GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
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On raw speed the Radeon R9 380 comes out dramatically faster — about 200% ahead of the Radeon R7 360.
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Radeon R9 380 vs Radeon R7 360: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: Radeon R9 380 vs Radeon R7 360
The Radeon R9 380 is dramatically faster, around 200% ahead of the Radeon R7 360. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p. The Radeon R9 380 packs 1,792 stream processors versus 768 on the Radeon R7 360.
Power & Efficiency
On power, the Radeon R7 360 is the gentler choice at 100W versus 190W. The Radeon R9 380 is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 190W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU.
Memory & Bandwidth
The Radeon R9 380's memory is faster — 176 GB/s versus 96 GB/s (256-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Which should you buy: Radeon R7 360 or Radeon R9 380?
The Radeon R9 380 is the faster card by about 200%. 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
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Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | Radeon R7 360 | Radeon R9 380 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | GCN 2.0 | GCN 3.0 |
| Process Node | TSMC 28nm | TSMC 28nm |
| CUDA Cores (Stream Processors / Stream Processors) | 768 | 1,792✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | Radeon R7 360 | Radeon R9 380 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,000 MHz✓ | 970 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,050 MHz✓ | 970 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | Radeon R7 360 | Radeon R9 380 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bus | 128-bit | 256-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 6 Gbps✓ | 5.5 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 96 GB/s | 176 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | Radeon R7 360 | Radeon R9 380 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 100 W✓ | 190 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 6-pin | 2x 6-pin |
| Released | Jun 2015 | Jun 2015 |