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  • Avg. price: ~£55
  • VRAM: 4 GB
  • Memory bus width: 128 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 75 W

AMD Radeon RX 560X review. Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Graphics cards category and whether it is worth buying.

3.9

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the graphics card's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best graphics cards on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

3.9

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Poor
3.9

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of technical performance for products in the Graphics cards category across these key areas: Performance, Memory, Platform & Features, Connectivity & Media, Power & Cooling, Design.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

2.0

Performance

24.0%

1.9

Memory

12.0%

8.4

Power & Cooling

11.0%

7.4

Platform & Features

5.0%

8.9

Design

4.0%

6.9

Connectivity & Media

Poor
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User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

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User reviews

30.0%

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Popularity

  • 2.0
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

    1.1

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    2.3

    VRAM

    20.0%

    1.0

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 4.5
    Video editing

    Score components:

    35.0%

    7.0

    AV1 encode

    30.0%

    2.3

    VRAM

    20.0%

    1.1

    Floating-point performance

    15.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 2.0
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

    1.1

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    2.3

    VRAM

    10.0%

    1.0

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 1.8
    1440p

    Score components:

    50.0%

    1.1

    Floating-point performance

    30.0%

    2.3

    VRAM

    15.0%

    1.0

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 1.8
    4K

    Score components:

    40.0%

    1.1

    Floating-point performance

    35.0%

    2.3

    VRAM

    20.0%

    1.0

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

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Best prices in UK

    N/A~ £55

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Verdict

The AMD Radeon RX 560X is a mid-range graphics solution launched in 2018, primarily found in laptops like the Acer Nitro 5 as a refresh of the Polaris architecture. Built on a 14nm process, it features 1,024 shading units, 64 texture mapping units, and a 128-bit memory interface paired with 4GB of GDDR5 VRAM. It operates at a base clock of 1,175 MHz with a boost up to 1,275 MHz, delivering a floating-point performance of approximately 2.6 TFLOPS. Its main pros include efficient 1080p performance for eSports titles, low power consumption (75W TDP) often requiring no additional power connectors, and support for modern APIs like DirectX 12 and Vulkan. However, its cons include limited viability for modern AAA gaming at high settings, performance that is only marginally better than the standard RX 560, and its status as a legacy product with limited future driver support.

Technical Specifications of graphics card AMD Radeon RX 560X

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of technical performance for products in the Graphics cards category across these key areas: Performance, Memory, Platform & Features, Connectivity & Media, Power & Cooling, Design.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

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Performance

24.0%

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Memory

12.0%

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Power & Cooling

11.0%

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Platform & Features

5.0%

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Design

4.0%

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Connectivity & Media

3.9
AMD Radeon RX 560X has a technical score of 3.87 points, which is lower than that of 93.2% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the graphics card.
When it matters: When you prefer a graphics card that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
1.0
AMD Radeon RX 560X has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 57.7% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

3.9

Overall score

40.0%

10

Price

5.7
AMD Radeon RX 560X has a quality-to-price ratio of 5.7 points, which is lower than 91.9% of products in this category.
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Time Spy, a synthetic DirectX 12 test often used as a quick gaming-performance reference.
When it matters: When you need a fast rough performance sort before digging into game-specific reviews and frame-rate data.

Importance: LOW

1921 points
AMD Radeon RX 560X scores 1921 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is lower than 95.7% of graphics cards.
3DMark Port Royal score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Port Royal, a synthetic test focused on ray tracing performance.
When it matters: When ray tracing matters in the games you actually play and you want one quick way to separate stronger and weaker RT cards.

Importance: LOW

0 points
AMD Radeon RX 560X scores 0 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is lower than 83.2% of graphics cards and equal to 16.8% of graphics cards.
PassMark (G3D) result
What it is: Overall GPU performance score in PassMark G3D benchmark
When it matters: When you need one broad score to sort cards into rough performance tiers.

