AMD Radeon RX 560X (Mobile) vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 965M
The Radeon RX 560X (Mobile) has 12% better performance than the GeForce GTX 965M 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 965M 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 965M GPU
The GeForce GTX 965M is an end-of-life mobile graphics card by NVIDIA. It launched in Q1 2015. Its GM204 chip that powers the GPU uses the Maxwell 2.0 architecture and is fabricated on the 28 nm process.
This GPU is paired with 2 GB of GDDR5 VRAM. Its 1,253 MHz memory clock and 128 bit interface gives it a bandwidth of 80.19 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 50 W.
The GeForce GTX 965M has the 212th highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 6.98% 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 965M |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | AMD | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Market Segment | Mobile | Mobile |
| Release Date | Q2 2018 | Q1 2015 |
| 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 965M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Radeon RX 560X (Mobile) has 12% better performance than the GeForce GTX 965M 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 965M is ranked 212th with a score of 7,322.
We do not have any performance per dollar data for the Radeon RX 560X (Mobile) and the GeForce GTX 965M 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| Radeon Pro 560X | 7,590 | -8% |
| Quadro M2200 | 7,372 | -10% |
| GeForce GTX 965M | 7,322 | -11% |
| GeForce GTX 870M | 7,156 | -13% |
| GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q | 7,153.5 | -13% |
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.
- Popular
| Benchmark | Radeon RX 560X (Mobile) | GeForce GTX 965M |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | 1,789 | 1,810 (+1.17%) |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | 1,925 | 1,952 (+1.4%) |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 35,511 (+2.2%) | 34,748 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 6,329 (+14.32%) | 5,536 |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 7,697 | 7,896 (+2.59%) |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | 86.3 | 93.9 (+8.81%) |
| PassMark G3D Mark | -- | 3,789 |
| PassMark G2D Mark | -- | 332 |
| Unigine Heaven 3.0 DirectX 11 | -- | 66.3 |
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 965M |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | Polaris 21 | GM204 |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Process Size | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Transistors | 3,000 million | 5,200 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 965M |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 4 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 92.8 Gb/s | 80.19 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 1,450 MHz | 1,253 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 128 bit | 128 bit |
| L1 Cache | 16 KB | 48 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1,024 KB | 1,024 KB |
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 965M |
|---|---|---|
| Bus Interface | MXM-B (3.0) | MXM-B (3.0) |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 65 W | 50 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 965M |
|---|---|---|
| Stream Processors (SP) | 1,024 | -- |
| CUDA Cores | -- | 1,024 |
| Compute Units (CU) | 16 | -- |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 64 | 64 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 16 | 32 |
| Core Clock Speed | 1,172 MHz | 924 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 1,275 MHz | 950 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 965M |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 20.4 GPixel/s | 30.4 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 81.6 GTexel/s | 60.8 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 2.61 TFLOPS | 1.95 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 163.2 GFLOPS | 60.8 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 965M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_0) | 12 (12_1) |
| OpenCL | 2.1 | 3.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.7 | 6.7 (6.4) |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.