AMD Radeon RX 560X (Mobile) vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Max-Q
The GeForce GTX 1080 Max-Q has 187% better performance than the Radeon RX 560X (Mobile) for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
We do not have any performance per dollar data for the Radeon RX 560X (Mobile) and the GeForce GTX 1080 Max-Q for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Summary
About the AMD Radeon RX 560X (Mobile) GPU
The Radeon RX 560X (Mobile) is a mobile graphics card by AMD. It launched in Q2 2018. Its Polaris 21 chip that powers the GPU uses the GCN 4.0 architecture and is fabricated on the 14 nm process.
This GPU is paired with 4 GB of GDDR5 VRAM. Its 1,450 MHz memory clock and 128 bit interface gives it a bandwidth of 92.8 Gb/s. This impacts how much data it can store, and how fast it transfers the data to and from memory.
This mobile card has a TDP of 65 W.
The Radeon RX 560X (Mobile) has the 201st highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 7.83% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
About the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Max-Q GPU
The GeForce GTX 1080 Max-Q is an end-of-life mobile graphics card by NVIDIA. It launched in Q2 2017. Its GP104B chip that powers the GPU uses the Pascal architecture and is fabricated on the 16 nm process.
This GPU is paired with 8 GB of GDDR5X VRAM. Its 1,251 MHz memory clock and 256 bit interface gives it a bandwidth of 320.3 Gb/s. This impacts how much data it can store, and how fast it transfers the data to and from memory.
This mobile card has a TDP of 150 W.
The GeForce GTX 1080 Max-Q has the 99th highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 22.43% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
General Info
General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
| Info | Radeon RX 560X (Mobile) | GeForce GTX 1080 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | AMD | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | Pascal |
| Market Segment | Mobile | Mobile |
| Release Date | Q2 2018 | Q2 2017 |
| Production Status | Active | End-of-life |
| Shop | Check Price | Check Price |
Gaming Performance
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FPS Benchmarks
This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved both GPUs in at various resolutions. Frame rate is a crucial indicator of how smoothly the GPU can run the game. A higher FPS generally translates to a smoother gameplay experience.
- Frames Per Second
Sons of the Forest | Radeon RX 560X (Mobile) | GeForce GTX 1080 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 1080p | 35 FPS | -- |
| Medium - 1080p | 22 FPS | -- |
| High - 1080p | 20 FPS | -- |
| Ultra - 1080p | 20 FPS | -- |
| QHD - 1440p | -- | -- |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | -- | -- |
Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)
The average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.
| GPU | Frames Per Second | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon 680M | 23.3 | +15% |
| Radeon RX 560X (Mobile) | 20.2 | |
| Radeon 660M | 14.8 | -27% |
Compare Cost Per Frame
The average cost per frame in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. Generally, a lower cost per frame implies better value for your money.
| GPU | Cost Per Frame | |
|---|---|---|
| Our database does not have enough data to compare the FPS per dollar with other GPUs. | ||
Benchmark Performance
The GeForce GTX 1080 Max-Q has 187% better performance than the Radeon RX 560X (Mobile) for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The Radeon RX 560X (Mobile) is ranked 201st with a score of 8,211.5, and the GeForce GTX 1080 Max-Q is ranked 99th with a score of 23,540.
We do not have any performance per dollar data for the Radeon RX 560X (Mobile) and the GeForce GTX 1080 Max-Q for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Relative Performance
The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
| GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX 5600M | 24,213 | +195% |
| Quadro RTX 4000 Max-Q | 23,574 | +187% |
| GeForce GTX 1080 Max-Q | 23,540 | +187% |
| GeForce GTX 1070 Mobile | 22,575.5 | +175% |
| GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q | 22,089 | +169% |
| GeForce MX450 | 8,250 | +0% |
| Iris Xe MAX | 8,214 | +0% |
| Radeon RX 560X (Mobile) | 8,211.5 | |
| Quadro P2000 Mobile | 8,148 | -1% |
| T550 Mobile | 8,066.5 | -2% |
Relative Value For Money
The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.
| GPU | Performance Per Dollar | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Our database does not have enough data to compare the benchmark performance per dollar with other GPUs. | |||
Benchmark Scores
This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both GPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
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| Benchmark | Radeon RX 560X (Mobile) | GeForce GTX 1080 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | 1,789 | 5,868.5 (+228.03%) |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | 1,925 | 5,591.5 (+190.47%) |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 35,511 | 114,542 (+222.55%) |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 6,329 | 18,191.5 (+187.43%) |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 7,697 | 16,910.5 (+119.7%) |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | 86.3 | 111.2 (+28.85%) |
| PassMark G3D Mark | -- | 11,584 |
| PassMark G2D Mark | -- | 746 |
| Unigine Heaven 3.0 DirectX 11 | -- | 197 |
Technical Specs
Graphics Processor
General information about the graphics processing unit like their architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.
| Spec | Radeon RX 560X (Mobile) | GeForce GTX 1080 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | Polaris 21 | GP104B |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | Pascal |
| Process Size | 14 nm | 16 nm |
| Transistors | 3,000 million | 7,200 million |
Memory Details
Memory specifications like their capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.
| Spec | Radeon RX 560X (Mobile) | GeForce GTX 1080 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5X |
| Memory Bandwidth | 92.8 Gb/s | 320.3 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 1,450 MHz | 1,251 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 128 bit | 256 bit |
| L1 Cache | 16 KB | 48 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1,024 KB | 2 MB |
Board Compatibility
Compatibility information like their slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.
| Spec | Radeon RX 560X (Mobile) | GeForce GTX 1080 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| Bus Interface | MXM-B (3.0) | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 65 W | 150 W |
| Outputs | Device Dependent | Device Dependent |
Cores & Clock Speeds
Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.
| Spec | Radeon RX 560X (Mobile) | GeForce GTX 1080 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| Stream Processors (SP) | 1,024 | -- |
| CUDA Cores | -- | 2,560 |
| Compute Units (CU) | 16 | -- |
| Stream Multiprocessors (SM) | -- | 20 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 64 | 160 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 16 | 64 |
| Core Clock Speed | 1,172 MHz | 1,277 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 1,275 MHz | 1,366 MHz |
Theoretical Performance
Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.
| Spec | Radeon RX 560X (Mobile) | GeForce GTX 1080 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 20.4 GPixel/s | 87.42 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 81.6 GTexel/s | 218.6 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 2.61 TFLOPS | 6.99 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 163.2 GFLOPS | 218.6 GFLOPS |
API Support
Graphics API versions supported by these graphics cards. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.
| Spec | Radeon RX 560X (Mobile) | GeForce GTX 1080 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_0) | 12 (12_1) |
| OpenCL | 2.1 | 3.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.7 | 6.7 |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.