Importance: LOW

3,340 points
AMD Radeon RX 560X scores 3,340 points in PassMark G3D, which is lower than 96.4% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
What it is: PassMark score for DirectCompute performance tests
When it matters: When compute workloads matter alongside gaming performance.

Importance: LOW

4,350 points
AMD Radeon RX 560X scores 4,350 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is lower than 85.3% of graphics cards.
Floating-point performance
What it is: Theoretical floating-point compute performance of the GPU.
When it matters: When rendering, AI, or heavy compute work needs strong single-precision throughput.

Importance: LOW

2.61 TFLOPS
AMD Radeon RX 560X delivers 2.61 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is lower than that of 93.6% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.2% of graphics cards.
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VRAM
What it is: Total video memory available on the graphics card
When it matters: When you play at high settings, use texture mods, or work with large creative projects.

Importance: HIGH

4 GB
AMD Radeon RX 560X has 4 GB of VRAM, which is less than 88% of graphics cards and equal to 6% of graphics cards.
Memory type
What it is: Type of graphics memory used (GDDR6, HBM2e, etc.)
When it matters: When memory technology is part of the buying decision because it affects bandwidth class, power use, and product positioning.

Importance: LOW

GDDR5
GDDR version
What it is: Generation of GDDR memory used by the graphics card.
When it matters: When you want to separate older memory generations from newer ones before comparing bandwidth, power behavior, and market tier.

Importance: LOW

GDDR5
AMD Radeon RX 560X uses GDDR5 memory, which is older than on 85.9% of graphics cards and equal to 13.2% of graphics cards.
Memory bus width
What it is: Width of the memory interface bus in bits
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance at higher resolutions, heavier texture settings, or ray-traced workloads that stress memory traffic.

Importance: HIGH

128 bit
AMD Radeon RX 560X uses a 128 bit memory bus, which is narrower than that of 69.6% of graphics cards and equal to that of 26% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
What it is: Maximum data transfer rate between GPU and its memory
When it matters: When 4K gaming, ray tracing, or creator work can choke a slower memory subsystem.

Importance: HIGH

112 GB/s
AMD Radeon RX 560X reaches 112 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is lower than that of 94.7% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1.3% of graphics cards.
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PCI Express (PCIe) version
What it is: Version of PCI Express interface supported
When it matters: When you are pairing the card with an older motherboard and want to avoid leaving bandwidth or future compatibility on the table.

Importance: LOW

3.0
AMD Radeon RX 560X supports PCIe 3.0, which is older than on 77.7% of graphics cards and equal to 20.3% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
What it is: Number of PCI Express lanes used for communication
When it matters: When limited lane width could bottleneck the card in some systems.

Importance: LOW

x8
AMD Radeon RX 560X uses x8 PCIe lanes, which is fewer than 76.7% of graphics cards and equal to 22.2% of graphics cards.
DirectX version
What it is: Highest supported DirectX API version
When it matters: When you play newer Windows games that depend on the latest graphics features.

Importance: LOW

12
AMD Radeon RX 560X supports DirectX 12, which is older than on 81.8% of graphics cards and equal to 16.9% of graphics cards.
Vulkan version
What it is: Highest supported Vulkan API version
When it matters: When modern games, emulators, or creative apps lean on Vulkan support.

Importance: LOW

1.3
AMD Radeon RX 560X supports Vulkan 1.3, which is older than on 79.4% of graphics cards and equal to 15.7% of graphics cards.
OpenGL version
What it is: Highest supported OpenGL API version
When it matters: When older games or pro apps still depend on OpenGL compatibility.

Importance: LOW

4.6
AMD Radeon RX 560X supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 1.9% of graphics cards and equal to 98.1% of graphics cards.
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Max displays supported
What it is: Total number of external displays supported simultaneously
When it matters: When you run a multi-monitor desk for sim racing, trading, or editing.

