Radeon R9 Nano vs Radeon RX 560X (móvel)

CPU

GPU

Radeon R9 Nano

2015Boost: 1000 MHz

Radeon RX 560X (móvel)

2018Core: 1275 MHzBoost: 1202 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon R9 Nano

175

4,609

0.0%

Radeon HD 6850 X2

Radeon R9 260

Radeon RX 550 (móvel)

Radeon RX 460 (móvel)

Radeon RX 560X (móvel)

4,800

+4.1%

Radeon RX 550

Radeon R7 260X

Radeon RX 560

Radeon R9 270 / R7 370

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 560X (móvel)

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

124%

#10

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

113%

#11

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

112%

#15

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

102%

#16

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

102%

#18

Radeon RX 560X (móvel)

MSRP: $55|Avg: $55

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon RX 560X (móvel) uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon RX 560X (móvel) likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R9 Nano lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX 560X (móvel) is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R9 Nano.

Insight	Radeon R9 Nano	Radeon RX 560X (móvel)
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+4.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon RX 560X (móvel) offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $55 versus $200 for the Radeon R9 Nano, it costs 73% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 278.7% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R9 Nano	Radeon RX 560X (móvel)
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+278.7%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($200)	✅More affordable ($55)

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.

Radeon R9 Nano Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 560X (móvel) Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 Nano and Radeon RX 560X (móvel)

Radeon R9 Nano

The Radeon R9 Nano is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 27 2015. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 175W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,609 points. Launch price was $649.

Radeon RX 560X (móvel)

The Radeon RX 560X (móvel) is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 11 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1275 MHz to 1202 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,800 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R9 Nano scores 4,609 and the Radeon RX 560X (móvel) reaches 4,800 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 Nano is built on GCN 3.0 while the Radeon RX 560X (móvel) uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 4,096 (Radeon R9 Nano) vs 1,024 (Radeon RX 560X (móvel)). Raw compute: 8.192 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 Nano) vs 2.611 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 560X (móvel)). Boost clocks: 1000 MHz vs 1202 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R9 Nano	Radeon RX 560X (móvel)
G3D Mark Score	4,609	4,800+4%
Architecture	GCN 3.0	GCN 4.0
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	4096+300%	1024
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.192 TFLOPS+214%	2.611 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1000 MHz	1202 MHz+20%
ROPs	64+300%	16
TMUs	256+300%	64
L1 Cache	1 MB+300%	0.25 MB
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R9 Nano	Radeon RX 560X (móvel)
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of video memory. Memory bandwidth: 512 GB/s (Radeon R9 Nano) vs 112 GB/s (Radeon RX 560X (móvel)) — a 357.1% advantage for the Radeon R9 Nano. Bus width: 4096-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon R9 Nano) vs 1 MB (Radeon RX 560X (móvel)) — the Radeon R9 Nano has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R9 Nano	Radeon RX 560X (móvel)
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	HBM	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	512 GB/s+357%	112 GB/s
Bus Width	4096-bit+3100%	128-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R9 Nano draws 175W versus the Radeon RX 560X (móvel)'s 65W — a 91.7% difference. The Radeon RX 560X (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (Radeon R9 Nano) vs 350W (Radeon RX 560X (móvel)). Power connectors: 1x 8-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon R9 Nano	Radeon RX 560X (móvel)
TDP	175W	65W-63%
Recommended PSU	550W	350W-36%
Power Connector	1x 8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	152mm	—
Slots	2	—
Perf/Watt	26.3	73.8+181%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R9 Nano launched at $649 MSRP and currently averages $200, while the Radeon RX 560X (móvel) launched at $55 and now averages $55. The Radeon RX 560X (móvel) costs 72.5% less ($145 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 23.0 (Radeon R9 Nano) vs 87.3 (Radeon RX 560X (móvel)) — the Radeon RX 560X (móvel) offers 279.6% better value. The Radeon RX 560X (móvel) is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2015).