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GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448
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Radeon R9 M295X
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R9 M295X.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448 | Radeon R9 M295X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 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 $150), it costs 80% less, resulting in a 404.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448 | Radeon R9 M295X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+404.9%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($30) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150) |
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 R9 M295X
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 R9 M295X
The Radeon R9 M295X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 23 2014. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 723 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,150 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448 scores 5,200 and the Radeon R9 M295X reaches 5,150 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448 is built on Fermi 2.0 while the Radeon R9 M295X uses GCN 3.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 448 (GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448) vs 2,048 (Radeon R9 M295X). Raw compute: 1.312 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448) vs 2.961 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M295X).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448 | Radeon R9 M295X |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 5,200 | 5,150 |
| Architecture | Fermi 2.0 | GCN 3.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 448 | 2048+357% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.312 TFLOPS | 2.961 TFLOPS+126% |
| ROPs | 40+25% | 32 |
| TMUs | 56 | 128+129% |
| L1 Cache | 896 KB+75% | 512 KB |
| L2 Cache | 640 KB+25% | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448 | Radeon R9 M295X |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR5. Memory bandwidth: 156 GB/s (GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448) vs 176 GB/s (Radeon R9 M295X) — a 12.8% advantage for the Radeon R9 M295X. Bus width: 320-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 640 KB (GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448) vs 512 KB (Radeon R9 M295X) — the GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448 | Radeon R9 M295X |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 156 GB/s | 176 GB/s+13% |
| Bus Width | 320-bit+25% | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 640 KB+25% | 512 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (FL 11_0) (GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448) vs 12 (Radeon R9 M295X). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 0.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448 | Radeon R9 M295X |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (FL 11_0) | 12 |
| Max Displays | 3 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD 4.0 (GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448) vs VCE 3.0 (Radeon R9 M295X). Decoder: PureVideo VP4 vs UVD 4.2.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448 | Radeon R9 M295X |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD 4.0 | VCE 3.0 |
| Decoder | PureVideo VP4 | UVD 4.2 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | — |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448 draws 210W versus the Radeon R9 M295X's 250W — a 17.4% difference. The GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448) vs 350W (Radeon R9 M295X). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs Mobile. Card length: 267mm vs 1mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448 | Radeon R9 M295X |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 210W-16% | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 550W | 350W-36% |
| Power Connector | 2x 6-pin | Mobile |
| Length | 267mm | 1mm |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 76°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 24.8+20% | 20.6 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448 launched at $289 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Radeon R9 M295X launched at $300 and now averages $150. The GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448 costs 80% less ($120 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 173.3 (GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448) vs 34.3 (Radeon R9 M295X) — the GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448 offers 405.2% better value. The Radeon R9 M295X is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2011).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448 | Radeon R9 M295X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $289-4% | $300 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-80% | $150 |
| Performance per Dollar | 173.3+405% | 34.3 |
| Codename | GF110 | Amethyst |
| Release | November 29 2011 | November 23 2014 |
| Ranking | #571 | #437 |
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