Radeon Pro 555 vs Radeon R7 360

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

Radeon Pro 555

2017

Why buy it

✅More future proof: GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) on 14nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 28.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $109 MSRP).

Radeon R7 360

2015

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 28.6 vs 0 G3D/$ ($109 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

Radeon Pro 555

2017

Radeon R7 360

2015

Why buy it

✅More future proof: GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) on 14nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 28.6 vs 0 G3D/$ ($109 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 28.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $109 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon Pro 555 better than Radeon R7 360?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 3,141 vs 3,116 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer Radeon Pro 555 is the overall package: you are getting a newer generation, FSR upscaling.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Radeon Pro 555 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2017 generation instead of 2015 and a 14nm process instead of 28nm. That makes it the safer long-run choice for modern games.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

Radeon Pro 555 is the smarter buy by a wide margin. Radeon Pro 555 is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $109 MSRP, and you are getting 0.8% higher G3D Mark. Radeon R7 360 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

Is Radeon R7 360 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

No, not for a fresh gaming build. Radeon R7 360 is 2015 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM, 3,116 in G3D Mark, and FSR upscaling. That is simply too far behind to be an easy modern recommendation.

Games Benchmarks

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 9800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

Radeon Pro 555 Benchmark Check

Radeon R7 360 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Radeon Pro 555	Radeon R7 360
1080p
low	47 FPS	36 FPS
medium	29 FPS	22 FPS
high	20 FPS	15 FPS
ultra	10 FPS	8 FPS
1440p
low	31 FPS	24 FPS
medium	19 FPS	14 FPS
high	10 FPS	7 FPS
ultra	5 FPS	4 FPS
4K
low	10 FPS	9 FPS
medium	7 FPS	6 FPS
high	4 FPS	3 FPS
ultra	3 FPS	2 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Radeon Pro 555	Radeon R7 360
1080p
low	67 FPS	52 FPS
medium	38 FPS	28 FPS
high	27 FPS	20 FPS
ultra	17 FPS	14 FPS
1440p
low	30 FPS	24 FPS
medium	18 FPS	13 FPS
high	12 FPS	8 FPS
ultra	9 FPS	7 FPS
4K
low	8 FPS	7 FPS
medium	6 FPS	4 FPS
high	5 FPS	3 FPS
ultra	3 FPS	2 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Radeon Pro 555	Radeon R7 360
1080p
low	141 FPS	140 FPS
medium	113 FPS	112 FPS
high	94 FPS	93 FPS
ultra	71 FPS	70 FPS
1440p
low	106 FPS	105 FPS
medium	85 FPS	84 FPS
high	71 FPS	70 FPS
ultra	53 FPS	53 FPS
4K
low	71 FPS	70 FPS
medium	57 FPS	56 FPS
high	47 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	35 FPS	35 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Radeon Pro 555	Radeon R7 360
1080p
low	141 FPS	119 FPS
medium	113 FPS	93 FPS
high	94 FPS	70 FPS
ultra	71 FPS	53 FPS
1440p
low	106 FPS	65 FPS
medium	85 FPS	51 FPS
high	71 FPS	42 FPS
ultra	53 FPS	30 FPS
4K
low	71 FPS	36 FPS
medium	55 FPS	27 FPS
high	44 FPS	21 FPS
ultra	30 FPS	15 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Pro 555 and Radeon R7 360

Radeon Pro 555

The Radeon Pro 555 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 5 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,141 points.

Radeon R7 360

The Radeon R7 360 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 18 2015. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,116 points. Launch price was $109.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon Pro 555 scores 3,141 and the Radeon R7 360 reaches 3,116 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro 555 is built on GCN 4.0 while the Radeon R7 360 uses GCN 2.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 768 (Radeon Pro 555) vs 768 (Radeon R7 360). Raw compute: 1.306 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 555) vs 1.613 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 360).

Feature	Radeon Pro 555	Radeon R7 360
G3D Mark Score	3,141	3,116
Architecture	GCN 4.0	GCN 2.0
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	768	768
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.306 TFLOPS	1.613 TFLOPS+24%
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	48	48
L1 Cache	192 KB	192 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	0.25 MB
Frame Generation	FSR upscaling	FSR upscaling

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon Pro 555	Radeon R7 360
Upscaling Tech	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Radeon Pro 555) vs 0.25 MB (Radeon R7 360) — the Radeon Pro 555 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon Pro 555	Radeon R7 360
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	0.25 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Pro 555 draws 75W versus the Radeon R7 360's 80W — a 6.5% difference. The Radeon Pro 555 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Pro 555) vs 450W (Radeon R7 360). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.

Feature	Radeon Pro 555	Radeon R7 360
TDP	75W-6%	80W
Recommended PSU	350W-22%	450W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	1x 6-pin
Length	—	165mm
Slots	—	2
Perf/Watt	41.9+7%	39.0

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Value Analysis

The Radeon Pro 555 launched at $0 MSRP, while the Radeon R7 360 launched at $109. The Radeon Pro 555 costs 100+% less ($109 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): Infinity (Radeon Pro 555) vs 28.6 (Radeon R7 360) — the Radeon Pro 555 offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon Pro 555 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2015).