GeForce GTX 960A vs Radeon Pro 560

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 960A is positioned at rank 270 and the Radeon Pro 560 is on rank 175, so the Radeon Pro 560 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 960A

#260

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

624%

#262

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

565%

#263

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

564%

#267

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

513%

#268

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

509%

#270

GeForce GTX 960A

MSRP: $199|Avg: $60

100%

#271

Radeon HD 8770

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

100%

#273

Radeon R9 M295X

MSRP: $300|Avg: $150

99%

#274

GeForce GT 325M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $20

98%

#275

GeForce GTS 160M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

98%

#276

GeForce GTX 470M SLI

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $60

97%

#277

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G

MSRP: $99|Avg: $70

97%

#279

Radeon RX Vega 9

MSRP: $99|Avg: $50

96%

#282

Iris Xe Graphics G7

MSRP: $200|Avg: $100

95%

#283

Radeon R9 M395

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

94%

#285

GeForce GT 755M SLI

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro 560

#78

Quadro RTX 5000

MSRP: $2299|Avg: $692

97%

#79

Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)

MSRP: $2299|Avg: $692

96%

#80

Radeon Pro W6800X

MSRP: $2799|Avg: $2799

93%

#81

Tesla T10

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $975

90%

#82

RTX A5000

MSRP: $3721|Avg: $1800

89%

#160

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

2126%

#175

Radeon Pro 560

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

100%

#176

Radeon Pro 460

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

99%

#180

Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E

MSRP: $139|Avg: $85

95%

#181

FirePro M5950

MSRP: $200|Avg: $200

95%

#183

Radeon Pro WX 7130

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $200

92%

#184

FirePro W7100

MSRP: $799|Avg: $114

91%

#185

P106-090

MSRP: $389|Avg: $30

91%

#186

Radeon Pro WX 4130

MSRP: $300|Avg: $100

91%

#188

Tesla M6

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $84

90%

#190

CMP 30HX

MSRP: $799|Avg: $60

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon Pro 560 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 960A.

Insight	GeForce GTX 960A	Radeon Pro 560
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 960A offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 960A holds the technical lead. Priced at $60 (vs $150), it costs 60% less, resulting in a 149.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 960A	Radeon Pro 560
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+149.3%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($60)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150)

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 960A Benchmark Check

Radeon Pro 560 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 960A and Radeon Pro 560

GeForce GTX 960A

The GeForce GTX 960A is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1029 MHz to 1085 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,465 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.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 960A scores 3,465 and the Radeon Pro 560 reaches 3,475 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 960A is built on Maxwell while the Radeon Pro 560 uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 640 (GeForce GTX 960A) vs 1,024 (Radeon Pro 560). Raw compute: 1.389 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 960A) vs 1.858 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 560).

Feature	GeForce GTX 960A	Radeon Pro 560
G3D Mark Score	3,465	3,475
Architecture	Maxwell	GCN 4.0
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	640	1024+60%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.389 TFLOPS	1.858 TFLOPS+34%
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	40	64+60%
L1 Cache	320 KB+25%	256 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 960A	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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce GTX 960A) vs 1 MB (Radeon Pro 560) — the GeForce GTX 960A has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 960A	Radeon Pro 560
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 960A draws 75W versus the Radeon Pro 560's 75W — a 0% difference. The Radeon Pro 560 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 960A) vs 350W (Radeon Pro 560). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce GTX 960A	Radeon Pro 560
TDP	75W	75W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	1mm	—
Slots	0	—
Perf/Watt	46.2	46.3

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 960A launched at $199 MSRP and currently averages $60, while the Radeon Pro 560 launched at $500 and now averages $150. The GeForce GTX 960A costs 60% less ($90 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 57.8 (GeForce GTX 960A) vs 23.2 (Radeon Pro 560) — the GeForce GTX 960A offers 149.1% better value. The Radeon Pro 560 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2015).