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Radeon Pro 560
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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.
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 Radeon Pro 560 is positioned at rank 175 and the Arc 8-Core iGPU is on rank 417, so the Radeon Pro 560 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro 560
Performance Per Dollar Arc 8-Core iGPU
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Arc 8-Core iGPU is significantly newer (2023 vs 2017). The Arc 8-Core iGPU likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon Pro 560 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Arc 8-Core iGPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon Pro 560 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon Pro 560 | Arc 8-Core iGPU |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) | Xe LPG (2023) (5nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon Pro 560 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $150 versus $400 for the Arc 8-Core iGPU, it costs 63% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 164.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Pro 560 | Arc 8-Core iGPU |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+164.8%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($150) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($400) |
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 560 and Arc 8-Core iGPU
Radeon Pro 560
The Radeon Pro 560 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 18 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 907 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,475 points.
Arc 8-Core iGPU
The Arc 8-Core iGPU is manufactured by Intel. It was released in December 14 2023. It features the Xe LPG architecture. The boost clock speed is 2300 MHz. It has 8 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,500 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Pro 560 scores 3,475 and the Arc 8-Core iGPU reaches 3,500 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro 560 is built on GCN 4.0 while the Arc 8-Core iGPU uses Xe LPG, both on 14 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon Pro 560) vs 8 (Arc 8-Core iGPU).
| Feature | Radeon Pro 560 | Arc 8-Core iGPU |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,475 | 3,500 |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | Xe LPG |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024+12700% | 8 |
| L1 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1.5 MB+500% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Pro 560 | Arc 8-Core iGPU |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | XeSS |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon Pro 560 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Arc 8-Core iGPU has 0 MB. The Radeon Pro 560 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.
| Feature | Radeon Pro 560 | Arc 8-Core iGPU |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | Shared |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Pro 560 draws 75W versus the Arc 8-Core iGPU's 45W — a 50% difference. The Arc 8-Core iGPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Pro 560) vs 350W (Arc 8-Core iGPU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon Pro 560 | Arc 8-Core iGPU |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 45W-40% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 46.3 | 77.8+68% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro 560 launched at $500 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the Arc 8-Core iGPU launched at $503 and now averages $400. The Radeon Pro 560 costs 62.5% less ($250 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 23.2 (Radeon Pro 560) vs 8.8 (Arc 8-Core iGPU) — the Radeon Pro 560 offers 163.6% better value. The Arc 8-Core iGPU is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2017).
| Feature | Radeon Pro 560 | Arc 8-Core iGPU |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $500 | $503 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150-63% | $400 |
| Performance per Dollar | 23.2+164% | 8.8 |
| Codename | Polaris 21 | Meteor Lake iGPU |
| Release | April 18 2017 | December 14 2023 |
| Ranking | #543 | #362 |
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