Radeon Pro 450 vs GeForce GTX 560
Radeon Pro 450
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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.
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 560 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon Pro 450 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon Pro 450 | GeForce GTX 560 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 560 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 560 holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $40), it costs 25% less, resulting in a 35.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Pro 450 | GeForce GTX 560 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+35.5%) |
| 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Pro 450 and GeForce GTX 560
Radeon Pro 450
The Radeon Pro 450 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 30 2016. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,723 points.
GeForce GTX 560
The GeForce GTX 560 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 17 2011. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 810 MHz. It has 336 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,768 points. Launch price was $199.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Pro 450 scores 2,723 and the GeForce GTX 560 reaches 2,768 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro 450 is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce GTX 560 uses Fermi 2.0, both on 14 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 640 (Radeon Pro 450) vs 336 (GeForce GTX 560). Raw compute: 1.024 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 450) vs 1.089 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 560).
| Feature | Radeon Pro 450 | GeForce GTX 560 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,723 | 2,768+2% |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | Fermi 2.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 640+90% | 336 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.024 TFLOPS | 1.089 TFLOPS+6% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 40 | 56+40% |
| L1 Cache | 160 KB | 448 KB+180% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Pro 450 | GeForce GTX 560 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Pro 450 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 560 has 1 GB. The Radeon Pro 450 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Radeon Pro 450) vs 0.5 MB (GeForce GTX 560) — the Radeon Pro 450 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon Pro 450 | GeForce GTX 560 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB+100% | 1 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 0.5 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Pro 450 draws 35W versus the GeForce GTX 560's 150W — a 124.3% difference. The Radeon Pro 450 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Pro 450) vs 500W (GeForce GTX 560). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon Pro 450 | GeForce GTX 560 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 35W-77% | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-30% | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 2x 6-pin |
| Length | 1mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 77.8+321% | 18.5 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro 450 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the GeForce GTX 560 launched at $199 and now averages $30. The GeForce GTX 560 costs 25% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 68.1 (Radeon Pro 450) vs 92.3 (GeForce GTX 560) — the GeForce GTX 560 offers 35.5% better value. The Radeon Pro 450 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2011).
| Feature | Radeon Pro 450 | GeForce GTX 560 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $199 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40 | $30-25% |
| Performance per Dollar | 68.1 | 92.3+36% |
| Codename | Baffin | GF114 |
| Release | October 30 2016 | May 17 2011 |
| Ranking | #612 | #605 |
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