GeForce GTX 960M vs Radeon RX 560X
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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. The GeForce GTX 960M is positioned at rank #35 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Great cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 960M
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon RX 560X uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon RX 560X likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 960M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 960M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 560X.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 960M | Radeon RX 560X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / 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 | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 560X offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $40 versus $50 for the GeForce GTX 960M, it costs 20% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 23.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 960M | Radeon RX 560X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+23.7%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) | ✅More affordable ($40) |
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 960M and Radeon RX 560X
GeForce GTX 960M
The GeForce GTX 960M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1096 MHz to 1176 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,375 points.
Radeon RX 560X
The Radeon RX 560X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 11 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1175 MHz to 1275 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,340 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 960M scores 3,375 and the Radeon RX 560X reaches 3,340 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 960M is built on Maxwell while the Radeon RX 560X uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 640 (GeForce GTX 960M) vs 1,024 (Radeon RX 560X). Raw compute: 1.505 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 960M) vs 2.611 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 560X). Boost clocks: 1176 MHz vs 1275 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 960M | Radeon RX 560X |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,375+1% | 3,340 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 640 | 1024+60% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.505 TFLOPS | 2.611 TFLOPS+73% |
| Boost Clock | 1176 MHz | 1275 MHz+8% |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 40 | 64+60% |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB+25% | 256 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+100% | 1 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 960M | Radeon RX 560X |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | FSR 2.1 |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce GTX 960M) vs 1 MB (Radeon RX 560X) — the GeForce GTX 960M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 960M | Radeon RX 560X |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 256-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+100% | 1 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 960M draws 75W versus the Radeon RX 560X's 75W — a 0% difference. The Radeon RX 560X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 960M) vs 400W (Radeon RX 560X). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs None.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 960M | Radeon RX 560X |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-13% | 400W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | None |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 82 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 45.0+1% | 44.5 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 560X costs 20% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 67.5 (GeForce GTX 960M) vs 83.5 (Radeon RX 560X) — the Radeon RX 560X offers 23.7% better value. The Radeon RX 560X is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2015).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 960M | Radeon RX 560X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $129 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $40-20% |
| Performance per Dollar | 67.5 | 83.5+24% |
| Codename | GM107 | Polaris 21 |
| Release | March 13 2015 | April 11 2018 |
| Ranking | #552 | #556 |
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