P104-100 vs Radeon RX 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.

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX 560 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.1% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the P104-100.

Insight	P104-100	Radeon RX 560
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The P104-100 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the P104-100 holds the technical lead. Priced at $10 (vs $60), it costs 83% less, resulting in a 499.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	P104-100	Radeon RX 560
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+499.3%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($10)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($60)

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.

P104-100 Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 560 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of P104-100 and Radeon RX 560

P104-100

The P104-100 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 12 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,678 points.

Radeon RX 560

The Radeon RX 560 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 18 2017. 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: 3,682 points. Launch price was $99.

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Graphics Performance

The P104-100 scores 3,678 and the Radeon RX 560 reaches 3,682 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The P104-100 is built on Pascal while the Radeon RX 560 uses GCN 4.0, both on 16 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,920 (P104-100) vs 1,024 (Radeon RX 560). Raw compute: 6.655 TFLOPS (P104-100) vs 2.611 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 560). Boost clocks: 1733 MHz vs 1275 MHz.

Feature	P104-100	Radeon RX 560
G3D Mark Score	3,678	3,682
Architecture	Pascal	GCN 4.0
Process Node	16 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	1920+88%	1024
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.655 TFLOPS+155%	2.611 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1733 MHz+36%	1275 MHz
ROPs	64+300%	16
TMUs	120+88%	64
L1 Cache	720 KB+181%	256 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	P104-100	Radeon RX 560
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The P104-100 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 560 has 4 GB. The Radeon RX 560 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (P104-100) vs 1 MB (Radeon RX 560) — the P104-100 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	P104-100	Radeon RX 560
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	4 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	256-bit+300%
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The P104-100 draws 30W versus the Radeon RX 560's 75W — a 85.7% difference. The P104-100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (P104-100) vs 450W (Radeon RX 560). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None.

Feature	P104-100	Radeon RX 560
TDP	30W-60%	75W
Recommended PSU	350W-22%	450W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	None
Length	—	170mm
Height	—	112mm
Slots	—	2
Temp (Load)	—	70 C
Perf/Watt	122.6+150%	49.1

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Value Analysis

The P104-100 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the Radeon RX 560 launched at $99 and now averages $60. The P104-100 costs 83.3% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 367.8 (P104-100) vs 61.4 (Radeon RX 560) — the P104-100 offers 499% better value.