GeForce GTX 560M vs Radeon RX 460

When comparing GeForce GTX 560M and Radeon RX 460, 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 560M and Radeon RX 460 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

GeForce GTX 560M is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: GeForce GTX 560M 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 here:

Main Specs

  GeForce GTX 560M Radeon RX 460
Power consumption (TDP) 75 Watt 75 Watt
Interface MXM-B (3.0) PCIe 3.0 x8
Supplementary power connectors None None
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 1536 MB 4 GB
Display Connectors No outputs 1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort
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  • Both graphics cards have the same power consumption of 75 Watt.
  • GeForce GTX 560M is connected by MXM-B (3.0), and Radeon RX 460 uses PCIe 3.0 x8 interface.
  • GeForce GTX 560M has 1532 GB more memory, than Radeon RX 460.
  • GeForce GTX 560M is used in Laptops, and Radeon RX 460 - in Desktops.
  • GeForce GTX 560M is build with Fermi architecture, and Radeon RX 460 - with Polaris.
  • Core clock speed of Radeon RX 460 is 315 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 560M.
  • GeForce GTX 560M is manufactured by 40 nm process technology, and Radeon RX 460 - by 14 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of Radeon RX 460 is 5750 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 560M.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 4−5 21−24
ultra / 1080p 2−3 12−14
QHD / 1440p 1−2 7−8
4K / 2160p 5−6
low / 720p 14−16 40−45
medium / 1080p 7−8 24−27
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 460 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 266% more, than GeForce GTX 560M.

Full Specs

  GeForce GTX 560M Radeon RX 460
Architecture Fermi Polaris
Code name N12E-GS Polaris 11 / Baffin XT
Type Laptop Desktop
Release date 30 May 2011 8 August 2016
Pipelines 192 896
Core clock speed 775 MHz 1090 MHz
Boost Clock 1200 MHz
Transistor count 1,170 million 3,000 million
Manufacturing process technology 40 nm 14 nm
Texture fill rate 24.8 billion/sec 67.20
Floating-point performance 595.2 gflops 2,150 gflops
Length 170 mm
Memory bus width 128 Bit
Memory clock speed 1250 MHz 7000 MHz
Memory bandwidth 112.0 GB/s
Shared memory - -
DirectX 12 API 12 (12_0)
Shader Model 5.1 6.4
OpenGL 4.5 4.6
OpenCL 1.1 2.0
Vulkan N/A 1.2.131
CUDA +
FreeSync +
CUDA cores 192
Bus support PCI-E 2.0
SLI options 2-way
3D Blu-Ray +
3D Gaming +
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 44 Mh/s 240 Mh/s
Laptop size large
Optimus +
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