GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

The Radeon R9 390X is dramatically faster than the Radeon R7 360, leading by roughly 400% in our performance index.

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Key Specs Advantage

Comparable or lower specs

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8 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage
+300% Bandwidth (384 GB/s vs 96 GB/s)
+300% Memory Bus (512-bit vs 128-bit)
+267% Stream Processors (2,816 vs 768)

Radeon R9 390X vs Radeon R7 360: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: Radeon R9 390X vs Radeon R7 360

The Radeon R9 390X 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. The Radeon R9 390X packs 2,816 stream processors versus 768 on the Radeon R7 360.

Power & Efficiency

The Radeon R7 360 pulls less power (100W vs 275W), so it's the easier card to cool and the lighter load on your PSU. The faster Radeon R9 390X draws more overall but extracts more performance from each watt — plan for a sturdier power supply if you pick it.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

With 8GB against 2GB, the Radeon R9 390X has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the Radeon R7 360's 2GB can fall short. The Radeon R9 390X's memory is also faster — 384 GB/s versus 96 GB/s (512-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 390X?

The Radeon R9 390X 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 Radeon R9 390X better than the Radeon R7 360?

The Radeon R9 390X is dramatically faster, roughly 400% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the Radeon R7 360 or the Radeon R9 390X?

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 Radeon R9 390X have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 8GB (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

SpecificationRadeon R7 360Radeon R9 390X
ArchitectureGCN 2.0GCN 2.0
Process NodeTSMC 28nmTSMC 28nm
CUDA Cores (Stream Processors / Stream Processors)7682,816

Clock Speeds

SpecificationRadeon R7 360Radeon R9 390X
Base Clock1,000 MHz1,050 MHz
Boost Clock1,050 MHz1,050 MHz

Memory

SpecificationRadeon R7 360Radeon R9 390X
VRAM Capacity2 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5GDDR5
Memory Bus128-bit512-bit
Memory Speed6 Gbps6 Gbps
Bandwidth96 GB/s384 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationRadeon R7 360Radeon R9 390X
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP100 W275 W
Power Connectors1x 6-pin1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin
ReleasedJun 2015Jun 2015