GeForce GTX 560 SE vs Radeon RX 550X
When comparing GeForce GTX 560 SE and Radeon RX 550X, 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 560 SE and Radeon RX 550X is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
Radeon RX 550X
Main Specs
GeForce GTX 560 SE
Radeon RX 550X
Power consumption (TDP)
150 Watt
50 Watt
Interface
PCIe 2.0 x16
PCIe 3.0 x8
Supplementary power connectors
2x 6-pin
None
Memory type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount
1 GB
4 GB
Display Connectors
2x DVI, 1x mini-HDMI
1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort
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GeForce GTX 560 SE has 200% more power consumption, than Radeon RX 550X.
GeForce GTX 560 SE is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and Radeon RX 550X uses PCIe 3.0 x8 interface.
Radeon RX 550X has 3 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 560 SE.
Both cards are used in Desktops.
GeForce GTX 560 SE is build with Fermi 2.0 architecture, and Radeon RX 550X - with GCN 4.0.
Core clock speed of Radeon RX 550X is 364 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 560 SE.
GeForce GTX 560 SE is manufactured by 40 nm process technology, and Radeon RX 550X - by 14 nm process technology.
GeForce GTX 560 SE is 65 mm longer, than Radeon RX 550X.
Memory clock speed of Radeon RX 550X is 2172 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 560 SE.
Game benchmarks
Assassin's Creed Odyssey
Battlefield 5
Call of Duty: Warzone
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
Cyberpunk 2077
Dota 2
Far Cry 5
Fortnite
Forza Horizon 4
Grand Theft Auto V
Metro Exodus
Minecraft
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS
Red Dead Redemption 2
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
World of Tanks
high / 1080p
9−10
10−11
ultra / 1080p
5−6
6−7
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
low / 720p
21−24
21−24
medium / 1080p
10−12
12−14
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 8% more, than GeForce GTX 560 SE.
high / 1080p
14−16
16−18
ultra / 1080p
12−14
14−16
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
low / 720p
30−35
35−40
medium / 1080p
16−18
18−20
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X in Battlefield 5 is 15% more, than GeForce GTX 560 SE.
low / 768p
45−50
45−50
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
GeForce GTX 560 SE and Radeon RX 550X have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone.
low / 768p
160−170
170−180
medium / 768p
130−140
140−150
ultra / 1080p
65−70
70−75
QHD / 1440p
35−40
40−45
4K / 2160p
27−30
30−33
high / 768p
100−105
100−110
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 6% more, than GeForce GTX 560 SE.
low / 768p
55−60
55−60
ultra / 1080p
24−27
27−30
medium / 1080p
45−50
45−50
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X in Cyberpunk 2077 is 2% more, than GeForce GTX 560 SE.
low / 768p
90−95
90−95
medium / 768p
70−75
75−80
ultra / 1080p
40−45
45−50
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X in Dota 2 is 4% more, than GeForce GTX 560 SE.
high / 1080p
10−12
12−14
ultra / 1080p
10−11
10−12
4K / 2160p
4−5
4−5
low / 720p
24−27
27−30
medium / 1080p
10−12
12−14
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X in Far Cry 5 is 16% more, than GeForce GTX 560 SE.
high / 1080p
16−18
18−20
ultra / 1080p
12−14
14−16
low / 720p
70−75
75−80
medium / 1080p
30−35
35−40
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X in Fortnite is 12% more, than GeForce GTX 560 SE.
high / 1080p
16−18
16−18
ultra / 1080p
12−14
14−16
QHD / 1440p
3−4
4−5
low / 720p
30−35
35−40
medium / 1080p
18−20
20−22
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X in Forza Horizon 4 is 11% more, than GeForce GTX 560 SE.
low / 768p
60−65
65−70
medium / 768p
55−60
55−60
high / 1080p
16−18
18−20
ultra / 1080p
8−9
8−9
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X in Grand Theft Auto V is 5% more, than GeForce GTX 560 SE.
high / 1080p
6−7
6−7
ultra / 1080p
4−5
5−6
4K / 2160p
1−2
1−2
low / 720p
16−18
18−20
medium / 1080p
8−9
9−10
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X in Metro Exodus is 14% more, than GeForce GTX 560 SE.
low / 768p
100−105
100−110
high / 1080p
95−100
−
ultra / 1080p
85−90
90−95
medium / 1080p
95−100
95−100
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X in Minecraft is 3% more, than GeForce GTX 560 SE.
high / 1080p
18−20
18−20
ultra / 1080p
14−16
14−16
low / 720p
40−45
40−45
medium / 1080p
18−20
20−22
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 4% more, than GeForce GTX 560 SE.
high / 1080p
12−14
12−14
ultra / 1080p
8−9
8−9
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
low / 720p
16−18
18−20
medium / 1080p
12−14
12−14
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 8% more, than GeForce GTX 560 SE.
low / 768p
30−35
35−40
medium / 768p
21−24
21−24
high / 1080p
12−14
12−14
ultra / 1080p
7−8
8−9
4K / 2160p
6−7
7−8
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 6% more, than GeForce GTX 560 SE.
low / 768p
90−95
90−95
medium / 768p
50−55
50−55
ultra / 1080p
24−27
24−27
high / 768p
40−45
45−50
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X in World of Tanks is 1% more, than GeForce GTX 560 SE.
Full Specs
GeForce GTX 560 SE
Radeon RX 550X
Architecture
Fermi 2.0
GCN 4.0
Code name
GF114
Lexa
Type
Desktop
Desktop
Release date
20 February 2012
16 December 2018
Pipelines
288
512
Core clock speed
736 MHz
1100 MHz
Boost Clock
1183 MHz
Transistor count
1,950 million
2,200 million
Manufacturing process technology
40 nm
14 nm
Texture fill rate
35.33
37.86
Floating-point performance
847.9 gflops
1,211 gflops
Length
210 mm
145 mm
Memory bus width
192 Bit
128 Bit
Memory clock speed
3828 MHz
6000 MHz
Memory bandwidth
91.87 GB/s
96 GB/s
DirectX
12 (11_0)
12 (12_0)
Shader Model
5.1
6.4
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
OpenCL
1.1
2.0
Vulkan
N/A
1.2.131
CUDA
2.1
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256)
54 Mh/s
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