GeForce GTX 560 SE vs Radeon Pro WX 2100

CPU

GPU

GeForce GTX 560 SE

2012Core: 736 MHz

Similar parts

·······

Buy on Amazon

Radeon Pro WX 2100

2017Core: 925 MHzBoost: 1219 MHz

Similar parts

·······

Buy on Amazon

GeForce GTX 560 SE vs Radeon Pro WX 2100 Performance Spectrum

GeForce GTX 560 SE

1 GB 150

1,847

0.0%

GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2

1,871

+1.3%

Radeon HD 6750

Radeon HD 8670D + HD 6670 Dual

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB

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.

GeForce GTX 560 SE vs Radeon Pro WX 2100 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Search any supported game below to compare 1080p FPS for both components.

GeForce GTX 560 SE vs Radeon Pro WX 2100: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce GTX 560 SE

2012

Why buy it

✅17.9% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 1 GB vs 2 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2012 hardware with 1 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌
0.7% HIGHER MSRP
$150 MSRPvs$149 MSRP
❌328.6% higher power demand at 150W vs 35W.
❌25% longer card at 210mm vs 168mm.

Radeon Pro WX 2100

2017

Why buy it

✅Costs $1 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $150 MSRP).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (2 GB vs 1 GB).
✅Draws 35W instead of 150W, a 115W reduction.
✅Measures 168mm instead of 210mm, a 42mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 560 SE across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌2017 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce GTX 560 SE is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 17.9% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward Radeon Pro WX 2100 instead at 1,871 vs 1,847, so for this question the real-game FPS result matters more than the synthetic split.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce GTX 560 SE is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond because it comes out ahead on the available hardware-headroom signals for this matchup.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

Radeon Pro WX 2100 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $1 cheaper on MSRP at $149 vs $150, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 2% (12.6 vs 12.3), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, Radeon Pro WX 2100 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, GeForce GTX 560 SE has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce GTX 560 SE vs Radeon Pro WX 2100 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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.

Radeon Pro WX 2100

The Radeon Pro WX 2100 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 4 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 925 MHz to 1219 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,871 points. Launch price was $149.

⚡

Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 560 SE scores 1,847 and the Radeon Pro WX 2100 reaches 1,871 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 560 SE is built on Fermi 2.0 while the Radeon Pro WX 2100 uses GCN 4.0, both on 40 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 288 (GeForce GTX 560 SE) vs 512 (Radeon Pro WX 2100). Raw compute: 0.8479 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 560 SE) vs 1.248 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro WX 2100).

Feature	GeForce GTX 560 SE	Radeon Pro WX 2100
G3D Mark Score	1,847	1,871+1%
Architecture	Fermi 2.0	GCN 4.0
Process Node	40 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	288	512+78%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.8479 TFLOPS	1.248 TFLOPS+47%
ROPs	24+50%	16
TMUs	48+50%	32
L1 Cache	384 KB+200%	128 KB
L2 Cache	384 KB+50%	256 KB

✨

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 560 SE gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Radeon Pro WX 2100 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce GTX 560 SE	Radeon Pro WX 2100
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

💾

Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 560 SE has 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro WX 2100 carries 2 GB. Radeon Pro WX 2100 gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce GTX 560 SE and 64-bit on the Radeon Pro WX 2100. L2 Cache: 384 KB (GeForce GTX 560 SE) vs 256 KB (Radeon Pro WX 2100) — the GeForce GTX 560 SE has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 560 SE	Radeon Pro WX 2100
VRAM Capacity	1 GB	2 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	384 KB+50%	256 KB

🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_0 (GeForce GTX 560 SE) vs 12 (12_0) (Radeon Pro WX 2100). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce GTX 560 SE	Radeon Pro WX 2100
DirectX	12_0	12 (12_0)
Max Displays	2	3+50%

🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 1st Gen (GeForce GTX 560 SE) vs VCE 3.4 (Polaris) (Radeon Pro WX 2100). Decoder: NVDEC 1st Gen vs UVD 6.3.

Feature	GeForce GTX 560 SE	Radeon Pro WX 2100
Encoder	NVENC 1st Gen	VCE 3.4 (Polaris)
Decoder	NVDEC 1st Gen	UVD 6.3
Codecs	—	H.264,HEVC

🔌

Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 560 SE draws 150W versus the Radeon Pro WX 2100's 35W — a 124.3% difference. The Radeon Pro WX 2100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce GTX 560 SE) vs 350W (Radeon Pro WX 2100). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 210mm vs 168mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots.

Feature	GeForce GTX 560 SE	Radeon Pro WX 2100
TDP	150W	35W-77%
Recommended PSU	500W	350W-30%
Power Connector	2x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	210mm	168mm
Height	—	69mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	—	80°C
Perf/Watt	12.3	53.5+335%

💰

Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce GTX 560 SE came in at $150, while the Radeon Pro WX 2100 launched at $149. On MSRP, Radeon Pro WX 2100 was 0.7% cheaper ($1 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 12.3 (GeForce GTX 560 SE) vs 12.6 (Radeon Pro WX 2100) — the Radeon Pro WX 2100 offers 2.4% better value. The newer card here is Radeon Pro WX 2100 (2017 vs 2012).

Feature	GeForce GTX 560 SE	Radeon Pro WX 2100
MSRP	$150	$149
Performance per Dollar	12.3	12.6+2%
Codename	GF114	Lexa
Release	February 20 2012	June 4 2017
Ranking	#706	#702

Search GeForce GTX 560 SE on Amazon

Search Radeon Pro WX 2100 on Amazon

Affiliate Disclosure

ChipVERSUS is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases made through our links. This comes at no additional cost to you and helps support our work in providing comprehensive PC building guides and tools.

Amazon and the Amazon logo are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates.