GeForce GTX 560M SLI vs Radeon HD 5970

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The GeForce GTX 560M SLI is positioned at rank #163 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 560M SLI

#43

Radeon RX 8060S

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

98%

#47

Radeon RX 6700S

MSRP: $479|Avg: $300

97%

#153

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

334%

#155

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

303%

#156

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

302%

#160

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

275%

#161

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

273%

#163

GeForce GTX 560M SLI

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#172

GeForce GT 540M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

97%

#177

GeForce GTX 860M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon HD 5970 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 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 560M SLI.

Insight	GeForce GTX 560M SLI	Radeon HD 5970
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi (2010−2014))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	Standard Size (305mm)

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 5970 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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.

GeForce GTX 560M SLI Benchmark Check

Radeon HD 5970 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 560M SLI and Radeon HD 5970

GeForce GTX 560M SLI

The GeForce GTX 560M SLI is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 6 2011. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 775 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,274 points.

Radeon HD 5970

The Radeon HD 5970 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 18 2009. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 725 MHz. It has 1600 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 294W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,297 points. Launch price was $699.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 560M SLI scores 2,274 and the Radeon HD 5970 reaches 2,297 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 560M SLI is built on Fermi while the Radeon HD 5970 uses TeraScale 2, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GTX 560M SLI) vs 1,600 (Radeon HD 5970).

Feature	GeForce GTX 560M SLI	Radeon HD 5970
G3D Mark Score	2,274	2,297+1%
Architecture	Fermi	TeraScale 2
Process Node	40 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	384	1600 ×2+317%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 560M SLI	Radeon HD 5970
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 560M SLI	Radeon HD 5970
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 560M SLI) vs 11.2 (Radeon HD 5970). Vulkan: 1.2 vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.0 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce GTX 560M SLI	Radeon HD 5970
DirectX	12 (11_0)+7%	11.2
Vulkan	1.2	N/A
OpenGL	4.0	4.4+10%
Max Displays	2	3+50%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTX 560M SLI) vs None (Radeon HD 5970). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs UVD 2.2. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 560M SLI) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon HD 5970).

Feature	GeForce GTX 560M SLI	Radeon HD 5970
Encoder	PureVideo HD VP4	None
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP4	UVD 2.2
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 560M SLI draws 100W versus the Radeon HD 5970's 294W — a 98.5% difference. The GeForce GTX 560M SLI is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 560M SLI) vs 650W (Radeon HD 5970). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 6-pin + 8-pin. Typical load temperature: 90°C vs 90.

Feature	GeForce GTX 560M SLI	Radeon HD 5970
TDP	100W-66%	294W
Recommended PSU	350W-46%	650W
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	6-pin + 8-pin
Length	—	305mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	90°C	90
Perf/Watt	22.7+191%	7.8