GeForce GTX 560M vs Radeon HD 6770

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.

GeForce GTX 560M vs Radeon HD 6770 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce GTX 560M vs Radeon HD 6770: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce GTX 560M

2011

Why buy it

✅6.7% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (3 GB vs 1 GB).
✅Draws 75W instead of 108W, a 33W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌2011 hardware with 3 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 9.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $129 MSRP).

Radeon HD 6770

2011

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 9.9 vs 0 G3D/$ ($129 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 560M across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 1 GB vs 3 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2011 hardware with 1 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌44% higher power demand at 108W vs 75W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce GTX 560M is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 6.7% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 0.8% in PassMark G3D (1,281 vs 1,271), so the answer here is pretty clean.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce GTX 560M is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 3 GB vs 1 GB of VRAM. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

Radeon HD 6770 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, Radeon HD 6770 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, GeForce GTX 560M has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce GTX 560M vs Radeon HD 6770 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

GeForce GTX 560M

The GeForce GTX 560M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 30 2011. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 775 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,281 points.

Radeon HD 6770

The Radeon HD 6770 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 21 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The boost clock speed is 900 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 108W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,271 points. Launch price was $129.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 560M scores 1,281 and the Radeon HD 6770 reaches 1,271 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 560M is built on Fermi 2.0 while the Radeon HD 6770 uses TeraScale 2, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 192 (GeForce GTX 560M) vs 800 (Radeon HD 6770). Raw compute: 0.5952 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 560M) vs 1.36 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6770).

Feature	GeForce GTX 560M	Radeon HD 6770
G3D Mark Score	1,281	1,271
Architecture	Fermi 2.0	TeraScale 2
Process Node	40 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	192	800+317%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.5952 TFLOPS	1.36 TFLOPS+128%
ROPs	24+50%	16
TMUs	32	40+25%
L1 Cache	256 KB+220%	80 KB
L2 Cache	384 KB+50%	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 560M gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Radeon HD 6770 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce GTX 560M	Radeon HD 6770
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 560M has 3 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 6770 carries 1 GB. GeForce GTX 560M gives you 200% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce GTX 560M and 128-bit on the Radeon HD 6770. L2 Cache: 384 KB (GeForce GTX 560M) vs 256 KB (Radeon HD 6770) — the GeForce GTX 560M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 560M	Radeon HD 6770
VRAM Capacity	3 GB+200%	1 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	384 KB+50%	256 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 560M) vs 11.2 (11_0) (Radeon HD 6770). Vulkan: 1.2 vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.0 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce GTX 560M	Radeon HD 6770
DirectX	12 (11_0)+7%	11.2 (11_0)
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) vs None (Radeon HD 6770). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs UVD 2.2. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 560M) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon HD 6770).

Feature	GeForce GTX 560M	Radeon HD 6770
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 draws 75W versus the Radeon HD 6770's 108W — a 36.1% difference. The GeForce GTX 560M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 560M) vs 450W (Radeon HD 6770). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75.

Feature	GeForce GTX 560M	Radeon HD 6770
TDP	75W-31%	108W
Recommended PSU	350W-22%	450W
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	1x 6-pin
Length	—	198mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	85°C	75-12%
Perf/Watt	17.1+45%	11.8