GeForce GTX 280 vs Radeon Pro 560X

When comparing GeForce GTX 280 and Radeon Pro 560X, we look primarily at benchmarks and game tests. But it is not only about the numbers. Often you can find third-party models with higher clock speeds, better cooling, or a customizable RGB lighting. Not all of them will have all the features you need. Another thing to consider is the port selection. Most graphics cards have at least one DisplayPort and HDMI interface, but some monitors require DVI. Before you buy, check the TDP of the graphics card - this characteristic will help you estimate the consumption of the graphics card. You may even have to upgrade your PSU to meet its requirements. An important factor when choosing between GeForce GTX 280 and Radeon Pro 560X is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

Radeon Pro 560X is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: Radeon Pro 560X is only used in laptop graphics. It has lower GPU clock speed compared to the desktop variant, which results in lower power consumption, but also 10-30% lower gaming performance. Check available laptop models with Radeon Pro 560X here:

Main Specs

  GeForce GTX 280 Radeon Pro 560X
Power consumption (TDP) 236 Watt 75 Watt
Interface PCIe 2.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x8
Supplementary power connectors 6-pin & 8-pin None
Memory type GDDR3 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 1 GB 4 GB
Display Connectors 2x DVI, 1x S-Video No outputs
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  • GeForce GTX 280 has 214% more power consumption, than Radeon Pro 560X.
  • GeForce GTX 280 is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and Radeon Pro 560X uses PCIe 3.0 x8 interface.
  • Radeon Pro 560X has 3 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 280.
  • GeForce GTX 280 is used in Desktops, and Radeon Pro 560X - in Mobile workstations.
  • GeForce GTX 280 is build with Tesla 2.0 architecture, and Radeon Pro 560X - with Polaris.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 280 is 389 MHz higher, than Radeon Pro 560X.
  • GeForce GTX 280 is manufactured by 65 nm process technology, and Radeon Pro 560X - by 14 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of Radeon Pro 560X is 3973 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 280.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 1−2 18−20
ultra / 1080p 0−1 10−12
QHD / 1440p 0−1 5−6
4K / 2160p 4−5
low / 720p 12−14 35−40
medium / 1080p 3−4 21−24
The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro 560X in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 333% more, than GeForce GTX 280.

Full Specs

  GeForce GTX 280 Radeon Pro 560X
Architecture Tesla 2.0 Polaris
Code name GT200 Polaris 21
Type Desktop Mobile workstation
Release date 16 June 2008 5 June 2017
Pipelines 240 1024
Core clock speed 1296 MHz 907 MHz
Transistor count 1,400 million 3,000 million
Manufacturing process technology 65 nm 14 nm
Texture fill rate 48.2 billion/sec 64.26
Floating-point performance 622.1 gflops
Length 10.5" (267 mm) (26.7 cm)
Memory bus width 512 Bit 128 Bit
Memory clock speed 1107 MHz 5080 MHz
Memory bandwidth 141.7 GB/s 81.28 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 11.1 (10_0) 12 (12_0)
Shader Model 4.0 6.4
OpenGL 2.1 4.6
OpenCL 1.1 2.0
Vulkan N/A 1.2.131
CUDA +
FreeSync +
CUDA cores 240
Height 4.376" (111 mm) (11.1 cm)
SLI options +
Multi monitor support +
Maximum VGA resolution 2048x1536
Audio input for HDMI S/PDIF
Laptop size large
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