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GeForce GTX 870M
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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 870M is positioned at rank 143 and the Radeon Pro 560 is on rank 175, so the GeForce GTX 870M 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 870M
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro 560
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 870M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.8% higher G3D Mark score and 200% more VRAM (6 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Pro 560.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 870M | Radeon Pro 560 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+200%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 870M 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 870M and Radeon Pro 560
GeForce GTX 870M
The GeForce GTX 870M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 12 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 941 MHz to 967 MHz. It has 1344 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,536 points.
Radeon Pro 560
The Radeon Pro 560 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 18 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 907 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,475 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 870M scores 3,536 and the Radeon Pro 560 reaches 3,475 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 870M is built on Kepler while the Radeon Pro 560 uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,344 (GeForce GTX 870M) vs 1,024 (Radeon Pro 560). Raw compute: 2.599 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 870M) vs 1.858 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 560).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 870M | Radeon Pro 560 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,536+2% | 3,475 |
| Architecture | Kepler | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 1344+31% | 1024 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.599 TFLOPS+40% | 1.858 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 24+50% | 16 |
| TMUs | 112+75% | 64 |
| L1 Cache | 112 KB | 256 KB+129% |
| L2 Cache | 0.38 MB | 1 MB+163% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 870M | Radeon Pro 560 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 870M comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro 560 has 2 GB. The GeForce GTX 870M offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.38 MB (GeForce GTX 870M) vs 1 MB (Radeon Pro 560) — the Radeon Pro 560 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 870M | Radeon Pro 560 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB+200% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.38 MB | 1 MB+163% |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 870M draws 100W versus the Radeon Pro 560's 75W — a 28.6% difference. The Radeon Pro 560 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 870M) vs 350W (Radeon Pro 560). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 870M | Radeon Pro 560 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W | 75W-25% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 35.4 | 46.3+31% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro 560 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2014).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 870M | Radeon Pro 560 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $500 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $150 |
| Codename | GK104 | Polaris 21 |
| Release | March 12 2014 | April 18 2017 |
| Ranking | #538 | #543 |
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