GeForce GTX 560M SLI vs Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U

CPU

GPU

GeForce GTX 560M SLI

2011Core: 775 MHz

Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U

2017Core: 300 MHzBoost: 1200 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GTX 560M SLI

100

2,274

0.0%

GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel)

GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU

RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U

2,330

+2.5%

Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB

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.

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

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U is significantly newer (2017 vs 2011). The Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 560M SLI lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 560M SLI offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce GTX 560M SLI	Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi (2010−2014))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Vega (2017−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U 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 RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 560M SLI and Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U

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 RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U

The Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 26 2017. It features the Vega architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1200 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,330 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 560M SLI scores 2,274 and the Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U reaches 2,330 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 560M SLI is built on Fermi while the Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U uses Vega, both on 40 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GTX 560M SLI) vs 512 (Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U).

Feature	GeForce GTX 560M SLI	Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U
G3D Mark Score	2,274	2,330+2%
Architecture	Fermi	Vega
Process Node	40 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	384	512+33%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 560M SLI	Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U
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)

The GeForce GTX 560M SLI comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U has 0 MB. The GeForce GTX 560M SLI offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.

Feature	GeForce GTX 560M SLI	Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	System
Bus Width	128-bit	System

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 560M SLI) vs 12 (12_1) (Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.0 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce GTX 560M SLI	Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12 (12_1)
Vulkan	1.2	1.3+8%
OpenGL	4.0	4.6+15%
Max Displays	2	3+50%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTX 560M SLI) vs VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 560M SLI) vs H.264,H.265,VP9 (Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U).

Feature	GeForce GTX 560M SLI	Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U
Encoder	PureVideo HD VP4	VCN 2.0
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP4	VCN 2.0
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP	H.264,H.265,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 560M SLI draws 100W versus the Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U's 15W — a 147.8% difference. The Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 560M SLI) vs 1W (Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Integrated. Typical load temperature: 90°C vs 85°C.