GeForce GTX 560M vs Radeon HD 8790M
GeForce GTX 560M
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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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GeForce GTX 560M is positioned at rank 165 and the Radeon HD 8790M is on rank 207, so the GeForce GTX 560M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 560M
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 8790M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 8790M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 560M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 560M | Radeon HD 8790M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+50%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 8790M 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 560M and Radeon HD 8790M
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 8790M
The Radeon HD 8790M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 1 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 850 MHz to 900 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,306 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 560M scores 1,281 and the Radeon HD 8790M reaches 1,306 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 560M is built on Fermi 2.0 while the Radeon HD 8790M uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 192 (GeForce GTX 560M) vs 384 (Radeon HD 8790M). Raw compute: 0.5952 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 560M) vs 0.6912 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8790M).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 560M | Radeon HD 8790M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,281 | 1,306+2% |
| Architecture | Fermi 2.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 192 | 384+100% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.5952 TFLOPS | 0.6912 TFLOPS+16% |
| ROPs | 24+200% | 8 |
| TMUs | 32+33% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 256 KB+167% | 96 KB |
| L2 Cache | 384 KB+50% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 560M | Radeon HD 8790M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 560M comes with 3 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 8790M has 2 GB. The GeForce GTX 560M offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 384 KB (GeForce GTX 560M) vs 256 KB (Radeon HD 8790M) — the GeForce GTX 560M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 560M | Radeon HD 8790M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 3 GB+50% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 384 KB+50% | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 560M) vs 11.1 (11_1) (Radeon HD 8790M). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.0 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 0.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 560M | Radeon HD 8790M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0)+8% | 11.1 (11_1) |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.0 | 4.6+15% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTX 560M) vs VCE 1.0 (Radeon HD 8790M). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs UVD 3.0. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 560M) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Radeon HD 8790M).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 560M | Radeon HD 8790M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | PureVideo HD VP4 | VCE 1.0 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP4 | UVD 3.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 560M draws 75W versus the Radeon HD 8790M's 50W — a 40% difference. The Radeon HD 8790M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 560M) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8790M). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 560M | Radeon HD 8790M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 50W-33% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 75-12% |
| Perf/Watt | 17.1 | 26.1+53% |
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