Radeon RX 560 vs T400 4GB
Radeon RX 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.
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar T400 4GB
Performance Comparison
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The T400 4GB uses modern memory architecture. The T400 4GB 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 T400 4GB is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.3% 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 | T400 4GB |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 560 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $60 versus $99 for the T400 4GB, it costs 39% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 59.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon RX 560 | T400 4GB |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+59.8%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($60) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($99) |
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 T400 4GB
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.
T400 4GB
The T400 4GB is manufactured by an unknown manufacturer. It was released in May 6 2021. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 420 MHz to 1425 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,803 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon RX 560 scores 3,682 and the T400 4GB reaches 3,803 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 560 is built on GCN 4.0 while the T400 4GB uses Turing, both on 14 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon RX 560) vs 384 (T400 4GB). Raw compute: 2.611 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 560) vs 1.094 TFLOPS (T400 4GB). Boost clocks: 1275 MHz vs 1425 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon RX 560 | T400 4GB |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,682 | 3,803+3% |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | Turing |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024+167% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.611 TFLOPS+139% | 1.094 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1275 MHz | 1425 MHz+12% |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 64+167% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 256 KB | 384 KB+50% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon RX 560 | T400 4GB |
|---|---|---|
| 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 T400 4GB 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 | T400 4GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+100% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+300% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_0) (Radeon RX 560) vs 12_0 (T400 4GB). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 3.
| Feature | Radeon RX 560 | T400 4GB |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_0) | 12_0 |
| Max Displays | 3 | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 560) vs NVENC 7th Gen (T400 4GB). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs NVDEC 4th Gen.
| Feature | Radeon RX 560 | T400 4GB |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 3.4 | NVENC 7th Gen |
| Decoder | UVD 6.3 | NVDEC 4th Gen |
| Codecs | HEVC,H.264,VP9,MPEG-4 | — |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 560 draws 75W versus the T400 4GB's 30W — a 85.7% difference. The T400 4GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (Radeon RX 560) vs 350W (T400 4GB). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 170mm vs 156mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots.
| Feature | Radeon RX 560 | T400 4GB |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 30W-60% |
| Recommended PSU | 450W | 350W-22% |
| Power Connector | None | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 170mm | 156mm |
| Height | 112mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 1-50% |
| Temp (Load) | 70 C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 49.1 | 126.8+158% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 560 launched at $99 MSRP and currently averages $60, while the T400 4GB launched at $159 and now averages $99. The Radeon RX 560 costs 39.4% less ($39 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 61.4 (Radeon RX 560) vs 38.4 (T400 4GB) — the Radeon RX 560 offers 59.9% better value. The T400 4GB is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2017).
| Feature | Radeon RX 560 | T400 4GB |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $99-38% | $159 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $60-39% | $99 |
| Performance per Dollar | 61.4+60% | 38.4 |
| Codename | Polaris 21 | TU117 |
| Release | April 18 2017 | May 6 2021 |
| Ranking | #527 | #518 |
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