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GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448
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Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448 | Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+33.3%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | Standard Size (275mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448 holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $40), it costs 25% less, resulting in a 32.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448 | Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+32.1%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($30) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448 and Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X
GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448
The GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 29 2011. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 732 MHz. It has 448 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 210W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,200 points. Launch price was $289.
Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X
The Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 8 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,248 points. Launch price was $299.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448 scores 5,200 and the Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X reaches 5,248 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448 is built on Fermi 2.0 while the Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 448 (GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448) vs 2,048 (Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X). Raw compute: 1.312 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448) vs 4.096 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448 | Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 5,200 | 5,248 |
| Architecture | Fermi 2.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 448 | 2048+357% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.312 TFLOPS | 4.096 TFLOPS+212% |
| ROPs | 40+25% | 32 |
| TMUs | 56 | 128+129% |
| L1 Cache | 896 KB+75% | 512 KB |
| L2 Cache | 640 KB | 768 KB+20% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448 | Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X has 3 GB. The GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 156 GB/s (GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448) vs 264 GB/s (Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X) — a 69.2% advantage for the Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X. Bus width: 320-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 640 KB (GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448) vs 768 KB (Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X) — the Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448 | Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+33% | 3 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 156 GB/s | 264 GB/s+69% |
| Bus Width | 320-bit | 384-bit+20% |
| L2 Cache | 640 KB | 768 KB+20% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (FL 11_0) (GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448) vs 12 (11_1) (Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X). OpenGL: 4.2 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 6.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448 | Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (FL 11_0) | 12 (11_1) |
| OpenGL | 4.2 | 4.6+10% |
| Max Displays | 3 | 6+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD 4.0 (GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448) vs VCE 1.0 (Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X). Decoder: PureVideo VP4 vs UVD 3.2. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4 (Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448 | Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD 4.0 | VCE 1.0 |
| Decoder | PureVideo VP4 | UVD 3.2 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448 draws 210W versus the Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X's 200W — a 4.9% difference. The Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448) vs 500W (Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs 6-pin + 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 275mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 76°C vs 80 C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448 | Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 210W | 200W-5% |
| Recommended PSU | 550W | 500W-9% |
| Power Connector | 2x 6-pin | 6-pin + 8-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 275mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 76°C-5% | 80 C |
| Perf/Watt | 24.8 | 26.2+6% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448 launched at $289 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X launched at $299 and now averages $40. The GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448 costs 25% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 173.3 (GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448) vs 131.2 (Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X) — the GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448 offers 32.1% better value. The Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2011).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448 | Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $289-3% | $299 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-25% | $40 |
| Performance per Dollar | 173.3+32% | 131.2 |
| Codename | GF110 | Tahiti |
| Release | November 29 2011 | October 8 2013 |
| Ranking | #571 | #404 |
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