GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

The GeForce GTX 970 is dramatically faster than the Radeon R7 360, leading by roughly 400% in our performance index.

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NVIDIA
GeForce GTX 970
Price
€344
Performance
5%
VRAM
4 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage
+134% Bandwidth (224.3 GB/s vs 96 GB/s)
+117% CUDA Cores (1,664 vs 768)
+100% Memory Bus (256-bit vs 128-bit)
Price
Awaiting Data
Performance
1%
VRAM
2 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage

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GeForce GTX 970 vs Radeon R7 360: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce GTX 970 vs Radeon R7 360

The GeForce GTX 970 is dramatically faster, around 400% ahead of the Radeon R7 360. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p.

Power & Efficiency

The Radeon R7 360 pulls less power (100W vs 145W), so it's the easier card to cool and the lighter load on your PSU. The faster GeForce GTX 970 draws more overall but extracts more performance from each watt — plan for a sturdier power supply if you pick it.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

With 4GB against 2GB, the GeForce GTX 970 has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the Radeon R7 360's 2GB can fall short.

Features & Ecosystem

Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce GTX 970 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 970 or Radeon R7 360?

The GeForce GTX 970 is the faster card by about 400%. 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 970 better than the Radeon R7 360?

The GeForce GTX 970 is dramatically faster, roughly 400% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 970 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 970 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 4GB (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 970Radeon R7 360
ArchitectureMaxwellGCN 2.0
Process NodeTSMC 28nmTSMC 28nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors)1,664768

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce GTX 970Radeon R7 360
Base Clock1,050 MHz1,000 MHz
Boost Clock1,178 MHz1,050 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce GTX 970Radeon R7 360
VRAM Capacity4 GB2 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5GDDR5
Memory Bus256-bit128-bit
Memory Speed7 Gbps6 Gbps
Bandwidth224.3 GB/s96 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce GTX 970Radeon R7 360
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP145 W100 W
Power Connectors2x 6-pin1x 6-pin
ReleasedSep 2014Jun 2015