/Watt	68.7+61%	42.8

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Value Analysis

The Radeon TM R9 A360 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the Radeon 550 launched at $79 and now averages $79. The Radeon TM R9 A360 costs 74.7% less ($59 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 103.0 (Radeon TM R9 A360) vs 27.1 (Radeon 550) — the Radeon TM R9 A360 offers 280.1% better value. The Radeon 550 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2015).