Radeon RX 560X vs GeForce GTX 960M
Radeon RX 560X
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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
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Performance Comparison
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon RX 560X uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon RX 560X likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 960M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 960M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 560X.
| Insight | Radeon RX 560X | GeForce GTX 960M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 560X offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $40 versus $50 for the GeForce GTX 960M, it costs 20% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 23.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon RX 560X | GeForce GTX 960M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+23.7%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($40) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) |
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 560X and GeForce GTX 960M
Radeon RX 560X
The Radeon RX 560X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 11 2018. 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: 3,340 points.
GeForce GTX 960M
The GeForce GTX 960M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1096 MHz to 1176 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,375 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon RX 560X scores 3,340 and the GeForce GTX 960M reaches 3,375 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 560X is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce GTX 960M uses Maxwell, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon RX 560X) vs 640 (GeForce GTX 960M). Raw compute: 2.611 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 560X) vs 1.505 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 960M). Boost clocks: 1275 MHz vs 1176 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon RX 560X | GeForce GTX 960M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,340 | 3,375+1% |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024+60% | 640 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.611 TFLOPS+73% | 1.505 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1275 MHz+8% | 1176 MHz |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 64+60% | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 256 KB | 320 KB+25% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon RX 560X | GeForce GTX 960M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Radeon RX 560X) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 960M) — the GeForce GTX 960M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon RX 560X | GeForce GTX 960M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+100% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 560X draws 75W versus the GeForce GTX 960M's 75W — a 0% difference. The GeForce GTX 960M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (Radeon RX 560X) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 960M). Power connectors: None vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon RX 560X | GeForce GTX 960M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 400W | 350W-13% |
| Power Connector | None | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 82 |
| Perf/Watt | 44.5 | 45.0+1% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 560X costs 20% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 83.5 (Radeon RX 560X) vs 67.5 (GeForce GTX 960M) — the Radeon RX 560X offers 23.7% better value. The Radeon RX 560X is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2015).
| Feature | Radeon RX 560X | GeForce GTX 960M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $129 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40-20% | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | 83.5+24% | 67.5 |
| Codename | Polaris 21 | GM107 |
| Release | April 11 2018 | March 13 2015 |
| Ranking | #556 | #552 |
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