Radeon R7 370 vs Radeon RX 560
The Radeon RX 560 pulls ahead here — in a different league, about 100% ahead of the Radeon R7 370. It also wins on performance-per-dollar, making it the cleaner choice when you can afford it.
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Radeon RX 560 vs Radeon R7 370: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: Radeon RX 560 vs Radeon R7 370
The Radeon RX 560 is dramatically faster, around 100% ahead of the Radeon R7 370. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p.
Price & Value
Pricing has the Radeon RX 560 at $1,666 SEK, $7,905 SEK under the Radeon R7 370's $9,572 SEK. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the Radeon RX 560 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 1049%. The Radeon RX 560 still sits about $1,567 SEK above its $99 SEK MSRP. The Radeon R7 370 still sits about $9,423 SEK above its $149 SEK MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
Power draw favors the Radeon RX 560 (60W vs 110W), and it's the more efficient card too, so it's the easy pick if thermals or a smaller PSU matter. Its more modern GCN 4.0 (Polaris) architecture on a GloFo 14nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.
Memory & Bandwidth
The Radeon R7 370's memory is faster — 179 GB/s versus 112 GB/s (256-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The Radeon RX 560 is roughly 2 years newer than the Radeon R7 370 (GCN 4.0 (Polaris) vs GCN 1.0), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: Radeon R7 370 or Radeon RX 560?
The Radeon RX 560 is the all-round winner here — it's faster and the better value, so buy it if it fits your budget. Only consider the Radeon R7 370 if you find it at a steep discount.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Radeon RX 560 better than the Radeon R7 370?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the Radeon R7 370 or the Radeon RX 560?
Is the Radeon R7 370 worth the extra $7,905 SEK over the Radeon RX 560?
Which should you buy: Radeon R7 370 or Radeon RX 560?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | Radeon R7 370 | Radeon RX 560 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 4.0 (Polaris) |
| Process Node | TSMC 28nm | GloFo 14nm |
| CUDA Cores (Stream Processors / Stream Processors) | 1,024 | 1,024 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | Radeon R7 370 | Radeon RX 560 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 925 MHz | 1,175 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 975 MHz | 1,275 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | Radeon R7 370 | Radeon RX 560 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit✓ | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 5.6 Gbps | 7 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 179.2 GB/s✓ | 112 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | Radeon R7 370 | Radeon RX 560 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x8 |
| TDP | 110 W | 60 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 6-pin | None |
| Released | Jun 2015 | Apr 2017 |