GeForce GTX 560 vs Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs

CPU

GPU

GeForce GTX 560

2011Core: 810 MHz

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Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs

2020Core: 400 MHzBoost: 1350 MHz

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GTX 560

1 GB 150

2,768

+2.0%

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs

Shared System RAM 28

2,715

0.0%

Arc A530M

Arc A770M

Arc B580

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce GTX 560

2011

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 13.9 vs 0 G3D/$ ($199 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (1 GB vs Unknown).
✅Less risky long-term buy than Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs: it remains the more sensible modern option while Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs is already obsolete for modern gaming.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2011-era hardware with 1 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌435.7% higher power demand at 150W vs 28W.

Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs

2020

Why buy it

✅Draws 28W instead of 150W, a 122W reduction.
✅More future proof: Gen. 11 Ice Lake (2019−2022) on 10nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 1 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2020-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 13.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $199 MSRP).

GeForce GTX 560

2011

Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs

2020

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 13.9 vs 0 G3D/$ ($199 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (1 GB vs Unknown).
✅Less risky long-term buy than Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs: it remains the more sensible modern option while Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs is already obsolete for modern gaming.

Why buy it

✅Draws 28W instead of 150W, a 122W reduction.
✅More future proof: Gen. 11 Ice Lake (2019−2022) on 10nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2011-era hardware with 1 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌435.7% higher power demand at 150W vs 28W.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 1 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2020-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 13.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $199 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 560 better than Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 2,768 vs 2,715 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer GeForce GTX 560 is the overall package: you are getting no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce GTX 560 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting more VRAM at 1 GB instead of Unknown. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce GTX 560 can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $199 MSRP. GeForce GTX 560 is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. GeForce GTX 560 is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $199 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 2.0% higher G3D Mark. Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs is the newer 2020 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture and lower power draw (28W vs 150W) than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs make more sense than GeForce GTX 560?

Yes. Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still fine for 1080p, but 1440p and especially 4K require more compromise. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (28W vs 150W), and staying closer to an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce GTX 560. The trade-off is that GeForce GTX 560 currently gives you 2.0% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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.

GeForce GTX 560 Benchmark Check

Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 560	Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs
1080p
low	51 FPS	78 FPS
medium	41 FPS	69 FPS
high	25 FPS	49 FPS
ultra	15 FPS	31 FPS
1440p
low	28 FPS	65 FPS
medium	21 FPS	57 FPS
high	12 FPS	36 FPS
ultra	7 FPS	23 FPS
4K
low	11 FPS	24 FPS
medium	9 FPS	23 FPS
high	5 FPS	14 FPS
ultra	5 FPS	12 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 560	Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs
1080p
low	119 FPS	86 FPS
medium	87 FPS	58 FPS
high	66 FPS	40 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	27 FPS
1440p
low	68 FPS	58 FPS
medium	45 FPS	34 FPS
high	30 FPS	25 FPS
ultra	22 FPS	19 FPS
4K
low	27 FPS	28 FPS
medium	17 FPS	18 FPS
high	13 FPS	14 FPS
ultra	9 FPS	11 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 560	Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs
1080p
low	125 FPS	122 FPS
medium	100 FPS	98 FPS
high	83 FPS	81 FPS
ultra	62 FPS	61 FPS
1440p
low	93 FPS	92 FPS
medium	75 FPS	73 FPS
high	62 FPS	61 FPS
ultra	47 FPS	46 FPS
4K
low	62 FPS	61 FPS
medium	50 FPS	49 FPS
high	42 FPS	41 FPS
ultra	31 FPS	31 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 560	Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs
1080p
low	125 FPS	122 FPS
medium	99 FPS	98 FPS
high	83 FPS	81 FPS
ultra	62 FPS	61 FPS
1440p
low	93 FPS	92 FPS
medium	75 FPS	73 FPS
high	62 FPS	61 FPS
ultra	47 FPS	46 FPS
4K
low	62 FPS	61 FPS
medium	49 FPS	48 FPS
high	39 FPS	39 FPS
ultra	29 FPS	29 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 560 and Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs

GeForce GTX 560

The GeForce GTX 560 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 17 2011. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 810 MHz. It has 336 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,768 points. Launch price was $199.

Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs

The Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs is manufactured by Intel. It was released in August 15 2020. It features the Gen. 11 Ice Lake architecture. The core clock ranges from 400 MHz to 1350 MHz. It has 80 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 28W. Manufactured using 10 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,715 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 560 scores 2,768 and the Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs reaches 2,715 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 560 is built on Fermi 2.0 while the Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs uses Gen. 11 Ice Lake, both on 40 nm vs 10 nm. Shader units: 336 (GeForce GTX 560) vs 80 (Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs).

Feature	GeForce GTX 560	Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs
G3D Mark Score	2,768+2%	2,715
Architecture	Fermi 2.0	Gen. 11 Ice Lake
Process Node	40 nm	10 nm
Shading Units	336+320%	80

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 560 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 560	Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 560 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs has 0 MB. The GeForce GTX 560 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.

Feature	GeForce GTX 560	Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs
VRAM Capacity	1 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	System
Bus Width	128-bit	System

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Media & Encoding

Supported codecs: H.264 (GeForce GTX 560) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs).

Feature	GeForce GTX 560	Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs
Encoder	—	Quick Sync Video (Gen 12)
Decoder	—	Quick Sync Video (Gen 12)
Codecs	H.264	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 560 draws 150W versus the Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs's 28W — a 137.1% difference. The Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce GTX 560) vs 0W (Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs None.

Feature	GeForce GTX 560	Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs
TDP	150W	28W-81%
Recommended PSU	500W	0W-100%
Power Connector	2x 6-pin	None
Length	—	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	—	0
Temp (Load)	—	85
Perf/Watt	18.5	97.0+424%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 560 launched at $199 MSRP, while the Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs launched at $0. The Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs costs 100+% less ($199 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 13.9 (GeForce GTX 560) vs Infinity (Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs) — the Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs offers Infinity% better value. The Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2011).