GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448 vs Radeon HD 8990
GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 8990 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% 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 8990 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%) |
| 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 | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | — |
💎 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 $999), it costs 97% less, resulting in a 3221.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448 | Radeon HD 8990 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+3221.1%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($30) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($999) |
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 8990
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 8990
The Radeon HD 8990 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 24 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 950 MHz to 1000 MHz. It has 2048 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 375W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,214 points. Launch price was $999.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448 scores 5,200 and the Radeon HD 8990 reaches 5,214 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448 is built on Fermi 2.0 while the Radeon HD 8990 uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 448 (GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448) vs 2,048 (Radeon HD 8990). Raw compute: 1.312 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448) vs 4.096 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon HD 8990).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448 | Radeon HD 8990 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 5,200 | 5,214 |
| Architecture | Fermi 2.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 448 | 2048 ×2+357% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.312 TFLOPS | 4.096 TFLOPS ×2+212% |
| ROPs | 40+25% | 32 ×2 |
| TMUs | 56 | 128 ×2+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 8990 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 8990 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 288 GB/s x2 (Radeon HD 8990) — a 1747.4% advantage for the Radeon HD 8990. Bus width: 320-bit vs 384-bit x2. L2 Cache: 640 KB (GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448) vs 768 KB (Radeon HD 8990) — the Radeon HD 8990 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448 | Radeon HD 8990 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+33% | 3 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 156 GB/s | 288 GB/s x2+85% |
| Bus Width | 320-bit | 384-bit x2+20% |
| L2 Cache | 640 KB | 768 KB+20% |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448 draws 210W versus the Radeon HD 8990's 375W — a 56.4% difference. The GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448) vs 750W (Radeon HD 8990). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs 2x 8-pin.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448 | Radeon HD 8990 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 210W-44% | 375W |
| Recommended PSU | 550W-27% | 750W |
| Power Connector | 2x 6-pin | 2x 8-pin |
| Length | 267mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 76°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 24.8+78% | 13.9 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448 launched at $289 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Radeon HD 8990 launched at $999 and now averages $999. The GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448 costs 97% less ($969 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 173.3 (GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448) vs 5.2 (Radeon HD 8990) — the GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448 offers 3232.7% better value. The Radeon HD 8990 is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2011).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448 | Radeon HD 8990 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $289-71% | $999 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-97% | $999 |
| Performance per Dollar | 173.3+3233% | 5.2 |
| Codename | GF110 | Malta |
| Release | November 29 2011 | April 24 2013 |
| Ranking | #571 | #412 |
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