Radeon Vega 11 vs GeForce GTX 560 SE

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 Vega 11 is significantly newer (2018 vs 2012). The Radeon Vega 11 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 560 SE lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon Vega 11 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 560 SE offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon Vega 11	GeForce GTX 560 SE
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon Vega 11 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $40 versus $150 for the GeForce GTX 560 SE, it costs 73% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 277.8% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon Vega 11	GeForce GTX 560 SE
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+277.8%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($40)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150)

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 Vega 11 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 560 SE Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Vega 11 and GeForce GTX 560 SE

Radeon Vega 11

The Radeon Vega 11 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 10 2018. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1251 MHz. It has 704 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,861 points.

GeForce GTX 560 SE

The GeForce GTX 560 SE is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 20 2012. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 736 MHz. It has 288 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,847 points. Launch price was $89.99.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon Vega 11 scores 1,861 and the GeForce GTX 560 SE reaches 1,847 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Vega 11 is built on GCN 5.0 while the GeForce GTX 560 SE uses Fermi 2.0, both on 14 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 704 (Radeon Vega 11) vs 288 (GeForce GTX 560 SE). Raw compute: 1.761 TFLOPS (Radeon Vega 11) vs 0.8479 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 560 SE).

Feature	Radeon Vega 11	GeForce GTX 560 SE
G3D Mark Score	1,861	1,847
Architecture	GCN 5.0	Fermi 2.0
Process Node	14 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	704+144%	288
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.761 TFLOPS+108%	0.8479 TFLOPS
ROPs	8	24+200%
TMUs	44	48+9%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon Vega 11	GeForce GTX 560 SE
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon Vega 11 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 560 SE has 1 GB. The GeForce GTX 560 SE offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.

Feature	Radeon Vega 11	GeForce GTX 560 SE
VRAM Capacity	Shared System RAM	1 GB
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	System	Unknown
Bus Width	System	128-bit

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Vega 11 draws 35W versus the GeForce GTX 560 SE's 150W — a 124.3% difference. The Radeon Vega 11 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon Vega 11) vs 500W (GeForce GTX 560 SE). Power connectors: Integrated vs 2x 6-pin.

Feature	Radeon Vega 11	GeForce GTX 560 SE
TDP	35W-77%	150W
Recommended PSU	1W-100%	500W
Power Connector	Integrated	2x 6-pin
Length	—	210mm
Slots	—	2
Perf/Watt	53.2+333%	12.3

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Value Analysis

The Radeon Vega 11 launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the GeForce GTX 560 SE launched at $150 and now averages $150. The Radeon Vega 11 costs 73.3% less ($110 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 46.5 (Radeon Vega 11) vs 12.3 (GeForce GTX 560 SE) — the Radeon Vega 11 offers 278% better value. The Radeon Vega 11 is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2012).