GeForce GTX 560 Ti vs Radeon HD 6990
GeForce GTX 560 Ti
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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 560 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 6990.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 560 Ti | Radeon HD 6990 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | Standard Size (310mm) |
💎 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 $498), it costs 90% less, resulting in a 917.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 560 Ti | Radeon HD 6990 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+917.8%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($50) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($498) |
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 Radeon HD 6990
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.
Radeon HD 6990
The Radeon HD 6990 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 8 2011. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The core clock speed is 830 MHz. It has 1536 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 375W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,014 points. Launch price was $699.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 560 Ti scores 3,080 and the Radeon HD 6990 reaches 3,014 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 560 Ti is built on Fermi 2.0 while the Radeon HD 6990 uses TeraScale 3, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GTX 560 Ti) vs 1,536 (Radeon HD 6990). Raw compute: 1.263 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 560 Ti) vs 2.55 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon HD 6990).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 560 Ti | Radeon HD 6990 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,080+2% | 3,014 |
| Architecture | Fermi 2.0 | TeraScale 3 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 1536 ×2+300% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.263 TFLOPS | 2.55 TFLOPS ×2+102% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 ×2 |
| TMUs | 64 | 96 ×2+50% |
| L1 Cache | 512 KB+33% | 384 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 560 Ti | Radeon HD 6990 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 560 Ti | Radeon HD 6990 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+100% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11_0 (GeForce GTX 560 Ti) vs 11.2 (Radeon HD 6990). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 5.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 560 Ti | Radeon HD 6990 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11_0 | 11.2+2% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 5+150% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 1st Gen (GeForce GTX 560 Ti) vs None (Radeon HD 6990). Decoder: NVDEC 1st Gen vs UVD 3.0. Supported codecs: H.264 (GeForce GTX 560 Ti) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Radeon HD 6990).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 560 Ti | Radeon HD 6990 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 1st Gen | None |
| Decoder | NVDEC 1st Gen | UVD 3.0 |
| Codecs | H.264 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 560 Ti draws 160W versus the Radeon HD 6990's 375W — a 80.4% difference. The GeForce GTX 560 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce GTX 560 Ti) vs 750W (Radeon HD 6990). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 229mm vs 310mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 560 Ti | Radeon HD 6990 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 160W-57% | 375W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W-33% | 750W |
| Power Connector | 2x 6-pin | 2x 8-pin |
| Length | 229mm | 310mm |
| Height | — | 115mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 85 |
| Perf/Watt | 19.3+141% | 8.0 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 560 Ti launched at $249 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon HD 6990 launched at $699 and now averages $498. The GeForce GTX 560 Ti costs 90% less ($448 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 61.6 (GeForce GTX 560 Ti) vs 6.1 (Radeon HD 6990) — the GeForce GTX 560 Ti offers 909.8% better value.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 560 Ti | Radeon HD 6990 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $249-64% | $699 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50-90% | $498 |
| Performance per Dollar | 61.6+910% | 6.1 |
| Codename | GF114 | Antilles |
| Release | January 25 2011 | March 8 2011 |
| Ranking | #580 | #583 |
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