GeForce GTX 560 Ti vs GeForce GTX 470
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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 Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 470 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 560 Ti offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 560 Ti | GeForce GTX 470 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+60%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 560 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 560 Ti holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $349), it costs 86% less, resulting in a 583.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 560 Ti | GeForce GTX 470 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+583.6%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($50) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($349) |
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 and GeForce GTX 470
GeForce GTX 560 Ti
The GeForce GTX 560 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 25 2011. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 823 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,080 points. Launch price was $249.
GeForce GTX 470
The GeForce GTX 470 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 26 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 607 MHz. It has 448 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 215W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,145 points. Launch price was $349.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 560 Ti scores 3,080 and the GeForce GTX 470 reaches 3,145 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 560 Ti is built on Fermi 2.0 while the GeForce GTX 470 uses Fermi, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GTX 560 Ti) vs 448 (GeForce GTX 470). Raw compute: 1.263 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 560 Ti) vs 1.089 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 470).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 560 Ti | GeForce GTX 470 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,080 | 3,145+2% |
| Architecture | Fermi 2.0 | Fermi |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 448+17% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.263 TFLOPS+16% | 1.089 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32 | 40+25% |
| TMUs | 64+14% | 56 |
| L1 Cache | 512 KB | 896 KB+75% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 640 KB+25% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 560 Ti | GeForce GTX 470 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 560 Ti comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 470 has 1 GB. The GeForce GTX 560 Ti offers 60% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (GeForce GTX 560 Ti) vs 640 KB (GeForce GTX 470) — the GeForce GTX 470 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 560 Ti | GeForce GTX 470 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB+60% | 1.25 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+100% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 640 KB+25% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11_0 (GeForce GTX 560 Ti) vs 11.0 (GeForce GTX 470). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 560 Ti | GeForce GTX 470 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11_0 | 11.0 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 1st Gen (GeForce GTX 560 Ti) vs None (GeForce GTX 470). Decoder: NVDEC 1st Gen vs PureVideo VP4. Supported codecs: H.264 (GeForce GTX 560 Ti) vs MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264 (GeForce GTX 470).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 560 Ti | GeForce GTX 470 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 1st Gen | None |
| Decoder | NVDEC 1st Gen | PureVideo VP4 |
| Codecs | H.264 | MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 560 Ti draws 160W versus the GeForce GTX 470's 215W — a 29.3% difference. The GeForce GTX 560 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce GTX 560 Ti) vs 550W (GeForce GTX 470). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs 2x 6-pin. Card length: 229mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 560 Ti | GeForce GTX 470 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 160W-26% | 215W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W-9% | 550W |
| Power Connector | 2x 6-pin | 2x 6-pin |
| Length | 229mm | 241mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 93 |
| Perf/Watt | 19.3+32% | 14.6 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 560 Ti launched at $249 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the GeForce GTX 470 launched at $349 and now averages $349. The GeForce GTX 560 Ti costs 85.7% less ($299 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 61.6 (GeForce GTX 560 Ti) vs 9.0 (GeForce GTX 470) — the GeForce GTX 560 Ti offers 584.4% better value. The GeForce GTX 560 Ti is the newer GPU (2011 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 560 Ti | GeForce GTX 470 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $249-29% | $349 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50-86% | $349 |
| Performance per Dollar | 61.6+584% | 9.0 |
| Codename | GF114 | GF100 |
| Release | January 25 2011 | March 26 2010 |
| Ranking | #580 | #572 |
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