G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448

2011

Why buy it

✅Costs $11 less on MSRP ($289 MSRP vs $300 MSRP).
✅Draws 210W instead of 250W, a 40W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon R9 M295X across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2011-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌26600% longer card at 267mm vs 1mm.

Radeon R9 M295X

2014

Why buy it

✅16.9% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Measures 1mm instead of 267mm, a 266mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.
✅More future proof: GCN 3.0 (2014−2019) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2014-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
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3.8% HIGHER MSRP
$300 MSRPvs$289 MSRP
❌19% higher power demand at 250W vs 210W.

GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448

2011

Radeon R9 M295X

2014

Why buy it

✅Costs $11 less on MSRP ($289 MSRP vs $300 MSRP).
✅Draws 210W instead of 250W, a 40W reduction.

Why buy it

✅16.9% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Measures 1mm instead of 267mm, a 266mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.
✅More future proof: GCN 3.0 (2014−2019) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon R9 M295X across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2011-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌26600% longer card at 267mm vs 1mm.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2014-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
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3.8% HIGHER MSRP
$300 MSRPvs$289 MSRP
❌19% higher power demand at 250W vs 210W.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon R9 M295X better than GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. Radeon R9 M295X averages 16.9% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 5,200 vs 5,150 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer Radeon R9 M295X is the overall package: you are getting a newer generation, FSR upscaling.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting the stronger feature stack with no meaningful modern upscaling stack instead of FSR upscaling. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

Radeon R9 M295X is the smarter buy by a wide margin. Radeon R9 M295X is about 3.8% more expensive on MSRP at $300 MSRP versus $289 MSRP, and you are getting 16.9% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and a lower G3D Mark (5,150 vs 5,200). GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

When does GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448 make more sense than Radeon R9 M295X?

Yes. GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448 is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is lower power draw (210W vs 250W), future-proofing, and staying closer to $289 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Radeon R9 M295X. The trade-off is that Radeon R9 M295X currently gives you a lower G3D Mark (5,150 vs 5,200) and 16.9% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

Games Benchmarks

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 9800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448 Benchmark Check

Radeon R9 M295X Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448	Radeon R9 M295X
1080p
low	67 FPS	81 FPS
medium	58 FPS	69 FPS
high	41 FPS	57 FPS
ultra	29 FPS	37 FPS
1440p
low	55 FPS	71 FPS
medium	47 FPS	62 FPS
high	30 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	20 FPS	29 FPS
4K
low	22 FPS	26 FPS
medium	20 FPS	24 FPS
high	13 FPS	16 FPS
ultra	11 FPS	14 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448	Radeon R9 M295X
1080p
low	83 FPS	96 FPS
medium	63 FPS	74 FPS
high	52 FPS	61 FPS
ultra	39 FPS	44 FPS
1440p
low	50 FPS	58 FPS
medium	36 FPS	41 FPS
high	25 FPS	31 FPS
ultra	19 FPS	23 FPS
4K
low	23 FPS	23 FPS
medium	16 FPS	16 FPS
high	12 FPS	13 FPS
ultra	9 FPS	9 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448	Radeon R9 M295X
1080p
low	234 FPS	232 FPS
medium	187 FPS	185 FPS
high	156 FPS	154 FPS
ultra	117 FPS	116 FPS
1440p
low	176 FPS	174 FPS
medium	140 FPS	139 FPS
high	117 FPS	116 FPS
ultra	88 FPS	87 FPS
4K
low	117 FPS	116 FPS
medium	94 FPS	93 FPS
high	78 FPS	77 FPS
ultra	57 FPS	58 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448	Radeon R9 M295X
1080p
low	133 FPS	139 FPS
medium	106 FPS	113 FPS
high	92 FPS	97 FPS
ultra	77 FPS	81 FPS
1440p
low	96 FPS	104 FPS
medium	79 FPS	85 FPS
high	68 FPS	74 FPS
ultra	53 FPS	57 FPS
4K
low	57 FPS	61 FPS
medium	44 FPS	47 FPS
high	34 FPS	37 FPS
ultra	24 FPS	26 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448 and Radeon R9 M295X

GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448

The GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 29 2011. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 732 MHz. It has 448 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 210W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,200 points. Launch price was $289.

Radeon R9 M295X

The Radeon R9 M295X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 23 2014. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 723 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,150 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448 scores 5,200 and the Radeon R9 M295X reaches 5,150 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448 is built on Fermi 2.0 while the Radeon R9 M295X uses GCN 3.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 448 (GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448) vs 2,048 (Radeon R9 M295X). Raw compute: 1.312 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448) vs 2.961 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M295X).

Feature	GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448	Radeon R9 M295X
G3D Mark Score	5,200	5,150
Architecture	Fermi 2.0	GCN 3.0
Process Node	40 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	448	2048+357%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.312 TFLOPS	2.961 TFLOPS+126%
ROPs	40+25%	32
TMUs	56	128+129%
L1 Cache	896 KB+75%	512 KB
L2 Cache	640 KB+25%	512 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon R9 M295X relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448	Radeon R9 M295X
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR5. Memory bandwidth: 156 GB/s (GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448) vs 176 GB/s (Radeon R9 M295X) — a 12.8% advantage for the Radeon R9 M295X. Bus width: 320-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 640 KB (GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448) vs 512 KB (Radeon R9 M295X) — the GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448	Radeon R9 M295X
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	156 GB/s	176 GB/s+13%
Bus Width	320-bit+25%	256-bit
L2 Cache	640 KB+25%	512 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FL 11_0) (GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448) vs 12 (Radeon R9 M295X). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448	Radeon R9 M295X
DirectX	12 (FL 11_0)	12
Max Displays	3	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: UVD 4.0 (GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448) vs VCE 3.0 (Radeon R9 M295X). Decoder: PureVideo VP4 vs UVD 4.2.

Feature	GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448	Radeon R9 M295X
Encoder	UVD 4.0	VCE 3.0
Decoder	PureVideo VP4	UVD 4.2
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	—

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448 draws 210W versus the Radeon R9 M295X's 250W — a 17.4% difference. The GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448) vs 350W (Radeon R9 M295X). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs Mobile. Card length: 267mm vs 1mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.

Feature	GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448	Radeon R9 M295X
TDP	210W-16%	250W
Recommended PSU	550W	350W-36%
Power Connector	2x 6-pin	Mobile
Length	267mm	1mm
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	76°C	—
Perf/Watt	24.8+20%	20.6

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448 launched at $289 MSRP, while the Radeon R9 M295X launched at $300. The GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448 costs 3.7% less ($11 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 18.0 (GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448) vs 17.2 (Radeon R9 M295X) — the GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448 offers 4.7% better value. The Radeon R9 M295X is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2011).