Radeon RX 560 vs GRID V100-2Q
Radeon RX 560
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GRID V100-2Q
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About G3D Mark
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar GRID V100-2Q
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GRID V100-2Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon RX 560 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon RX 560 | GRID V100-2Q |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 560 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon RX 560 holds the technical lead. Priced at $60 (vs $2,000), it costs 97% less, resulting in a 3120.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon RX 560 | GRID V100-2Q |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+3120.5%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($60) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($2,000) |
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 RX 560 and GRID V100-2Q
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.
GRID V100-2Q
The GRID V100-2Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 557 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,811 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon RX 560 scores 3,682 and the GRID V100-2Q reaches 3,811 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 560 is built on GCN 4.0 while the GRID V100-2Q uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon RX 560) vs 2,048 (GRID V100-2Q). Raw compute: 2.611 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 560) vs 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID V100-2Q). Boost clocks: 1275 MHz vs 1178 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon RX 560 | GRID V100-2Q |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,682 | 3,811+4% |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024 | 2048+100% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.611 TFLOPS | 4.825 TFLOPS+85% |
| Boost Clock | 1275 MHz+8% | 1178 MHz |
| ROPs | 16 | 64+300% |
| TMUs | 64 | 128+100% |
| L1 Cache | 256 KB | 768 KB+200% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon RX 560 | GRID V100-2Q |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon RX 560 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GRID V100-2Q has 2 GB. The Radeon RX 560 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Radeon RX 560) vs 2 MB (GRID V100-2Q) — the GRID V100-2Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon RX 560 | GRID V100-2Q |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+100% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+300% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 560 draws 75W versus the GRID V100-2Q's 225W — a 100% difference. The Radeon RX 560 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (Radeon RX 560) vs 350W (GRID V100-2Q). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon RX 560 | GRID V100-2Q |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-67% | 225W |
| Recommended PSU | 450W | 350W-22% |
| Power Connector | None | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 170mm | — |
| Height | 112mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 70 C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 49.1+191% | 16.9 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 560 launched at $99 MSRP and currently averages $60, while the GRID V100-2Q launched at $10000 and now averages $2000. The Radeon RX 560 costs 97% less ($1940 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 61.4 (Radeon RX 560) vs 1.9 (GRID V100-2Q) — the Radeon RX 560 offers 3131.6% better value. The Radeon RX 560 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2015).
| Feature | Radeon RX 560 | GRID V100-2Q |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $99-99% | $10000 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $60-97% | $2000 |
| Performance per Dollar | 61.4+3132% | 1.9 |
| Codename | Polaris 21 | GM204 |
| Release | April 18 2017 | August 30 2015 |
| Ranking | #527 | #433 |
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