Radeon HD 8990 vs GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448

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 HD 8990 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% 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.

Insight	Radeon HD 8990	GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%)
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	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	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 $999), it costs 97% less, resulting in a 3221.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon HD 8990	GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+3221.1%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($999)	✅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 8990 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 8990 and GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448

Radeon HD 8990

The Radeon HD 8990 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 24 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 950 MHz to 1000 MHz. It has 2048 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 375W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,214 points. Launch price was $999.

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 8990 scores 5,214 and the GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448 reaches 5,200 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 8990 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 8990) vs 448 (GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448). Raw compute: 4.096 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon HD 8990) vs 1.312 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448).

Feature	Radeon HD 8990	GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448
G3D Mark Score	5,214	5,200
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Fermi 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	2048 ×2+357%	448
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.096 TFLOPS ×2+212%	1.312 TFLOPS
ROPs	32 ×2	40+25%
TMUs	128 ×2+129%	56
L1 Cache	512 KB	896 KB+75%
L2 Cache	768 KB+20%	640 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 8990	GeForce 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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon HD 8990 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: 288 GB/s x2 (Radeon HD 8990) vs 156 GB/s (GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448) — a 1747.4% advantage for the Radeon HD 8990. Bus width: 384-bit x2 vs 320-bit. L2 Cache: 768 KB (Radeon HD 8990) vs 640 KB (GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448) — the Radeon HD 8990 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon HD 8990	GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448
VRAM Capacity	3 GB	4 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	288 GB/s x2+85%	156 GB/s
Bus Width	384-bit x2+20%	320-bit
L2 Cache	768 KB+20%	640 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 8990 draws 375W versus the GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448's 210W — a 56.4% difference. The GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 750W (Radeon HD 8990) vs 550W (GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs 2x 6-pin.

Feature	Radeon HD 8990	GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448
TDP	375W	210W-44%
Recommended PSU	750W	550W-27%
Power Connector	2x 8-pin	2x 6-pin
Length	—	267mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	—	2
Temp (Load)	—	76°C
Perf/Watt	13.9	24.8+78%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon HD 8990 launched at $999 MSRP and currently averages $999, while the GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448 launched at $289 and now averages $30. The GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448 costs 97% less ($969 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 5.2 (Radeon HD 8990) vs 173.3 (GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448) — the GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448 offers 3232.7% better value. The Radeon HD 8990 is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2011).