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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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⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Pro 560X uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon Pro 560X likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon RX 560 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 560 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.1% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Pro 560X.
| Insight | Radeon Pro 560X | Radeon RX 560 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon RX 560 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 560X and Radeon RX 560
Radeon Pro 560X
The Radeon Pro 560X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 16 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 1004 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,678 points.
Radeon RX 560
The Radeon RX 560 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 18 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1175 MHz to 1275 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,682 points. Launch price was $99.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Pro 560X scores 3,678 and the Radeon RX 560 reaches 3,682 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro 560X is built on GCN 4.0 while the Radeon RX 560 uses GCN 4.0, both on a 14 nm process. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon Pro 560X) vs 1,024 (Radeon RX 560). Raw compute: 2.056 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 560X) vs 2.611 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 560).
| Feature | Radeon Pro 560X | Radeon RX 560 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,678 | 3,682 |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024 | 1024 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.056 TFLOPS | 2.611 TFLOPS+27% |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 64 | 64 |
| L1 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Pro 560X | Radeon RX 560 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon Pro 560X comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 560 has 4 GB. The Radeon RX 560 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 256-bit.
| Feature | Radeon Pro 560X | Radeon RX 560 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 4 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 256-bit+300% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_0) (Radeon Pro 560X) vs 12 (12_0) (Radeon RX 560). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.
| Feature | Radeon Pro 560X | Radeon RX 560 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_0) | 12 (12_0) |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4+33% | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 3.0 (Radeon Pro 560X) vs VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 560). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC (Radeon Pro 560X) vs HEVC,H.264,VP9,MPEG-4 (Radeon RX 560).
| Feature | Radeon Pro 560X | Radeon RX 560 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 3.0 | VCE 3.4 |
| Decoder | UVD 6.3 | UVD 6.3 |
| Codecs | H.264,HEVC | HEVC,H.264,VP9,MPEG-4 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Pro 560X draws 75W versus the Radeon RX 560's 75W — a 0% difference. The Radeon RX 560 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Pro 560X) vs 450W (Radeon RX 560). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Card length: 0mm vs 170mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 70 C.
| Feature | Radeon Pro 560X | Radeon RX 560 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-22% | 450W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Length | 0mm | 170mm |
| Height | 0mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75 | 70 C-7% |
| Perf/Watt | 49.0 | 49.1 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro 560X launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the Radeon RX 560 launched at $99 and now averages $60. The Radeon Pro 560X costs 100+% less ($60 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Radeon Pro 560X) vs 61.4 (Radeon RX 560) — the Radeon Pro 560X offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon Pro 560X is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2017).
| Feature | Radeon Pro 560X | Radeon RX 560 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $99 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0-100% | $60 |
| Performance per Dollar | Infinity | 61.4 |
| Codename | Polaris 21 | Polaris 21 |
| Release | July 16 2018 | April 18 2017 |
| Ranking | #528 | #527 |
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