GeForce GTX 560M SLI
VS
Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5500U

GeForce GTX 560M SLI vs Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5500U

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 560M SLI

2011Core: 775 MHz

Popular choices:

RTX 4060•RTX 3060•RTX 4060 Ti•RTX 3070•GTX 1650•RTX 3060 Ti•RTX 4070•RTX 3050•RX 7600•RTX 4070 Ti
VS
AMD

Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5500U

2020Boost: 2100 MHz

Popular choices:

RTX 4060•RTX 3060•RTX 4060 Ti•RTX 3070•GTX 1650•RTX 3060 Ti•RTX 4070•RTX 3050•RX 7600•RTX 4070 Ti

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GTX 560M SLI
100
2,274
0.0%
brand logoGeForce 930A
brand logoGeForce 940MX
brand logoGeForce GTX 580M SLI
brand logoGeForce GTX 460 v2
brand logoGeForce GTX 1650 (móvel)
brand logoGeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU
brand logoRTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
brand logoGeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5500U
15
2,356
+3.6%
brand logoRadeon HD 4870 X2
brand logoRadeon R9 M275X / M375
brand logoRadeon R9 M360
brand logoRadeon R9 M385
brand logoRadeon 780M
brand logoRadeon RX 7400
brand logoRadeon RX 6800S
brand logoRadeon 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 5 5500U is significantly newer (2020 vs 2011). The Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5500U 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 5 5500U is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 560M SLI offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

InsightGeForce GTX 560M SLIRadeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5500U
Performance
❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.6%)
✅Leading raw performance (+3.6%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi (2010−2014))
Vega (2017−2020) (7nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
✅ More VRAM (+100+%)
❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit
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💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5500U 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 5 5500U Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080p
low102 FPS
medium82 FPS
high68 FPS
ultra51 FPS
1440p
low77 FPS
medium61 FPS
high51 FPS
ultra38 FPS
4K
low30 FPS
medium23 FPS
high21 FPS
ultra13 FPS
Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080p
low106 FPS
medium85 FPS
high71 FPS
ultra53 FPS
1440p
low80 FPS
medium64 FPS
high53 FPS
ultra39 FPS
4K
low31 FPS
medium24 FPS
high21 FPS
ultra13 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080p
low102 FPS
medium82 FPS
high57 FPS
ultra32 FPS
1440p
low64 FPS
medium49 FPS
high26 FPS
ultra17 FPS
4K
low26 FPS
medium19 FPS
high11 FPS
ultra8 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080p
low106 FPS
medium85 FPS
high68 FPS
ultra39 FPS
1440p
low80 FPS
medium64 FPS
high41 FPS
ultra26 FPS
4K
low52 FPS
medium38 FPS
high21 FPS
ultra15 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080p
low102 FPS
medium82 FPS
high68 FPS
ultra51 FPS
1440p
low77 FPS
medium61 FPS
high51 FPS
ultra38 FPS
4K
low51 FPS
medium41 FPS
high34 FPS
ultra26 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080p
low106 FPS
medium85 FPS
high71 FPS
ultra53 FPS
1440p
low80 FPS
medium64 FPS
high53 FPS
ultra40 FPS
4K
low53 FPS
medium42 FPS
high35 FPS
ultra27 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

1080p
low102 FPS
medium82 FPS
high68 FPS
ultra46 FPS
1440p
low54 FPS
medium46 FPS
high35 FPS
ultra23 FPS
4K
low35 FPS
medium28 FPS
high17 FPS
ultra12 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

1080p
low106 FPS
medium85 FPS
high71 FPS
ultra53 FPS
1440p
low80 FPS
medium64 FPS
high53 FPS
ultra39 FPS
4K
low53 FPS
medium42 FPS
high27 FPS
ultra20 FPS
Check FPS for your specific build

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 560M SLI and Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5500U

NVIDIA

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.

AMD

Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5500U

The Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5500U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2020. It features the Vega architecture. The boost clock speed is 2100 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,356 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 560M SLI scores 2,274 and the Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5500U reaches 2,356 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 560M SLI is built on Fermi while the Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5500U uses Vega, both on 40 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GTX 560M SLI) vs 512 (Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5500U).

FeatureGeForce GTX 560M SLIRadeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5500U
G3D Mark Score
2,274
2,356+4%
Architecture
Fermi
Vega
Process Node
40 nm
7 nm
Shading Units
384
512+33%
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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce GTX 560M SLIRadeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5500U
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 5 5500U 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.

FeatureGeForce GTX 560M SLIRadeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5500U
VRAM Capacity
2 GB
Shared System RAM
Memory Type
GDDR5
Shared
Memory Bandwidth
Unknown
System
Bus Width
128-bit
System
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 560M SLI) vs 12 (12_1) (Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5500U). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.0 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.

FeatureGeForce GTX 560M SLIRadeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5500U
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 VCE 4.0 (Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5500U). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs UVD 7.0. 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 5 5500U).

FeatureGeForce GTX 560M SLIRadeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5500U
Encoder
PureVideo HD VP4
VCE 4.0
Decoder
PureVideo HD VP4
UVD 7.0
Codecs
H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP
H.264,H.265,VP9
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 560M SLI draws 100W versus the Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5500U's 15W — a 147.8% difference. The Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5500U is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 560M SLI) vs 1W (Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5500U). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Integrated. Typical load temperature: 90°C vs 80.

FeatureGeForce GTX 560M SLIRadeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5500U
TDP
100W
15W-85%
Recommended PSU
350W
1W-100%
Power Connector
1x 6-pin
Integrated
Length
—
0mm
Height
—
0mm
Slots
0
0
Temp (Load)
90°C
80-11%
Perf/Watt
22.7
157.1+592%
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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5500U is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2011).

FeatureGeForce GTX 560M SLIRadeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5500U
MSRP
—
$0
Avg Price (30d)
—
$0
Codename
N12E-GS
Vega
Release
January 6 2011
January 7 2020
Ranking
#632
#545