Importance: LOW

4
AMD Radeon RX 560X supports up to 4 displays, which is more than 8.3% of graphics cards and equal to 88.9% of graphics cards.
Max digital resolution
What it is: Maximum supported digital display resolution
When it matters: When you plan to drive 4K or 8K panels at their native resolution.

Importance: LOW

5120x2880
AMD Radeon RX 560X supports a maximum digital resolution of 5120x2880, which is lower than that of 91.1% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1.3% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort outputs
What it is: Number of DisplayPort video outputs
When it matters: When your setup needs several high-refresh monitors without adapters.

Importance: LOW

1
AMD Radeon RX 560X offers 1 DisplayPort outputs, which is fewer than 88.7% of graphics cards and equal to 8.6% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort version
What it is: Version of DisplayPort standard supported
When it matters: When your monitor setup depends on newer DisplayPort features for higher refresh rates, higher resolution, or better cable flexibility.

Importance: LOW

1.4a
AMD Radeon RX 560X supports DisplayPort 1.4a, which is more advanced than on 19.5% of graphics cards and equal to 47.1% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort link rates
What it is: Supported data link rates for DisplayPort connections
When it matters: When you are pushing high resolution and refresh rate over DisplayPort.

Importance: LOW

5.4 Gbps
AMD Radeon RX 560X supports DisplayPort link rates up to 5.4 Gbps, which is slower than on 87.8% of graphics cards and equal to 6% of graphics cards.
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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
What it is: Typical power consumption under full load (TDP)
When it matters: When you need a realistic idea of power draw before choosing a PSU or case.

Importance: MEDIUM

75 W
AMD Radeon RX 560X has a TDP of 75 W, which is lower than that of 90.8% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2.7% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
What it is: Peak power draw of the graphics card under maximum load.
When it matters: When transient-heavy gaming loads could stress your power supply.

Importance: LOW

75 W
AMD Radeon RX 560X draws 75 W under peak load, which is lower than 91.9% of graphics cards and equal to 2.3% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
What it is: Recommended wattage of the system power supply
When it matters: When you are checking whether your current power supply is enough.

Importance: LOW

400 W
AMD Radeon RX 560X recommends a 400 W PSU, which is lower than that of 90.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2.6% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
What it is: Maximum configurable power limit for the GPU board
When it matters: When you care about how far the card can be pushed through tuning or factory power settings.

Importance: LOW

65 W
AMD Radeon RX 560X has a board power limit of 65 W, which is lower than that of 95.7% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.4% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
What it is: PCIe power delivery specification followed
When it matters: When you are checking whether the slot and external cables match the card's intended power-delivery standard.

Importance: LOW

65 W
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Size
What it is: Physical size of the GPU card
When it matters: When you need the card to fit a compact case without blocking nearby hardware.

Importance: LOW

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Length
What it is: Physical length of the GPU card
When it matters: When front radiators or drive cages leave only limited GPU clearance.

Importance: LOW

170 mm
AMD Radeon RX 560X is 170 mm long, which is shorter than 94.4% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.8% of graphics cards.
Height
What it is: Physical height of the GPU card
When it matters: When side panels, brackets, or tight case layouts reduce vertical clearance.

Importance: LOW

111 mm
AMD Radeon RX 560X is 111 mm tall, which is shorter than 83.5% of graphics cards and equal in height to 5.1% of graphics cards.
Slot width
What it is: Number of PCIe slots occupied by the card
When it matters: When you need room for another PCIe card or better airflow under the GPU.

Importance: LOW

2 slot/s
AMD Radeon RX 560X occupies 2 slot/s, which is slimmer than 53.4% of graphics cards and equal in width to 42.5% of graphics cards.
Weight
What it is: Total weight of the graphics card
When it matters: When sag, bracket support, or shipping stress matters in your build.

