GeForce GTX 560M vs Radeon Vega 6

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 is positioned at rank #165 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

#43

Radeon RX 8060S

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

100%

#47

Radeon RX 6700S

MSRP: $479|Avg: $300

98%

#155

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

339%

#157

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

307%

#158

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

306%

#162

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

279%

#163

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

277%

#165

GeForce GTX 560M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#173

GeForce GT 540M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

99%

#177

GeForce GTX 860M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

97%

#179

Radeon R9 360

MSRP: $99|Avg: $55

96%

#180

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $65

95%

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon Vega 6 is significantly newer (2021 vs 2011). The Radeon Vega 6 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 560M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon Vega 6 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.2% 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 Vega 6
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014))	GCN 5.1 (2018−2022) (7nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon Vega 6 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 Benchmark Check

Radeon Vega 6 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 560M and Radeon Vega 6

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 Vega 6

The Radeon Vega 6 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 13 2021. It features the GCN 5.1 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1900 MHz. It has 448 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,309 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 560M scores 1,281 and the Radeon Vega 6 reaches 1,309 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 560M is built on Fermi 2.0 while the Radeon Vega 6 uses GCN 5.1, both on 40 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 192 (GeForce GTX 560M) vs 448 (Radeon Vega 6). Raw compute: 0.5952 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 560M) vs 1.702 TFLOPS (Radeon Vega 6).

Feature	GeForce GTX 560M	Radeon Vega 6
G3D Mark Score	1,281	1,309+2%
Architecture	Fermi 2.0	GCN 5.1
Process Node	40 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	192	448+133%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.5952 TFLOPS	1.702 TFLOPS+186%
ROPs	24+200%	8
TMUs	32+14%	28

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 560M	Radeon Vega 6
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 comes with 3 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Vega 6 has 0 MB. The GeForce GTX 560M offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.

Feature	GeForce GTX 560M	Radeon Vega 6
VRAM Capacity	3 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	System
Bus Width	128-bit	System

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 560M draws 75W versus the Radeon Vega 6's 45W — a 50% difference. The Radeon Vega 6 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 560M) vs 1W (Radeon Vega 6). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Integrated.