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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
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Pro 555 is significantly newer (2017 vs 2011). The Radeon Pro 555 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 560 Ti lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Pro 555 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2% 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 555 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / 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 | — |
💎 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 $1,000), it costs 95% less, resulting in a 1861.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 560 Ti | Radeon Pro 555 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1861.2%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($50) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,000) |
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 555
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 555
The Radeon Pro 555 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 5 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,141 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 560 Ti scores 3,080 and the Radeon Pro 555 reaches 3,141 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 560 Ti is built on Fermi 2.0 while the Radeon Pro 555 uses GCN 4.0, both on 40 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GTX 560 Ti) vs 768 (Radeon Pro 555). Raw compute: 1.263 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 560 Ti) vs 1.306 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 555).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 560 Ti | Radeon Pro 555 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,080 | 3,141+2% |
| Architecture | Fermi 2.0 | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 768+100% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.263 TFLOPS | 1.306 TFLOPS+3% |
| 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 555 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 555) — the Radeon Pro 555 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 560 Ti | Radeon Pro 555 |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 560 Ti draws 160W versus the Radeon Pro 555's 75W — a 72.3% difference. The Radeon Pro 555 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce GTX 560 Ti) vs 350W (Radeon Pro 555). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 560 Ti | Radeon Pro 555 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 160W | 75W-53% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 350W-30% |
| Power Connector | 2x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 229mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 19.3 | 41.9+117% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 560 Ti launched at $249 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon Pro 555 launched at $0 and now averages $1000. The GeForce GTX 560 Ti costs 95% less ($950 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 61.6 (GeForce GTX 560 Ti) vs 3.1 (Radeon Pro 555) — the GeForce GTX 560 Ti offers 1887.1% better value. The Radeon Pro 555 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2011).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 560 Ti | Radeon Pro 555 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $249 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50-95% | $1000 |
| Performance per Dollar | 61.6+1887% | 3.1 |
| Codename | GF114 | Polaris 21 |
| Release | January 25 2011 | June 5 2017 |
| Ranking | #580 | #574 |
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