Importance: LOW

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AMD Radeon RX 560X vs the average graphics card

  • 65.1% lower TDP
    AMD Radeon RX 560X has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (75 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    What it is: Typical power consumption under full load (TDP)
    When it matters: When you need a realistic idea of power draw before choosing a PSU or case.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    AMD Radeon RX 560X has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (75 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.75 W vs 215 W
  • 38.5% lower PSU requirement
    AMD Radeon RX 560X has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (400 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
    What it is: Recommended wattage of the system power supply
    When it matters: When you are checking whether your current power supply is enough.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Radeon RX 560X has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (400 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.400 W vs 650 W
  • 115 mm shorter card length
    AMD Radeon RX 560X is shorter than the average graphics card (170 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.
    What it is: Physical length of the GPU card
    When it matters: When front radiators or drive cages leave only limited GPU clearance.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Radeon RX 560X is shorter than the average graphics card (170 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.170 mm vs 285 mm
  • 14 mm lower card height
    AMD Radeon RX 560X is shorter than the average graphics card (111 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
    What it is: Physical height of the GPU card
    When it matters: When side panels, brackets, or tight case layouts reduce vertical clearance.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Radeon RX 560X is shorter than the average graphics card (111 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.111 mm vs 125 mm
  • 71.1% lower board power limit
    AMD Radeon RX 560X has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (65 W vs 225 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 225 W.
    What it is: Maximum configurable power limit for the GPU board
    When it matters: When you care about how far the card can be pushed through tuning or factory power settings.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Radeon RX 560X has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (65 W vs 225 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 225 W.65 W vs 225 W
  • 0.5 slot/s slimmer design
    AMD Radeon RX 560X occupies fewer slots than the average graphics card (2 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
    What it is: Number of PCIe slots occupied by the card
    When it matters: When you need room for another PCIe card or better airflow under the GPU.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Radeon RX 560X occupies fewer slots than the average graphics card (2 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.2 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s
  • 2 more GPUs supported
    AMD Radeon RX 560X supports more GPUs in multi-GPU mode than the average graphics card (2 vs 0). The average graphics card supports 0 GPUs in multi-GPU mode.
    What it is: Maximum number of GPUs supported in a multi-GPU setup
    When it matters: When you are planning a rendering or compute setup with more than one card.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Radeon RX 560X supports more GPUs in multi-GPU mode than the average graphics card (2 vs 0). The average graphics card supports 0 GPUs in multi-GPU mode.2 vs 0
  • 9.64x cheaper
    AMD Radeon RX 560X is cheaper than the average graphics card (£55 vs £530).
    AMD Radeon RX 560X is cheaper than the average graphics card (£55 vs £530).£55 vs £530
  • Better FP64 ratio
    AMD Radeon RX 560X has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:16 vs 1:64).
  • 2 more GPUs supported
    AMD Radeon RX 560X supports more GPUs in multi-GPU mode than the average graphics card (2 vs 0). The average graphics card supports 0 GPUs in multi-GPU mode.
  • Supports multi-GPU linking
    AMD Radeon RX 560X supports multi-GPU linking, the average graphics card does not.
  • 58.3% smaller GPU die
    AMD Radeon RX 560X has a lower GPU die size than the average graphics card (123 mm² vs 295 mm²). The average graphics card has a GPU die size of 295 mm².
  • 1 more DVI outputs
    AMD Radeon RX 560X has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.
  • 65.1% lower TDP
    AMD Radeon RX 560X has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (75 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
  • 38.5% lower PSU requirement
    AMD Radeon RX 560X has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (400 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
  • 71.1% lower board power limit
    AMD Radeon RX 560X has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (65 W vs 225 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 225 W.
  • 65.9% lower peak power draw
    AMD Radeon RX 560X has a lower peak power draw than the average graphics card (75 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a peak power draw of 220 W.
  • 115 mm shorter card length
    AMD Radeon RX 560X is shorter than the average graphics card (170 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.
  • 14 mm lower card height
    AMD Radeon RX 560X is shorter than the average graphics card (111 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
  • 0.5 slot/s slimmer design
    AMD Radeon RX 560X occupies fewer slots than the average graphics card (2 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.

