Radeon TM R9 A360 vs Radeon RX 7600
Radeon TM R9 A360
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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 Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 7600
Performance Comparison
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon RX 7600 is significantly newer (2023 vs 2015). The Radeon RX 7600 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon TM R9 A360 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 7600 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 704.9% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (8 GB vs 2 GB). 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 RX 7600 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-704.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+704.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) / 6nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon TM R9 A360 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $20 versus $250 for the Radeon RX 7600, it costs 92% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 55.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon TM R9 A360 | Radeon RX 7600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+55.3%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($20) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($250) |
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 TM R9 A360 and Radeon RX 7600
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 RX 7600
The Radeon RX 7600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 24 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1720 MHz to 2655 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 165W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,581 points. Launch price was $269.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon TM R9 A360 scores 2,060 versus the Radeon RX 7600's 16,581 — the Radeon RX 7600 leads by 704.9%. The Radeon TM R9 A360 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon RX 7600 uses RDNA 3.0, both on 28 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon TM R9 A360) vs 2,048 (Radeon RX 7600). Raw compute: 0.9472 TFLOPS (Radeon TM R9 A360) vs 21.75 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7600). Boost clocks: 925 MHz vs 2655 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon TM R9 A360 | Radeon RX 7600 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,060 | 16,581+705% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | RDNA 3.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 6 nm |
| Shading Units | 512 | 2048+300% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.9472 TFLOPS | 21.75 TFLOPS+2196% |
| Boost Clock | 925 MHz | 2655 MHz+187% |
| ROPs | 16 | 64+300% |
| TMUs | 32 | 128+300% |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 512 KB+300% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 2 MB+700% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 7600 is support for FSR 3 / AFMF. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The Radeon TM R9 A360 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | Radeon TM R9 A360 | Radeon RX 7600 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 3 (Native) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon TM R9 A360 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 7600 has 8 GB. The Radeon RX 7600 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Radeon TM R9 A360) vs 2 MB (Radeon RX 7600) — the Radeon RX 7600 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon TM R9 A360 | Radeon RX 7600 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 8 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 2 MB+700% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12_0 (Radeon TM R9 A360) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 7600). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon TM R9 A360 | Radeon RX 7600 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12_0 | 12.2+2% |
| Max Displays | 0 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (Radeon TM R9 A360) vs VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 7600). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs VCN 4.0.
| Feature | Radeon TM R9 A360 | Radeon RX 7600 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 2.0 | VCN 4.0 |
| Decoder | UVD 4.2 | VCN 4.0 |
| Codecs | — | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon TM R9 A360 draws 30W versus the Radeon RX 7600's 165W — a 138.5% difference. The Radeon TM R9 A360 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon TM R9 A360) vs 550W (Radeon RX 7600). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 1mm vs 240mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.
| Feature | Radeon TM R9 A360 | Radeon RX 7600 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-82% | 165W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-36% | 550W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 1mm | 240mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 68.7 | 100.5+46% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon TM R9 A360 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the Radeon RX 7600 launched at $269 and now averages $250. The Radeon TM R9 A360 costs 92% less ($230 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 103.0 (Radeon TM R9 A360) vs 66.3 (Radeon RX 7600) — the Radeon TM R9 A360 offers 55.4% better value. The Radeon RX 7600 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2015).
| Feature | Radeon TM R9 A360 | Radeon RX 7600 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $269 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20-92% | $250 |
| Performance per Dollar | 103.0+55% | 66.3 |
| Codename | Tropo | Navi 33 |
| Release | May 5 2015 | May 24 2023 |
| Ranking | #711 | #118 |
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