GeForce GTX 560M SLI vs Radeon HD 4870 X2

When choosing between GeForce GTX 560M SLI and Radeon HD 4870 X2, it is worth examining the specifications of the models in detail. Do they meet the recommended requirements of modern games and software? Storage capacity, form factor, TDP, available ports, warranty and manufacturer support are all important. For example, the size of a PC case can limit the maximum thickness and length of the card. Often, instead of the factory overclocked card and RGB backlight, it is better to choose a reference model with a more efficient GPU. And make sure that your current power supply unit has the correct connection pins (using adapters is not recommended). This GPUs compare tool is meant to help you to choose the best graphics card for your build. Let's find out the difference between GeForce GTX 560M SLI and Radeon HD 4870 X2.

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Radeon HD 4870 X2

GeForce GTX 560M SLI is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: GeForce GTX 560M SLI 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 GeForce GTX 560M SLI here:

GeForce GTX 560M SLI Laptops

Main Specs

	GeForce GTX 560M SLI	Radeon HD 4870 X2
Power consumption (TDP)	100 Watt	286 Watt
Interface		PCIe 2.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors		1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin
Memory type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount		1 GB
Display Connectors		2x DVI, 1x S-Video
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Radeon HD 4870 X2 has 186% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 560M SLI.
GeForce GTX 560M SLI is used in Laptops, and Radeon HD 4870 X2 - in Desktops.
GeForce GTX 560M SLI is build with Fermi architecture, and Radeon HD 4870 X2 - with TeraScale.
Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 560M SLI is 75 MHz higher, than Radeon HD 4870 X2.
GeForce GTX 560M SLI is manufactured by 40 nm process technology, and Radeon HD 4870 X2 - by 55 nm process technology.
Memory clock speed of Radeon HD 4870 X2 is 2350 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 560M SLI.

Game benchmarks


high / 1080p	16−18	3−4
ultra / 1080p	9−10	1−2
QHD / 1440p	4−5	0−1
4K / 2160p	4−5	−
low / 720p	30−35	14−16
medium / 1080p	20−22	6−7
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 560M SLI in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 233% more, than Radeon HD 4870 X2.
high / 1080p	24−27	8−9
ultra / 1080p	21−24	6−7
QHD / 1440p	9−10	0−1
4K / 2160p	6−7	−
low / 720p	55−60	21−24
medium / 1080p	27−30	9−10
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 560M SLI in Battlefield 5 is 200% more, than Radeon HD 4870 X2.
low / 768p	45−50	45−50
high / 1080p	−	40−45
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
GeForce GTX 560M SLI and Radeon HD 4870 X2 have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone.
low / 768p	210−220	130−140
medium / 768p	180−190	100−110
ultra / 1080p	100−110	50−55
QHD / 1440p	55−60	24−27
4K / 2160p	30−35	−
high / 768p	140−150	75−80
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 560M SLI in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 78% more, than Radeon HD 4870 X2.
low / 768p	55−60	70−75
ultra / 1080p	40−45	21−24
medium / 1080p	45−50	40−45
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 560M SLI in Cyberpunk 2077 is 8% more, than Radeon HD 4870 X2.
low / 768p	110−120	75−80
medium / 768p	95−100	55−60
ultra / 1080p	65−70	30−35
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 560M SLI in Dota 2 is 69% more, than Radeon HD 4870 X2.
high / 1080p	18−20	4−5
ultra / 1080p	16−18	4−5
QHD / 1440p	16−18	−
4K / 2160p	6−7	1−2
low / 720p	40−45	14−16
medium / 1080p	21−24	6−7
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 560M SLI in Far Cry 5 is 250% more, than Radeon HD 4870 X2.
high / 1080p	24−27	12−14
ultra / 1080p	20−22	7−8
QHD / 1440p	16−18	4−5
low / 720p	100−110	60−65
medium / 1080p	55−60	18−20
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 560M SLI in Fortnite is 114% more, than Radeon HD 4870 X2.
high / 1080p	27−30	8−9
ultra / 1080p	21−24	7−8
QHD / 1440p	10−11	0−1
4K / 2160p	10−11	−
low / 720p	55−60	21−24
medium / 1080p	30−35	10−11
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 560M SLI in Forza Horizon 4 is 191% more, than Radeon HD 4870 X2.
low / 768p	90−95	50−55
medium / 768p	80−85	−
high / 1080p	30−35	10−11
ultra / 1080p	12−14	4−5
QHD / 1440p	4−5	0−1
medium / 720p	−	40−45
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 560M SLI in Grand Theft Auto V is 109% more, than Radeon HD 4870 X2.
high / 1080p	10−11	2−3
ultra / 1080p	8−9	0−1
4K / 2160p	3−4	0−1
low / 720p	30−35	9−10
medium / 1080p	14−16	4−5
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 560M SLI in Metro Exodus is 280% more, than Radeon HD 4870 X2.
low / 768p	110−120	85−90
high / 1080p	−	70−75
medium / 1080p	100−110	−
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 560M SLI in Minecraft is 32% more, than Radeon HD 4870 X2.
high / 1080p	21−24	−
ultra / 1080p	18−20	12−14
low / 720p	60−65	30−35
medium / 1080p	24−27	14−16
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 560M SLI in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 75% more, than Radeon HD 4870 X2.
high / 1080p	14−16	7−8
ultra / 1080p	10−11	4−5
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
low / 720p	30−35	8−9
medium / 1080p	16−18	8−9
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 560M SLI in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 157% more, than Radeon HD 4870 X2.
low / 768p	55−60	20−22
medium / 768p	35−40	12−14
high / 1080p	20−22	7−8
ultra / 1080p	10−12	5−6
4K / 2160p	8−9	1−2
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 560M SLI in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 200% more, than Radeon HD 4870 X2.
low / 768p	100−110	75−80
medium / 768p	60−65	40−45
ultra / 1080p	35−40	18−20
high / 768p	55−60	30−35
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 560M SLI in World of Tanks is 54% more, than Radeon HD 4870 X2.

Full Specs

	GeForce GTX 560M SLI	Radeon HD 4870 X2
Architecture	Fermi	TeraScale
Code name	N12E-GS	R700
Type	Laptop	Desktop
Release date	6 January 2011	12 August 2008
Pipelines	384	800
Core clock speed	775 MHz	700 MHz
Transistor count		956 million
Manufacturing process technology	40 nm	55 nm
Texture fill rate		28.00
Floating-point performance		2x 1,120.0 gflops
Length		267 mm
Memory bus width	192 Bit	256 Bit
Memory clock speed	1250 MHz	3600 MHz
Memory bandwidth		115.2 GB/s
Shared memory	-
DirectX	DirectX 11, Shader 5.0	10.1 (10_1)
Shader Model		4.1
OpenGL		3.3
OpenCL		1.1
Vulkan		N/A
Laptop size	large
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GeForce GTX 560M SLI vs Radeon HD 4870 X2

GeForce GTX 560M SLI is a Laptop Graphics Card

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