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Overall
Performance
Platform & Features
Connectivity & Media
Power & Cooling
Design
  • 49.1% lower boost clock speed
    AMD Radeon RX 560X has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,275 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
  • 40 fewer ray tracing cores
    AMD Radeon RX 560X has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (0 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
  • 24 fewer compute units
    AMD Radeon RX 560X has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (16 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
  • 38.8% lower base clock speed
    AMD Radeon RX 560X has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,175 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
  • 120 fewer TMUs
    AMD Radeon RX 560X has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (64 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
  • 78.6% lower texture rate
    AMD Radeon RX 560X has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (81.6 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.
  • 87.5% lower pixel rate
    AMD Radeon RX 560X has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (20.4 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 163.2 GPixel/s.
  • 48 fewer ROPs
    AMD Radeon RX 560X has fewer ROPs than the average graphics card (16 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
  • 144 fewer AI cores
    AMD Radeon RX 560X has fewer AI cores than the average graphics card (0 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
  • 88.5% lower FP32 performance
    AMD Radeon RX 560X has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (2.6 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.57 TFLOPS.
  • 85.3% lower PassMark score
    AMD Radeon RX 560X has a lower PassMark score than the average graphics card (3,340 points vs 22,653 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22,653 points.
  • 86.9% lower gaming score
    AMD Radeon RX 560X has a lower gaming score than the average graphics card (1921 points vs 14,678.5 points). The average graphics card has a gaming score of 14,678.5 points.
  • 88.6% lower compute throughput
    AMD Radeon RX 560X has a lower compute throughput than the average graphics card (2.6 TFLOPS vs 22.98 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has compute throughput of 22.98 TFLOPS.
  • 64% lower compute score
    AMD Radeon RX 560X has a lower compute score than the average graphics card (4,350 points vs 12,074 points). The average graphics card has a compute score of 12,074 points.
  • 91.2% lower FP16 performance
    AMD Radeon RX 560X has a lower FP16 performance than the average graphics card (2.6 TFLOPS vs 29.725 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP16 performance of 29.725 TFLOPS.
  • 66.7% lower FP64 performance
    AMD Radeon RX 560X has a lower FP64 performance than the average graphics card (0.2 TFLOPS vs 0.48 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP64 performance of 0.48 TFLOPS.
  • 3,328 fewer FP32 units
    AMD Radeon RX 560X has fewer FP32 units than the average graphics card (1,024 vs 4,352). The average graphics card has 4,352 FP32 units.
  • 128 bit narrower memory bus
    AMD Radeon RX 560X has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (128 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
  • 8 GB less VRAM
    AMD Radeon RX 560X has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (4 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
  • 75% lower memory bandwidth
    AMD Radeon RX 560X has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (112 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
  • 63.2% slower memory speed
    AMD Radeon RX 560X has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (7,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
  • 95.8% smaller L2 cache
    AMD Radeon RX 560X has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (1 MB vs 24 MB). The average graphics card has 24 MB L2 cache.
  • 87.5% smaller L1 cache
    AMD Radeon RX 560X has fewer L1 cache than the average graphics card (16 vs 128). The average graphics card has 128 L1 cache.
  • 2.8x larger process node
    AMD Radeon RX 560X has a higher process node than the average graphics card (14 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
  • No DLSS support
    AMD Radeon RX 560X does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
  • No ray tracing
    AMD Radeon RX 560X does not support ray tracing, the average graphics card does.
  • Fewer PCIe lanes
    AMD Radeon RX 560X has fewer PCIe lanes than the average graphics card (x8 vs x16). The average graphics card has x16 PCIe lanes.
  • Older PCIe version
    AMD Radeon RX 560X supports an older PCIe version than the average graphics card (3 vs 4.0).
