GPU Comparison

Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.

Quick Verdict

On raw speed the GeForce GTX 1060 comes out dramatically faster — about 600% ahead of the Radeon R7 360.

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NVIDIA
GeForce GTX 1060
Price
$500 CAD
Performance
7%
VRAM
6 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage
+100% Bandwidth (192 GB/s vs 96 GB/s)
+67% CUDA Cores (1,280 vs 768)
+63% Boost Clock (1,708 MHz vs 1,050 MHz)
Price
Awaiting Data
Performance
1%
VRAM
2 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage

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GeForce GTX 1060 vs Radeon R7 360: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce GTX 1060 vs Radeon R7 360

The GeForce GTX 1060 is dramatically faster, around 600% ahead of the Radeon R7 360. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p.

Power & Efficiency

On power, the Radeon R7 360 is the gentler choice at 100W versus 120W. The GeForce GTX 1060 is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 120W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU. Its more modern Pascal architecture on a TSMC 16nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

The GeForce GTX 1060 carries 6GB versus 2GB on the Radeon R7 360. The extra 4GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers.

Features & Ecosystem

Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce GTX 1060 brings NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing, while the Radeon R7 360 offers AMD FSR upscaling and strong rasterization value. If you lean on upscaling or ray tracing, that ecosystem difference can matter as much as the frame-rate gap.

Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1060 or Radeon R7 360?

The GeForce GTX 1060 is the faster card by about 600%. With live pricing limited for this pair, base your decision on the spec differences above — particularly VRAM and power draw — and check current stock before buying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce GTX 1060 better than the Radeon R7 360?

The GeForce GTX 1060 is dramatically faster, roughly 600% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1060 or the Radeon R7 360?

Neither is a dedicated 4K card; both are best at entry-level 1080p. For 4K you'd want a faster GPU, or lean on upscaling.

Does the GeForce GTX 1060 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 6GB (vs 2GB) gives real headroom for 4K, heavy texture mods, and creative/AI work. At 1080p the gap matters less.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1060Radeon R7 360
ArchitecturePascalGCN 2.0
Process NodeTSMC 16nmTSMC 28nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors)1,280768

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1060Radeon R7 360
Base Clock1,506 MHz1,000 MHz
Boost Clock1,708 MHz1,050 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1060Radeon R7 360
VRAM Capacity6 GB2 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5GDDR5
Memory Bus192-bit128-bit
Memory Speed8 Gbps6 Gbps
Bandwidth192 GB/s96 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1060Radeon R7 360
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP120 W100 W
Power Connectors1x 6-pin1x 6-pin
ReleasedJul 2016Jun 2015