GeForce GTX 870M vs Radeon Pro 560X

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 870M is positioned at rank #143 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 870M

#39

Radeon RX 7700S

MSRP: $449|Avg: $350

98%

#133

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

307%

#135

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

278%

#136

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

278%

#140

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

252%

#141

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

251%

#143

GeForce GTX 870M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#145

Radeon RX 580 (móvel)

MSRP: $229|Avg: $65

99%

#147

GeForce GT 630M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $35

98%

#150

Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

96%

#157

GeForce 830M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

95%

#158

GeForce GT 750M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

94%

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon Pro 560X uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon Pro 560X likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 870M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon Pro 560X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 870M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce GTX 870M	Radeon Pro 560X
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-4%)	✅Leading raw performance (+4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / 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 Radeon Pro 560X 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 870M Benchmark Check

Radeon Pro 560X Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 870M and Radeon Pro 560X

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 560X

The Radeon Pro 560X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 16 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 1004 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,678 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 870M scores 3,536 and the Radeon Pro 560X reaches 3,678 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 870M is built on Kepler while the Radeon Pro 560X uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,344 (GeForce GTX 870M) vs 1,024 (Radeon Pro 560X). Raw compute: 2.599 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 870M) vs 2.056 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 560X).

Feature	GeForce GTX 870M	Radeon Pro 560X
G3D Mark Score	3,536	3,678+4%
Architecture	Kepler	GCN 4.0
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	1344+31%	1024
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.599 TFLOPS+26%	2.056 TFLOPS
ROPs	24+50%	16
TMUs	112+75%	64
L1 Cache	112 KB	256 KB+129%
L2 Cache	0.38 MB	1 MB+163%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 870M	Radeon Pro 560X
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 870M comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro 560X 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 560X) — the Radeon Pro 560X has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 870M	Radeon Pro 560X
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%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 870M) vs 12 (12_0) (Radeon Pro 560X). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 870M	Radeon Pro 560X
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12 (12_0)
Vulkan	1.2	1.3+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 1st Gen NVENC (Kepler) (GeForce GTX 870M) vs VCE 3.0 (Radeon Pro 560X). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GTX 870M) vs H.264,HEVC (Radeon Pro 560X).

Feature	GeForce GTX 870M	Radeon Pro 560X
Encoder	1st Gen NVENC (Kepler)	VCE 3.0
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP5	UVD 6.3
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 870M draws 100W versus the Radeon Pro 560X's 75W — a 28.6% difference. The Radeon Pro 560X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 870M) vs 350W (Radeon Pro 560X). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75.

Feature	GeForce GTX 870M	Radeon Pro 560X
TDP	100W	75W-25%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	—	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	85°C	75-12%
Perf/Watt	35.4	49.0+38%