  • 5 older
    AMD Radeon RX 560X was released earlier than the average graphics card (2018 vs 2023).
    April 2018
  • No mesh shaders
    AMD Radeon RX 560X does not support mesh shaders, the average graphics card does.
  • No DirectStorage support
    AMD Radeon RX 560X does not support DirectStorage, the average graphics card does.
  • Older encoder generation
    AMD Radeon RX 560X uses an older encoder generation than the average graphics card (3.4 vs 8). The average graphics card uses encoder generation 8.
  • Worse SAM support
    AMD Radeon RX 560X offers worse SAM support than the average graphics card (no vs yes).
  • Older Vulkan version
    AMD Radeon RX 560X supports an older Vulkan version than the average graphics card (1.3 vs 1.4).
  • Lower VRS tier
    AMD Radeon RX 560X supports a lower VRS tier than the average graphics card (Tier 1 vs Tier 2).
  • Older DirectX version
    AMD Radeon RX 560X supports an older DirectX version than the average graphics card (12 vs 12 Ultimate).
  • Older OpenCL version
    AMD Radeon RX 560X supports an older OpenCL version than the average graphics card (2.1 vs 3.0).
  • No sampler feedback
    AMD Radeon RX 560X does not support sampler feedback, the average graphics card does.
  • 86.9% fewer transistors
    AMD Radeon RX 560X has fewer transistors than the average graphics card (3,000 million vs 22,900 million). The average graphics card has 22,900 million transistors.
  • Older shader model
    AMD Radeon RX 560X supports an older shader model than the average graphics card (6.7 vs 6.8).
  • Older FSR version
    AMD Radeon RX 560X supports an older FSR version than the average graphics card (3 vs 3.1).
  • 2 fewer DisplayPort outputs
    AMD Radeon RX 560X has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 3). The average graphics card has 3 DisplayPort outputs.
  • No AV1 encoding
    AMD Radeon RX 560X does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
  • No AV1 decoding
    AMD Radeon RX 560X does not support AV1 decoding, the average graphics card does.
  • No DSC support
    AMD Radeon RX 560X does not support DSC, the average graphics card does.
  • Narrower encode codec support
    AMD Radeon RX 560X supports narrower hardware encode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9).
  • Narrower decode codec support
    AMD Radeon RX 560X supports narrower hardware decode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265/VP9/MPEG-2/VC-1 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9/MPEG-2/VC-1).
  • Older HDMI version
    AMD Radeon RX 560X supports an older HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.0b vs 2.1).
  • Older HDCP version
    AMD Radeon RX 560X supports an older HDCP version than the average graphics card (2.2 vs 2.3).
  • Not VR ready
    AMD Radeon RX 560X is not VR ready, while the average graphics card is.
  • 2 fewer monitors per output type
    AMD Radeon RX 560X supports fewer monitors per output type than the average graphics card (1 vs 3). The average graphics card supports 3 monitors per output type.
  • Lower display resolution
    AMD Radeon RX 560X supports a lower maximum digital resolution than the average graphics card (5120x2880 vs 7680x4320). The average graphics card supports a maximum digital resolution of 7680x4320.
  • 73% lower DisplayPort bandwidth
    AMD Radeon RX 560X has a lower DisplayPort bandwidth than the average graphics card (5.4 Gbps vs 20 Gbps). The average graphics card has DisplayPort bandwidth of 20 Gbps.
  • 1 fewer fans
    AMD Radeon RX 560X has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
  • No dual BIOS
    AMD Radeon RX 560X does not include dual BIOS, the average graphics card does.
  • No fan stop
    AMD Radeon RX 560X does not support fan stop, the average graphics card does.
  • 15 °C lower thermal ceiling
    AMD Radeon RX 560X has a lower thermal ceiling than the average graphics card (110 °C vs 95 °C). The average graphics card has a thermal ceiling of 95 °C.
  • 6.3 dB noisier under load
    AMD Radeon RX 560X has a higher load noise level than the average graphics card (41.7 dB vs 35.4 dB). The average graphics card has a load noise level of 35.4 dB.
  • No backplate
    AMD Radeon RX 560X does not include a backplate, the average graphics card does.
  • No RGB lighting
    AMD Radeon RX 560X does not include RGB lighting, the average graphics card does.
  • 49.1% lower boost clock speed
    AMD Radeon RX 560X has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,275 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
    What it is: Maximum boost frequency the GPU can reach under load
    When it matters: When you want a rough idea of peak advertised frequency, while knowing real sustained clocks still depend on cooling and power limits.

