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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 R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) is on rank 164, so the Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 560M
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% 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 R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN (2012−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+500%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) 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 R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)
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.
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% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 560M | Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) has 512 MB. The GeForce GTX 560M offers 500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| 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 |
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% |
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 |
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% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2011).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 560M | Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $173 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $35 |
| Codename | GF116 | Kaveri Spectre |
| Release | May 30 2011 | January 14 2014 |
| Ranking | #804 | #830 |
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