GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

The Geforce GTX 1050 is dramatically faster than the Radeon R7 360, leading by roughly 200% in our performance index.

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Price
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Performance
3%
VRAM
2 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage
+39% Boost Clock (1,455 MHz vs 1,050 MHz)
+17% Bandwidth (112 GB/s vs 96 GB/s)
Price
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Performance
1%
VRAM
2 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage
+20% Stream Processors (768 vs 640)

Geforce GTX 1050 vs Radeon R7 360: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: Geforce GTX 1050 vs Radeon R7 360

The Geforce GTX 1050 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.

Power & Efficiency

The Geforce GTX 1050 draws just 75W versus 100W for the Radeon R7 360, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom. Its more modern Pascal architecture on a Samsung 14nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.

Features & Ecosystem

Beyond raw numbers, the Geforce GTX 1050 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 1050 or Radeon R7 360?

The Geforce GTX 1050 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

Is the Geforce GTX 1050 better than the Radeon R7 360?

The Geforce GTX 1050 is dramatically faster, roughly 200% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the Geforce GTX 1050 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.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeforce GTX 1050Radeon R7 360
ArchitecturePascalGCN 2.0
Process NodeSamsung 14nmTSMC 28nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors)640768

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeforce GTX 1050Radeon R7 360
Base Clock1,354 MHz1,000 MHz
Boost Clock1,455 MHz1,050 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeforce GTX 1050Radeon R7 360
VRAM Capacity2 GB2 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5GDDR5
Memory Bus128-bit128-bit
Memory Speed7 Gbps6 Gbps
Bandwidth112 GB/s96 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeforce GTX 1050Radeon R7 360
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP75 W100 W
Power ConnectorsNone1x 6-pin
ReleasedOct 2016Jun 2015