Radeon Pro 560 vs GeForce GTX 960A
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 GeForce GTX 960A is on rank 270, 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 GeForce GTX 960A
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Pro 560 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 960A.
| Insight | Radeon Pro 560 | GeForce GTX 960A |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 960A offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 960A holds the technical lead. Priced at $60 (vs $150), it costs 60% less, resulting in a 149.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Pro 560 | GeForce GTX 960A |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+149.3%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150) | ✅More affordable ($60) |
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 960A
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 960A
The GeForce GTX 960A is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1029 MHz to 1085 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,465 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Pro 560 scores 3,475 and the GeForce GTX 960A reaches 3,465 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro 560 is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce GTX 960A uses Maxwell, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon Pro 560) vs 640 (GeForce GTX 960A). Raw compute: 1.858 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 560) vs 1.389 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 960A).
| Feature | Radeon Pro 560 | GeForce GTX 960A |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,475 | 3,465 |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024+60% | 640 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.858 TFLOPS+34% | 1.389 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 64+60% | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 256 KB | 320 KB+25% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Pro 560 | GeForce GTX 960A |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Radeon Pro 560) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 960A) — the GeForce GTX 960A has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon Pro 560 | GeForce GTX 960A |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Pro 560 draws 75W versus the GeForce GTX 960A's 75W — a 0% difference. The GeForce GTX 960A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Pro 560) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 960A). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon Pro 560 | GeForce GTX 960A |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | — | 1mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Perf/Watt | 46.3 | 46.2 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro 560 launched at $500 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the GeForce GTX 960A launched at $199 and now averages $60. The GeForce GTX 960A costs 60% less ($90 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 23.2 (Radeon Pro 560) vs 57.8 (GeForce GTX 960A) — the GeForce GTX 960A offers 149.1% better value. The Radeon Pro 560 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2015).
| Feature | Radeon Pro 560 | GeForce GTX 960A |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $500 | $199-60% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150 | $60-60% |
| Performance per Dollar | 23.2 | 57.8+149% |
| Codename | Polaris 21 | GM107 |
| Release | April 18 2017 | March 13 2015 |
| Ranking | #543 | #546 |
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