Radeon RX 560X (móvel) vs Radeon R9 Nano

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. The Radeon RX 560X (móvel) is positioned at rank #18 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Excellent cost-benefit for your build. 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 Radeon RX 560X (móvel)

#8

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 Per Dollar

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 RX 560X (móvel)	Radeon R9 Nano
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+4.1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
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 RX 560X (móvel)	Radeon R9 Nano
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+278.7%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($55)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($200)

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 560X (móvel) Benchmark Check

Radeon R9 Nano Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

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

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.

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.

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Graphics Performance

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

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

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX 560X (móvel)	Radeon R9 Nano
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)

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

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

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Power & Dimensions

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

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

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Value Analysis

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