Radeon Pro 560 vs GeForce GTX 870M
Radeon Pro 560
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Performance Spectrum - 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. The Radeon Pro 560 is positioned at rank 175 and the GeForce GTX 870M is on rank 143, so the GeForce GTX 870M 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 GeForce GTX 870M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 870M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.8% higher G3D Mark score and 200% more VRAM (6 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Pro 560.
| Insight | Radeon Pro 560 | GeForce GTX 870M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+200%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 870M remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 GeForce GTX 870M
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.
GeForce GTX 870M
The GeForce GTX 870M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 12 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 941 MHz to 967 MHz. It has 1344 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,536 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Pro 560 scores 3,475 and the GeForce GTX 870M reaches 3,536 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro 560 is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce GTX 870M uses Kepler, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon Pro 560) vs 1,344 (GeForce GTX 870M). Raw compute: 1.858 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 560) vs 2.599 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 870M).
| Feature | Radeon Pro 560 | GeForce GTX 870M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,475 | 3,536+2% |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024 | 1344+31% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.858 TFLOPS | 2.599 TFLOPS+40% |
| ROPs | 16 | 24+50% |
| TMUs | 64 | 112+75% |
| L1 Cache | 256 KB+129% | 112 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+163% | 0.38 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Pro 560 | GeForce GTX 870M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 560 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 870M has 6 GB. The GeForce GTX 870M offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Radeon Pro 560) vs 0.38 MB (GeForce GTX 870M) — the Radeon Pro 560 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon Pro 560 | GeForce GTX 870M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 6 GB+200% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+163% | 0.38 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Pro 560 draws 75W versus the GeForce GTX 870M's 100W — a 28.6% difference. The Radeon Pro 560 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Pro 560) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 870M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon Pro 560 | GeForce GTX 870M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-25% | 100W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 46.3+31% | 35.4 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro 560 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2014).
| Feature | Radeon Pro 560 | GeForce GTX 870M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $500 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150 | — |
| Codename | Polaris 21 | GK104 |
| Release | April 18 2017 | March 12 2014 |
| Ranking | #543 | #538 |
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