Radeon RX 560 vs Radeon Pro 560X

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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Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ 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 RX 560	Radeon Pro 560X
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
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.

Radeon RX 560 Benchmark Check

Radeon Pro 560X Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 560 and Radeon Pro 560X

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.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 560 scores 3,682 and the Radeon Pro 560X reaches 3,678 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 560 is built on GCN 4.0 while the Radeon Pro 560X uses GCN 4.0, both on a 14 nm process. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon RX 560) vs 1,024 (Radeon Pro 560X). Raw compute: 2.611 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 560) vs 2.056 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 560X).

Feature	Radeon RX 560	Radeon Pro 560X
G3D Mark Score	3,682	3,678
Architecture	GCN 4.0	GCN 4.0
Process Node	14 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	1024	1024
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.611 TFLOPS+27%	2.056 TFLOPS
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	64	64
L1 Cache	256 KB	256 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX 560	Radeon Pro 560X
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	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon RX 560 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro 560X 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.

Feature	Radeon RX 560	Radeon Pro 560X
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	256-bit+300%	64-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB	1 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_0) (Radeon RX 560) vs 12 (12_0) (Radeon Pro 560X). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon RX 560	Radeon Pro 560X
DirectX	12 (12_0)	12 (12_0)
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	3	4+33%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 560) vs VCE 3.0 (Radeon Pro 560X). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: HEVC,H.264,VP9,MPEG-4 (Radeon RX 560) vs H.264,HEVC (Radeon Pro 560X).

Feature	Radeon RX 560	Radeon Pro 560X
Encoder	VCE 3.4	VCE 3.0
Decoder	UVD 6.3	UVD 6.3
Codecs	HEVC,H.264,VP9,MPEG-4	H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 560 draws 75W versus the Radeon Pro 560X's 75W — a 0% difference. The Radeon Pro 560X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (Radeon RX 560) vs 350W (Radeon Pro 560X). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 170mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 70 C vs 75.

Feature	Radeon RX 560	Radeon Pro 560X
TDP	75W	75W
Recommended PSU	450W	350W-22%
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	170mm	0mm
Height	112mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	70 C-7%	75
Perf/Watt	49.1	49.0

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 560 launched at $99 MSRP and currently averages $60, while the Radeon Pro 560X launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Radeon Pro 560X costs 100+% less ($60 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 61.4 (Radeon RX 560) vs Infinity (Radeon Pro 560X) — the Radeon Pro 560X offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon Pro 560X is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2017).