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  • Avg. price: ~£200
  • VRAM: 1 GB
  • Memory bus width: 256 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 170 W

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti review. Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among graphics cards and if it is worth buying.

4.0

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%

3.5

Technical Score

10.0%

8.2

User score

Poor
3.5

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the graphics card's technical performance, covering key areas such as gaming and rendering performance, ray tracing, memory configuration, power efficiency, cooling, connectivity, features, and build quality.

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

Score components:

44.0%

1.9

Performance

24.0%

3.1

Memory

12.0%

6.4

Power & Cooling

11.0%

5.0

Platform & Features

5.0%

8.4

Design

4.0%

4.9

Connectivity & Media

Poor
8.2

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%

8.3

User reviews

30.0%

8.0

Popularity

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  • 2.8
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

    1.0

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    1.0

    VRAM

    20.0%

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    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    5.2

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 3.7
    Video editing

    Score components:

    35.0%

    7.0

    AV1 encode

    30.0%

    1.0

    VRAM

    20.0%

    1.0

    Floating-point performance

    15.0%

    5.2

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 2.1
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

    1.0

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    1.0

    VRAM

    10.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    5.2

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 2.3
    1440p

    Score components:

    50.0%

    1.0

    Floating-point performance

    30.0%

    1.0

    VRAM

    15.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    5.2

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 2.6
    4K

    Score components:

    40.0%

    1.0

    Floating-point performance

    35.0%

    1.0

    VRAM

    20.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    5.2

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

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Verdict

The Nvidia GeForce GTX 560 Ti, launched in early 2011, is a mid-range graphics card based on the 40nm Fermi 2.0 (GF114) architecture featuring 384 CUDA cores, 64 texture units, and 32 ROPs. It typically includes 1GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit interface, delivering a bandwidth of 128.3 GB/s with a stock core clock of 822 MHz and a memory clock of 1002 MHz. Main pros include its excellent price-to-performance ratio for its era, high overclocking headroom, and strong DirectX 11 tessellation performance that handled 1080p gaming reliably at launch. However, it suffers from significant power consumption with a 170W TDP requiring two 6-pin connectors, limited driver support in modern years, and a relatively small 1GB VRAM buffer that struggles with contemporary high-resolution textures.

Technical Specifications of NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the graphics card's technical performance, covering key areas such as gaming and rendering performance, ray tracing, memory configuration, power efficiency, cooling, connectivity, features, and build quality.

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

Score components:

44.0%

1.9

Performance

24.0%

3.1

Memory

12.0%

6.4

Power & Cooling

11.0%

5.0

Platform & Features

5.0%

8.4

Design

4.0%

4.9

Connectivity & Media

3.5
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti has a technical score of 3.51 points, which is lower than that of 93.5% 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%

8.3

User reviews

30.0%

8.0

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8.2
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti has a user score of 8.24 points, which is higher than that of 68% of products in this category.
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.
8.0
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti has a popularity of 8 points, which is higher than 72.4% 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%

4.0

Overall score

40.0%

9.5

Price

5.6
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti has a quality-to-price ratio of 5.6 points, which is lower than 89.4% 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

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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

N/A
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

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PassMark (DirectCompute) result
What it is: PassMark score for DirectCompute performance tests
When it matters: When compute workloads matter alongside gaming performance.

Importance: LOW

1,406 points
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti scores 1406 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is lower than 82.8% 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

1.26 TFLOPS
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti delivers 1.26 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is lower than that of 98% 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

1 GB
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti has 1 GB of VRAM, which is less than 98.5% of graphics cards and equal to 1.5% 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
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti uses GDDR5 memory, which is older than on 85% 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

256 bit
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti uses a 256 bit memory bus, which is wider than that of 49.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 36.1% 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

128.3 GB/s
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti reaches 128.3 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is lower than that of 92.4% 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

2.0
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti supports PCIe 2.0, which is older than on 98.4% of graphics cards and equal to 1.3% 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

x16
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti uses x16 PCIe lanes, which is more than 31.5% of graphics cards and equal to 68.6% 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

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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

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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
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 4.8% of graphics cards and equal to 95.2% 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

2
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti supports up to 2 displays, which is fewer than 98.1% of graphics cards and equal to 1.9% 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

2560x1600
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti supports a maximum digital resolution of 2560x1600, which is lower than that of 59.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1.1% 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

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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

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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

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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

170 W
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti has a TDP of 170 W, which is lower than that of 63.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1.9% 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

170 W
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti draws 170 W under peak load, which is lower than 64.7% of graphics cards and equal to 1.8% 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

500 W
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti recommends a 500 W PSU, which is lower than that of 76.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 9.6% 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

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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

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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

229 mm
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti is 229 mm long, which is shorter than 81.6% 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
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti is 111 mm tall, which is shorter than 89.6% of graphics cards and equal in height to 5.6% 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
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti occupies 2 slot/s, which is slimmer than 49.2% of graphics cards and equal in width to 47.3% 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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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti vs the average graphics card

  • 16x larger L2 cache
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti has more L2 cache than the average graphics card (512 MB vs 32 MB). The average graphics card has 32 MB L2 cache.
    What it is: Total size of the GPU’s L2 cache memory
    When it matters: When cache size can help the GPU feed data faster in demanding scenes.

