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 980 comes out dramatically faster — about 600% ahead of the Radeon R7 360.

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NVIDIA
GeForce GTX 980
Price
€824
Performance
7%
VRAM
4 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage
+167% CUDA Cores (2,048 vs 768)
+134% Bandwidth (224.3 GB/s vs 96 GB/s)
+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 980 vs Radeon R7 360: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce GTX 980 vs Radeon R7 360

The GeForce GTX 980 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 165W. The GeForce GTX 980 is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 165W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

The GeForce GTX 980 carries 4GB versus 2GB on the Radeon R7 360. The extra 2GB 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 980 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 980 or Radeon R7 360?

The GeForce GTX 980 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 980 better than the Radeon R7 360?

The GeForce GTX 980 is dramatically faster, roughly 600% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 980 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 980 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 980Radeon R7 360
ArchitectureMaxwellGCN 2.0
Process NodeTSMC 28nmTSMC 28nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors)2,048768

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce GTX 980Radeon R7 360
Base Clock1,126 MHz1,000 MHz
Boost Clock1,216 MHz1,050 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce GTX 980Radeon 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 980Radeon R7 360
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP165 W100 W
Power Connectors2x 6-pin1x 6-pin
ReleasedSep 2014Jun 2015