GeForce GTX 560 SE vs GeForce 945A

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.

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

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce 945A

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Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

586%

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GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

531%

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GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

530%

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GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

482%

#260

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

479%

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GeForce 945A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

100%

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Intel UHD Graphics P630

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

100%

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Radeon HD 8970M Crossfire

MSRP: $300|Avg: $75

99%

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Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake)

MSRP: $300|Avg: $100

99%

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GeForce GTX 960A

MSRP: $199|Avg: $60

94%

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Radeon HD 8770

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

94%

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Radeon R9 M295X

MSRP: $300|Avg: $150

93%

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GeForce GT 325M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $20

92%

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GeForce GTS 160M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

92%

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GeForce GTX 470M SLI

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $60

91%

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Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G

MSRP: $99|Avg: $70

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce 945A is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 560 SE offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce GTX 560 SE	GeForce 945A
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce 945A offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 945A holds the technical lead. Priced at $25 (vs $150), it costs 83% less, resulting in a 501.6% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 560 SE	GeForce 945A
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+501.6%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150)	✅More affordable ($25)

Performance Check

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 7800X3D 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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 560 SE and GeForce 945A

GeForce GTX 560 SE

The GeForce GTX 560 SE is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 20 2012. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 736 MHz. It has 288 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,847 points. Launch price was $89.99.

GeForce 945A

The GeForce 945A is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1006 MHz to 1189 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,852 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 560 SE scores 1,847 and the GeForce 945A reaches 1,852 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 560 SE is built on Fermi 2.0 while the GeForce 945A uses Maxwell, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 288 (GeForce GTX 560 SE) vs 384 (GeForce 945A). Raw compute: 0.8479 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 560 SE) vs 0.9132 TFLOPS (GeForce 945A).

Feature	GeForce GTX 560 SE	GeForce 945A
G3D Mark Score	1,847	1,852
Architecture	Fermi 2.0	Maxwell
Process Node	40 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	288	384+33%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.8479 TFLOPS	0.9132 TFLOPS+8%
ROPs	24+200%	8
TMUs	48+100%	24
L1 Cache	384 KB+100%	192 KB
L2 Cache	0.38 MB	1 MB+163%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 560 SE	GeForce 945A
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 560 SE comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce 945A has 512 MB. The GeForce GTX 560 SE offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.38 MB (GeForce GTX 560 SE) vs 1 MB (GeForce 945A) — the GeForce 945A has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 560 SE	GeForce 945A
VRAM Capacity	1 GB+100%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	0.38 MB	1 MB+163%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_0 (GeForce GTX 560 SE) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce 945A). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce GTX 560 SE	GeForce 945A
DirectX	12_0	12 (11_0)
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 1st Gen (GeForce GTX 560 SE) vs 4th Gen NVENC (Maxwell) (GeForce 945A). Decoder: NVDEC 1st Gen vs PureVideo HD VP6.

Feature	GeForce GTX 560 SE	GeForce 945A
Encoder	NVENC 1st Gen	4th Gen NVENC (Maxwell)
Decoder	NVDEC 1st Gen	PureVideo HD VP6
Codecs	—	H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 560 SE draws 150W versus the GeForce 945A's 33W — a 127.9% difference. The GeForce 945A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce GTX 560 SE) vs 350W (GeForce 945A). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs Legacy.

Feature	GeForce GTX 560 SE	GeForce 945A
TDP	150W	33W-78%
Recommended PSU	500W	350W-30%
Power Connector	2x 6-pin	Legacy
Length	210mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	—	80°C
Perf/Watt	12.3	56.1+356%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 560 SE launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the GeForce 945A launched at $100 and now averages $25. The GeForce 945A costs 83.3% less ($125 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 12.3 (GeForce GTX 560 SE) vs 74.1 (GeForce 945A) — the GeForce 945A offers 502.4% better value. The GeForce 945A is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2012).