GeForce GTX 560M vs Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)

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GPU

GeForce GTX 560M

2011Core: 775 MHz

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Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)

2014Core: 720 MHz

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GeForce GTX 560M vs Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) Performance Spectrum

GeForce GTX 560M

3 GB 75

1,281

0.0%

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)

GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel)

RTX 2000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU

GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU

Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)

0.5 GB 30

1,300

+1.5%

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.

GeForce GTX 560M vs Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) 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 R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop): 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

✅500% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (3 GB vs 512 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌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 7.5 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $173 MSRP).
❌150% higher power demand at 75W vs 30W.

Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)

2014

Why buy it

✅85.7% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 7.5 vs 0 G3D/$ ($173 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Draws 30W instead of 75W, a 45W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 3 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2014 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 85.7% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 1.5% in PassMark G3D (1,300 vs 1,281), 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 512 MB of VRAM. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) 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 R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) 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 R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) 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 R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)

The Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 14 2014. It features the GCN architecture. The core clock speed is 720 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,300 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 560M scores 1,281 and the Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) reaches 1,300 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 560M is built on Fermi 2.0 while the Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) uses GCN, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 192 (GeForce GTX 560M) vs 512 (Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)).

Feature	GeForce GTX 560M	Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)
G3D Mark Score	1,281	1,300+1%
Architecture	Fermi 2.0	GCN
Process Node	40 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	192	512+167%

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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 R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce GTX 560M	Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)
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 R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) carries 512 MB. GeForce GTX 560M gives you 500% 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 R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop).

Feature	GeForce GTX 560M	Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)
VRAM Capacity	3 GB+500%	0.5 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) vs 12 (Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.0 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce GTX 560M	Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12
Vulkan	1.2+9%	1.1
OpenGL	4.0	4.5+13%
Max Displays	2	3+50%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTX 560M) vs VCE 2.0 (Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs UVD 4.2. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 560M) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)).

Feature	GeForce GTX 560M	Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)
Encoder	PureVideo HD VP4	VCE 2.0
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP4	UVD 4.2
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 R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)'s 30W — a 85.7% difference. The Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 560M) vs 350W (Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs None. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 560M	Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)
TDP	75W	30W-60%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	None
Slots	0	—
Temp (Load)	85°C	80°C-6%
Perf/Watt	17.1	43.3+153%

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Value Analysis

The newer card here is Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) (2014 vs 2011).

Feature	GeForce GTX 560M	Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)
MSRP	—	$173
Codename	GF116	Kaveri Spectre
Release	May 30 2011	January 14 2014
Ranking	#804	#830

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