GeForce GTX 560 SE vs Radeon Vega 11

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GTX 560 SE

150

1,847

0.0%

GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2

1,861

+0.8%

Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8570 Dual

Radeon HD 8670D + HD 6670 Dual

Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB

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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.

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon Vega 11 is significantly newer (2018 vs 2012). The Radeon Vega 11 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 560 SE lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon Vega 11 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% 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	Radeon Vega 11
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020))
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 Radeon Vega 11 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $40 versus $150 for the GeForce GTX 560 SE, it costs 73% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 277.8% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 560 SE	Radeon Vega 11
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+277.8%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150)	✅More affordable ($40)

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.

GeForce GTX 560 SE Benchmark Check

Radeon Vega 11 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 560 SE and Radeon Vega 11

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 Vega 11

The Radeon Vega 11 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 10 2018. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1251 MHz. It has 704 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,861 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 560 SE scores 1,847 and the Radeon Vega 11 reaches 1,861 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 560 SE is built on Fermi 2.0 while the Radeon Vega 11 uses GCN 5.0, both on 40 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 288 (GeForce GTX 560 SE) vs 704 (Radeon Vega 11). Raw compute: 0.8479 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 560 SE) vs 1.761 TFLOPS (Radeon Vega 11).

Feature	GeForce GTX 560 SE	Radeon Vega 11
G3D Mark Score	1,847	1,861
Architecture	Fermi 2.0	GCN 5.0
Process Node	40 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	288	704+144%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.8479 TFLOPS	1.761 TFLOPS+108%
ROPs	24+200%	8
TMUs	48+9%	44

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 560 SE	Radeon Vega 11
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 560 SE comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Vega 11 has 0 MB. The GeForce GTX 560 SE offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.

Feature	GeForce GTX 560 SE	Radeon Vega 11
VRAM Capacity	1 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	System
Bus Width	128-bit	System

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 560 SE draws 150W versus the Radeon Vega 11's 35W — a 124.3% difference. The Radeon Vega 11 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce GTX 560 SE) vs 1W (Radeon Vega 11). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs Integrated.

Feature	GeForce GTX 560 SE	Radeon Vega 11
TDP	150W	35W-77%
Recommended PSU	500W	1W-100%
Power Connector	2x 6-pin	Integrated
Length	210mm	—
Slots	2	—
Perf/Watt	12.3	53.2+333%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 560 SE launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the Radeon Vega 11 launched at $150 and now averages $40. The Radeon Vega 11 costs 73.3% less ($110 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 12.3 (GeForce GTX 560 SE) vs 46.5 (Radeon Vega 11) — the Radeon Vega 11 offers 278% better value. The Radeon Vega 11 is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2012).