GeForce GTX 560 Ti vs Radeon Pro 455
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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 Radeon Pro 455 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 560 Ti.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 560 Ti | Radeon Pro 455 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon Pro 455 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon Pro 455 holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $50), it costs 20% less, resulting in a 26.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 560 Ti | Radeon Pro 455 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+26.3%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) | ✅More affordable ($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 and Radeon Pro 455
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 Pro 455
The Radeon Pro 455 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 30 2016. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 855 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,113 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 560 Ti scores 3,080 and the Radeon Pro 455 reaches 3,113 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 560 Ti is built on Fermi 2.0 while the Radeon Pro 455 uses GCN 4.0, both on 40 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GTX 560 Ti) vs 768 (Radeon Pro 455). Raw compute: 1.263 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 560 Ti) vs 1.313 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 455).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 560 Ti | Radeon Pro 455 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,080 | 3,113+1% |
| Architecture | Fermi 2.0 | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 768+100% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.263 TFLOPS | 1.313 TFLOPS+4% |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 64+33% | 48 |
| L1 Cache | 512 KB+167% | 192 KB |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 560 Ti | Radeon Pro 455 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (GeForce GTX 560 Ti) vs 1 MB (Radeon Pro 455) — the Radeon Pro 455 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 560 Ti | Radeon Pro 455 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+300% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1 MB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11_0 (GeForce GTX 560 Ti) vs 12_0 (Radeon Pro 455). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 0.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 560 Ti | Radeon Pro 455 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11_0 | 12_0+9% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 1st Gen (GeForce GTX 560 Ti) vs VCE 3.4 (Radeon Pro 455). Decoder: NVDEC 1st Gen vs UVD 6.3.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 560 Ti | Radeon Pro 455 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 1st Gen | VCE 3.4 |
| Decoder | NVDEC 1st Gen | UVD 6.3 |
| Codecs | H.264 | — |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 560 Ti draws 160W versus the Radeon Pro 455's 35W — a 128.2% difference. The Radeon Pro 455 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce GTX 560 Ti) vs 350W (Radeon Pro 455). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 1mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 560 Ti | Radeon Pro 455 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 160W | 35W-78% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 350W-30% |
| Power Connector | 2x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 229mm | 1mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Perf/Watt | 19.3 | 88.9+361% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 560 Ti launched at $249 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon Pro 455 launched at $0 and now averages $40. The Radeon Pro 455 costs 20% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 61.6 (GeForce GTX 560 Ti) vs 77.8 (Radeon Pro 455) — the Radeon Pro 455 offers 26.3% better value. The Radeon Pro 455 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2011).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 560 Ti | Radeon Pro 455 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $249 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $40-20% |
| Performance per Dollar | 61.6 | 77.8+26% |
| Codename | GF114 | Baffin |
| Release | January 25 2011 | October 30 2016 |
| Ranking | #580 | #577 |
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