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 765M SLI

2013

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation (2023).
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2013-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 37.2 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $99 MSRP).
❌73.3% higher power demand at 130W vs 75W.

Radeon RX 560

2017

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 37.2 vs 0 G3D/$ ($99 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation (2023).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).
✅Less risky long-term buy than GeForce GTX 765M SLI: it remains the more sensible modern option while GeForce GTX 765M SLI is already obsolete for modern gaming.
✅Draws 75W instead of 130W, a 55W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.

GeForce GTX 765M SLI

2013

Radeon RX 560

2017

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 37.2 vs 0 G3D/$ ($99 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation (2023).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).
✅Less risky long-term buy than GeForce GTX 765M SLI: it remains the more sensible modern option while GeForce GTX 765M SLI is already obsolete for modern gaming.
✅Draws 75W instead of 130W, a 55W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation (2023).
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2013-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 37.2 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $99 MSRP).
❌73.3% higher power demand at 130W vs 75W.

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon RX 560 better than GeForce GTX 765M SLI?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 3,614 vs 3,682 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer Radeon RX 560 is the overall package: you are getting a newer generation, FSR upscaling + limited Frame Generation, plus much lower power draw (75W vs 130W).

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

Radeon RX 560 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2017 generation instead of 2013, more VRAM at 4 GB instead of 2 GB, better upscaling support with FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack and better frame-generation support with FSR Frame Generation (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, and a 14nm process instead of 28nm. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

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

Radeon RX 560 can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $99 MSRP. Radeon RX 560 is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. Radeon RX 560 is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $99 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 1.9% higher G3D Mark. Moving to $99 MSRP gets you newer hardware, lower power draw (75W vs 130W), and FSR upscaling + limited Frame Generation.

Is GeForce GTX 765M SLI still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GeForce GTX 765M SLI is still a strong gaming card in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. Price is really the swing factor here. If you find it at or below an unclear MSRP, it remains a very sensible buy. Radeon RX 560 is still the safer recommendation for most fresh builds because it offers a cleaner overall package with newer hardware and FSR upscaling + limited Frame Generation.

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 765M SLI Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 560 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 765M SLI	Radeon RX 560
1080p
low	47 FPS	41 FPS
medium	38 FPS	26 FPS
high	26 FPS	20 FPS
ultra	15 FPS	11 FPS
1440p
low	37 FPS	28 FPS
medium	27 FPS	17 FPS
high	17 FPS	10 FPS
ultra	9 FPS	5 FPS
4K
low	12 FPS	10 FPS
medium	10 FPS	7 FPS
high	6 FPS	4 FPS
ultra	6 FPS	3 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 765M SLI	Radeon RX 560
1080p
low	95 FPS	88 FPS
medium	66 FPS	58 FPS
high	47 FPS	43 FPS
ultra	31 FPS	25 FPS
1440p
low	52 FPS	42 FPS
medium	31 FPS	31 FPS
high	21 FPS	22 FPS
ultra	15 FPS	15 FPS
4K
low	18 FPS	11 FPS
medium	11 FPS	9 FPS
high	9 FPS	8 FPS
ultra	7 FPS	5 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 765M SLI	Radeon RX 560
1080p
low	163 FPS	166 FPS
medium	130 FPS	133 FPS
high	108 FPS	110 FPS
ultra	81 FPS	83 FPS
1440p
low	122 FPS	124 FPS
medium	98 FPS	99 FPS
high	81 FPS	83 FPS
ultra	61 FPS	62 FPS
4K
low	81 FPS	83 FPS
medium	65 FPS	66 FPS
high	54 FPS	55 FPS
ultra	41 FPS	41 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 765M SLI	Radeon RX 560
1080p
low	143 FPS	154 FPS
medium	113 FPS	119 FPS
high	79 FPS	97 FPS
ultra	50 FPS	81 FPS
1440p
low	83 FPS	110 FPS
medium	62 FPS	87 FPS
high	47 FPS	72 FPS
ultra	31 FPS	58 FPS
4K
low	44 FPS	62 FPS
medium	31 FPS	47 FPS
high	23 FPS	36 FPS
ultra	15 FPS	27 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 765M SLI and Radeon RX 560

GeForce GTX 765M SLI

The GeForce GTX 765M SLI is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 30 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,614 points.

Radeon RX 560

The Radeon RX 560 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 18 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1175 MHz to 1275 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,682 points. Launch price was $99.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 765M SLI scores 3,614 and the Radeon RX 560 reaches 3,682 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 765M SLI is built on Kepler while the Radeon RX 560 uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (GeForce GTX 765M SLI) vs 1,024 (Radeon RX 560).

Feature	GeForce GTX 765M SLI	Radeon RX 560
G3D Mark Score	3,614	3,682+2%
Architecture	Kepler	GCN 4.0
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	1536+50%	1024

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 560 is support for FSR Frame Generation. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce GTX 765M SLI lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce GTX 765M SLI gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon RX 560 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 765M SLI	Radeon RX 560
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 765M SLI comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 560 has 4 GB. The Radeon RX 560 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 765M SLI	Radeon RX 560
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	4 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 765M SLI draws 130W versus the Radeon RX 560's 75W — a 53.7% difference. The Radeon RX 560 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 765M SLI) vs 450W (Radeon RX 560). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs None.