    Importance: HIGH

    AMD Radeon RX 560X has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,275 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.1275 MHz vs 2505 MHz
  • 128 bit narrower memory bus
    AMD Radeon RX 560X has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (128 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
    What it is: Width of the memory interface bus in bits
    When it matters: When you care about steadier performance at higher resolutions, heavier texture settings, or ray-traced workloads that stress memory traffic.

    Importance: HIGH

    AMD Radeon RX 560X has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (128 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.128 bit vs 256 bit
  • 8 GB less VRAM
    AMD Radeon RX 560X has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (4 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    What it is: Total video memory available on the graphics card
    When it matters: When you play at high settings, use texture mods, or work with large creative projects.

    Importance: HIGH

    AMD Radeon RX 560X has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (4 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.4 GB vs 12 GB
  • 40 fewer ray tracing cores
    AMD Radeon RX 560X has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (0 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
    What it is: Number of dedicated ray tracing processing cores or units
    When it matters: When you care about ray-traced lighting, reflections, and shadows in newer games.

    Importance: HIGH

    AMD Radeon RX 560X has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (0 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.0 vs 40
  • 24 fewer compute units
    AMD Radeon RX 560X has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (16 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    What it is: Total number of shader multiprocessors or compute units
    When it matters: When you want a better sense of the GPU's overall parallel hardware resources before relying on game benchmarks alone.

    Importance: HIGH

    AMD Radeon RX 560X has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (16 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.16 vs 40
  • 2.8x larger process node
    AMD Radeon RX 560X has a higher process node than the average graphics card (14 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
    What it is: Size of the manufacturing process in nanometers
    When it matters: When process node differences may affect power, heat, and overall efficiency.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    AMD Radeon RX 560X has a higher process node than the average graphics card (14 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.14 nm vs 5 nm
  • 120 fewer TMUs
    AMD Radeon RX 560X has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (64 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    What it is: Total count of texture mapping units on the GPU
    When it matters: When texture-heavy gaming performance matters and you want extra hardware context behind texture-rate claims.

    Importance: HIGH

    AMD Radeon RX 560X has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (64 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.64 vs 184
  • 38.8% lower base clock speed
    AMD Radeon RX 560X has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,175 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
    What it is: Base operating frequency of the GPU core under standard conditions
    When it matters: When you want to understand the card's guaranteed starting frequency instead of looking only at optimistic boost figures.

    Importance: HIGH

    AMD Radeon RX 560X has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,175 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.1175 MHz vs 1920 MHz
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What customers like about AMD Radeon RX 560X?

  • Good value for money in the budget gaming segment
  • Capable of running eSports titles (CS:GO, Dota 2, Overwatch) at high settings
  • Supports modern features like AMD FreeSync and the full AMD software suite for recording/streaming
  • Energy efficient with a relatively low TDP, helping laptops stay cooler during non-intensive tasks
  • Slightly better performance than the standard RX 560 due to optimized clock speeds

What customers dislike about AMD Radeon RX 560X?

  • Struggles with modern AAA titles, often requiring low-to-medium settings for playable framerates
  • Fans can become very loud (described by some as 'sounding like a jet engine') under heavy load to manage heat
  • AMD drivers have been reported by some users as less stable compared to NVIDIA's mobile equivalents
  • Lacks support for advanced modern technologies like hardware-accelerated ray tracing and DLSS
  • Performance is often outperformed by similarly priced Intel/NVIDIA laptop configurations

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