Radeon R9 370
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Radeon R9 370

AMD

G3D Mark

4,722

MSRP

$149

AVG Price

$55

May 5 2015
110 Watt
GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)

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About G3D Mark

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.

Overview

The Radeon R9 370 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 5 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 925 MHz to 975 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 110W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,722 points.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon R9 370

#146
GeForce GTX 1650 Ti
MSRP: $150|Avg: $77
114%
#147
GeForce GTX 1050 Ti
MSRP: $140|Avg: $65
114%
#148
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MSRP: $149|Avg: $40
114%
#149
Radeon RX 6600 XT
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113%
#150
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MSRP: $120|Avg: $35
110%
#151
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MSRP: $150|Avg: $20
109%
#152
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MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13
108%
#153
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MSRP: $199|Avg: $30
107%
#154
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MSRP: $199|Avg: $25
106%
#155
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MSRP: $599|Avg: $180
104%
#156
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104%
#157
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MSRP: $149|Avg: $51
102%
#158
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101%
#159
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100%
#160
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100%
#161
Radeon R9 370
MSRP: $149|Avg: $55
100%
#162
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99%
#163
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99%
#164
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98%
#165
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98%
#166
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97%
#167
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94%
#168
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92%
#169
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92%
#170
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91%
#171
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90%
#172
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90%
#173
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90%
#174
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89%
#175
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89%
#176
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MSRP: $139|Avg: $40
89%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Radeon R9 370 specifications and capabilities.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon R9 370 scores 4,722 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Budget tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the GCN 1.0 (2012−2020) architecture (codename: Trinidad), manufactured on a 28 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 1280 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 80 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 32 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 2.496 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 975 MHz from a base of 925 MHz.

SpecificationRadeon R9 370
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score4,722
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generationGCN 1.0 (2012−2020)
CodenameInternal GPU die codenameTrinidad
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient28 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute1280
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling80
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending32
Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load975 MHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency925 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance2.496 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second78.00 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generationPCIe 3.0 x16
Transistor Count2,800 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#456
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon R9 370 is equipped with 4 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 256-bit memory bus, delivering 179 GB/s of bandwidth. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.

SpecificationRadeon R9 370
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures4 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generationGDDR5
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth256-bit
Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate8 Gbps
BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAM179 GB/s
L1 Cache384 kB
L2 Cache512 kB

Advanced Features & APIs

The Radeon R9 370 supports modern upscaling and frame generation technologies: FidelityFX Super Resolution — these can dramatically boost effective FPS by generating intermediate frames or upscaling from lower internal resolution. Graphics API support: DirectX 12 (11_1), Vulkan 1.2, OpenGL 4.6— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.

SpecificationRadeon R9 370
FSR Frame Generation❌ Not Supported
AMD Fluid Motion Frames❌ Not Supported
FidelityFX Super Resolution✅ Supported
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version12 (11_1)
VulkanCross-platform graphics API1.2
OpenGLLegacy graphics API4.6
Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL)OpenCL 1.2
Multi-GPUSLI/CrossFire/NVLink supportCrossFire
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Display & Media

Display outputs: DisplayPort 1.2x 0, HDMI 1.4ax 1, DVIx 2 — supports up to 3 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0, decoder: UVD 4.0— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,MPEG-4,VC-1,MVC.

SpecificationRadeon R9 370
0 PortsNumber of 0 display connectorsDisplayPort 1.2x
1 PortsNumber of 1 display connectorsHDMI 1.4ax
2 PortsNumber of 2 display connectorsDVIx
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors3
Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine versionVCE 1.0
Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine versionUVD 4.0
CodecsSupported video compression formatsH.264,MPEG-2,MPEG-4,VC-1,MVC
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R9 370 draws 110 Watt under load (TDP) — a 450W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: 1x 6-pin. Physical size: 221mm long, 111mm tall, occupying 2 expansion slots, weighing 850g— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 40 at idle, 75 under load.

SpecificationRadeon R9 370
TDPPower consumption under load110 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage450W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type1x 6-pin
Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance221mm
Card Height111mm
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied2-slot
Weight850g
Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle40
Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load75
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Value Analysis

At an average price of $55 (MSRP: $149), the Radeon R9 370 delivers 86 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #456 among all indexed GPUs.

SpecificationRadeon R9 370
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price$149
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days$55
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#456
Release DateMay 5 2015
Release Year2015

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