GeForce MX330 vs GeForce GTX 560M SLI

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 MX330 is positioned at rank 293 and the GeForce GTX 560M SLI is on rank 163, so the GeForce GTX 560M SLI 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 MX330

#61

GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)

MSRP: $800|Avg: $350

99%

#62

GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $350

96%

#283

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

693%

#285

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

628%

#286

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

626%

#290

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

570%

#291

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

566%

#293

GeForce MX330

MSRP: $150|Avg: $100

100%

#296

Radeon RX 780

MSRP: $499|Avg: $721

98%

#300

GeForce 940MX

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

96%

#301

GeForce MX130

MSRP: $120|Avg: $50

96%

#302

Arc Graphics 130V

MSRP: $300|Avg: $250

96%

#303

Radeon R5 430

MSRP: $59|Avg: $50

96%

#304

GeForce MX150

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

96%

#307

GeForce MX450

MSRP: $250|Avg: $200

95%

#308

Arc Graphics 140V

MSRP: $350|Avg: $300

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 560M SLI

#43

Radeon RX 8060S

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

98%

#47

Radeon RX 6700S

MSRP: $479|Avg: $300

97%

#153

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

334%

#155

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

303%

#156

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

302%

#160

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

275%

#161

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

273%

#163

GeForce GTX 560M SLI

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#172

GeForce GT 540M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

97%

#177

GeForce GTX 860M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce MX330 is significantly newer (2020 vs 2011). The GeForce MX330 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 560M SLI lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce MX330 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 560M SLI.

Insight	GeForce MX330	GeForce GTX 560M SLI
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+3.3%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.3%)
Longevity	Pascal (2016−2021) (14nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi (2010−2014))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce MX330 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 MX330 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 560M SLI Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce MX330 and GeForce GTX 560M SLI

GeForce MX330

The GeForce MX330 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 10 2020. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1531 MHz to 1594 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 10W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,350 points.

GeForce GTX 560M SLI

The GeForce GTX 560M SLI is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 6 2011. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 775 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,274 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce MX330 scores 2,350 and the GeForce GTX 560M SLI reaches 2,274 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce MX330 is built on Pascal while the GeForce GTX 560M SLI uses Fermi, both on 14 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce MX330) vs 384 (GeForce GTX 560M SLI).

Feature	GeForce MX330	GeForce GTX 560M SLI
G3D Mark Score	2,350+3%	2,274
Architecture	Pascal	Fermi
Process Node	14 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	384	384

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce MX330	GeForce GTX 560M SLI
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce MX330	GeForce GTX 560M SLI
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	48 GB/s	Unknown
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce MX330) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 560M SLI). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.0. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce MX330	GeForce GTX 560M SLI
DirectX	12	12 (11_0)
Vulkan	1.4+17%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6+15%	4.0
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: Pascal (GeForce MX330) vs PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTX 560M SLI). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP8 vs PureVideo HD VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce MX330) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 560M SLI).

Feature	GeForce MX330	GeForce GTX 560M SLI
Encoder	Pascal	PureVideo HD VP4
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP8	PureVideo HD VP4
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce MX330 draws 10W versus the GeForce GTX 560M SLI's 100W — a 163.6% difference. The GeForce MX330 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce MX330) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 560M SLI). Power connectors: Mobile vs 1x 6-pin.