Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X
VS
GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448

Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X vs GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448

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AMD

Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X

2013Boost: 1000 MHz

Popular choices:

RTX 4060•RTX 3060•RTX 4060 Ti•RTX 3070•GTX 1650•RTX 3060 Ti•RTX 4070•RTX 3050•RX 7600•RTX 4070 Ti
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448

2011Core: 732 MHz

Popular choices:

RTX 4060•RTX 3060•RTX 4060 Ti•RTX 3070•GTX 1650•RTX 3060 Ti•RTX 4070•RTX 3050•RX 7600•RTX 4070 Ti

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X
200
5,248
+0.9%
brand logoRadeon R7 260
brand logoRadeon RX 550 (móvel)
brand logoRadeon HD 7800-serie
brand logoRadeon R9 Nano
brand logoRadeon R9 Fury
brand logoRadeon RX 6600 LE
brand logoRadeon 8060S
brand logoRadeon RX 6800
GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448
210
5,200
0.0%
brand logoGeForce MX350
brand logoGeForce GTX 960A
brand logoGeForce GTX 660
brand logoGeForce MX550
brand logoGeForce GTX 780 Ti
brand logoGeForce GTX 1070
brand logoGeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel)
brand logoRTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU

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. 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

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

InsightRadeon HD 7970 / R9 280XGeForce GTX 560 Ti 448
Performance
✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%)
❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+33.3%)
Efficiency
Normal Efficiency
Normal Efficiency
Case Fit
Standard Size (275mm)
Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448 holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $40), it costs 25% less, resulting in a 32.1% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightRadeon HD 7970 / R9 280XGeForce GTX 560 Ti 448
Cost Efficiency
❌Lower cost efficiency
✅Better overall value (+32.1%)
Upfront Cost
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($40)
✅More affordable ($30)

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.

Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080p
low129 FPS
medium91 FPS
high72 FPS
ultra52 FPS
1440p
low83 FPS
medium58 FPS
high47 FPS
ultra33 FPS
4K
low36 FPS
medium28 FPS
high23 FPS
ultra15 FPS
Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080p
low95 FPS
medium56 FPS
high39 FPS
ultra21 FPS
1440p
low61 FPS
medium35 FPS
high24 FPS
ultra14 FPS
4K
low18 FPS
medium13 FPS
high11 FPS
ultra6 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080p
low202 FPS
medium158 FPS
high124 FPS
ultra74 FPS
1440p
low106 FPS
medium88 FPS
high63 FPS
ultra40 FPS
4K
low42 FPS
medium31 FPS
high24 FPS
ultra17 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080p
low127 FPS
medium94 FPS
high72 FPS
ultra51 FPS
1440p
low77 FPS
medium60 FPS
high39 FPS
ultra26 FPS
4K
low32 FPS
medium24 FPS
high17 FPS
ultra12 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080p
low236 FPS
medium189 FPS
high157 FPS
ultra118 FPS
1440p
low177 FPS
medium142 FPS
high118 FPS
ultra89 FPS
4K
low118 FPS
medium94 FPS
high79 FPS
ultra59 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080p
low234 FPS
medium187 FPS
high156 FPS
ultra117 FPS
1440p
low176 FPS
medium140 FPS
high117 FPS
ultra88 FPS
4K
low84 FPS
medium74 FPS
high68 FPS
ultra44 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

1080p
low131 FPS
medium113 FPS
high86 FPS
ultra64 FPS
1440p
low82 FPS
medium72 FPS
high51 FPS
ultra39 FPS
4K
low45 FPS
medium37 FPS
high22 FPS
ultra16 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

1080p
low168 FPS
medium137 FPS
high111 FPS
ultra68 FPS
1440p
low97 FPS
medium84 FPS
high64 FPS
ultra38 FPS
4K
low42 FPS
medium34 FPS
high21 FPS
ultra13 FPS
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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X and GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448

AMD

Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X

The Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 8 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,248 points. Launch price was $299.

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448

The GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 29 2011. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 732 MHz. It has 448 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 210W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,200 points. Launch price was $289.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X scores 5,248 and the GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448 reaches 5,200 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448 uses Fermi 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X) vs 448 (GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448). Raw compute: 4.096 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X) vs 1.312 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448).

FeatureRadeon HD 7970 / R9 280XGeForce GTX 560 Ti 448
G3D Mark Score
5,248
5,200
Architecture
GCN 1.0
Fermi 2.0
Process Node
28 nm
40 nm
Shading Units
2048+357%
448
Compute (TFLOPS)
4.096 TFLOPS+212%
1.312 TFLOPS
ROPs
32
40+25%
TMUs
128+129%
56
L1 Cache
512 KB
896 KB+75%
L2 Cache
768 KB+20%
640 KB
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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon HD 7970 / R9 280XGeForce GTX 560 Ti 448
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation
Not Supported
FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
AMD Anti-Lag
Standard
💾

Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X comes with 3 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448 has 4 GB. The GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 264 GB/s (Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X) vs 156 GB/s (GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448) — a 69.2% advantage for the Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X. Bus width: 384-bit vs 320-bit. L2 Cache: 768 KB (Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X) vs 640 KB (GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448) — the Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureRadeon HD 7970 / R9 280XGeForce GTX 560 Ti 448
VRAM Capacity
3 GB
4 GB+33%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth
264 GB/s+69%
156 GB/s
Bus Width
384-bit+20%
320-bit
L2 Cache
768 KB+20%
640 KB
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_1) (Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X) vs 12 (FL 11_0) (GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.2. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 3.

FeatureRadeon HD 7970 / R9 280XGeForce GTX 560 Ti 448
DirectX
12 (11_1)
12 (FL 11_0)
OpenGL
4.6+10%
4.2
Max Displays
6+100%
3
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X) vs UVD 4.0 (GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448). Decoder: UVD 3.2 vs PureVideo VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4 (Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448).

FeatureRadeon HD 7970 / R9 280XGeForce GTX 560 Ti 448
Encoder
VCE 1.0
UVD 4.0
Decoder
UVD 3.2
PureVideo VP4
Codecs
H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4
H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X draws 200W versus the GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448's 210W — a 4.9% difference. The Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X) vs 550W (GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs 2x 6-pin. Card length: 275mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80 C vs 76°C.

FeatureRadeon HD 7970 / R9 280XGeForce GTX 560 Ti 448
TDP
200W-5%
210W
Recommended PSU
500W-9%
550W
Power Connector
6-pin + 8-pin
2x 6-pin
Length
275mm
267mm
Height
111mm
111mm
Slots
2
2
Temp (Load)
80 C
76°C-5%
Perf/Watt
26.2+6%
24.8
💰

Value Analysis

The Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X launched at $299 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448 launched at $289 and now averages $30. The GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448 costs 25% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 131.2 (Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X) vs 173.3 (GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448) — the GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448 offers 32.1% better value. The Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2011).

FeatureRadeon HD 7970 / R9 280XGeForce GTX 560 Ti 448
MSRP
$299
$289-3%
Avg Price (30d)
$40
$30-25%
Performance per Dollar
131.2
173.3+32%
Codename
Tahiti
GF110
Release
October 8 2013
November 29 2011
Ranking
#404
#571