    Importance: LOW

    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti has more L2 cache than the average graphics card (512 MB vs 32 MB). The average graphics card has 32 MB L2 cache.512 MB vs 32 MB
  • 23.1% lower PSU requirement
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (500 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

    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (500 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.500 W vs 650 W
  • 16 mm lower card height
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti is shorter than the average graphics card (111 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 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

    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti is shorter than the average graphics card (111 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.111 mm vs 127 mm
  • 56.37 mm shorter card length
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti is shorter than the average graphics card (229 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 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

    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti is shorter than the average graphics card (229 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.229 mm vs 285.37 mm
  • 2 more DVI outputs
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (2 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.
    What it is: Number of DVI display outputs available
    When it matters: When you still use an older monitor that depends on DVI.

    Importance: LOW

    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (2 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.2 vs 0
  • 20.9% lower TDP
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (170 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

    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (170 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.170 W vs 215 W
  • Better FP64 ratio
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:12 vs 1:64).
    What it is: Ratio of double-precision (FP64) to single-precision (FP32) performance
    When it matters: When you need to know whether FP64 is merely present or genuinely useful.

    Importance: LOW

    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:12 vs 1:64).1:12 vs 1:64
  • 2.65x cheaper
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti is cheaper than the average graphics card (£200 vs £530).
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti is cheaper than the average graphics card (£200 vs £530).£200 vs £530
  • Better FP64 ratio
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:12 vs 1:64).
  • 16x larger L2 cache
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti has more L2 cache than the average graphics card (512 MB vs 32 MB). The average graphics card has 32 MB L2 cache.
  • Supports multi-GPU linking
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti supports multi-GPU linking, the average graphics card does not.
  • 2 more DVI outputs
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (2 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.
  • 23.1% lower PSU requirement
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (500 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
  • 20.9% lower TDP
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (170 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
  • 7 °C lower idle temperature
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti has a lower idle temperature than the average graphics card (31 °C vs 38 °C). The average graphics card has an idle temperature of 38 °C.
  • 16 mm lower card height
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti is shorter than the average graphics card (111 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.
  • 56.37 mm shorter card length
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti is shorter than the average graphics card (229 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.

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Memory
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Design
  • 32 fewer compute units
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (8 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
  • 57.1% lower base clock speed
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (823 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.
  • 120 fewer TMUs
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (64 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
  • 86% lower texture rate
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (52.7 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
  • 32 fewer ROPs
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti has fewer ROPs than the average graphics card (32 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
  • 94.5% lower compute throughput
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti has a lower compute throughput than the average graphics card (1.3 TFLOPS vs 23.105 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has compute throughput of 23.105 TFLOPS.
  • 3,968 fewer FP32 units
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti has fewer FP32 units than the average graphics card (384 vs 4,352). The average graphics card has 4,352 FP32 units.
  • 70.4% lower compute score
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti has a lower compute score than the average graphics card (1,406 points vs 4,745 points). The average graphics card has a compute score of 4,745 points.
  • 11 GB less VRAM
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (1 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
  • 78.9% slower memory speed
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (4,008 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
  • 71.4% lower memory bandwidth
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (128.3 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
  • 42.7% slower VRAM clock
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti has a lower VRAM clock than the average graphics card (1,002 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
  • 50% smaller L1 cache
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti has fewer L1 cache than the average graphics card (64 vs 128). The average graphics card has 128 L1 cache.
  • 8x larger process node
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti has a higher process node than the average graphics card (40 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
  • No ray tracing
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti does not support ray tracing, the average graphics card does.
  • Older PCIe version
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti supports an older PCIe version than the average graphics card (2 vs 4.0).
  • No FSR support
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti does not support FSR, the average graphics card does.
  • 12 older
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti was released earlier than the average graphics card (2,011 vs 2,023).
  • No XeSS support
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti does not support XeSS, the average graphics card does.
  • No mesh shaders
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti does not support mesh shaders, the average graphics card does.
  • No DirectStorage support
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti does not support DirectStorage, the average graphics card does.
  • Older OpenCL version
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti supports an older OpenCL version than the average graphics card (1.1 vs 3.0).
  • Older shader model
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti supports an older shader model than the average graphics card (5.1 vs 6.8).
  • No sampler feedback
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti does not support sampler feedback, the average graphics card does.
  • 91.1% fewer transistors
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti has fewer transistors than the average graphics card (1,950 million vs 21,900 million). The average graphics card has 21,900 million transistors.
  • No AV1 encoding
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
  • 2 fewer displays supported
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti supports fewer displays than the average graphics card (2 vs 4). The average graphics card supports 4 displays.
  • No AV1 decoding
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti does not support AV1 decoding, the average graphics card does.
  • No DSC support
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti does not support DSC, the average graphics card does.
  • Older HDMI version
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti supports an older HDMI version than the average graphics card (1.4a vs 2.1).
  • 2 fewer monitors per output type
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti supports fewer monitors per output type than the average graphics card (2 vs 4). The average graphics card supports 4 monitors per output type.
  • Not VR ready
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti is not VR ready, while the average graphics card is.
  • Lower display resolution
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti supports a lower maximum digital resolution than the average graphics card (2560x1600 vs 7680x4320). The average graphics card supports a maximum digital resolution of 7680x4320.
  • 2 fewer fans
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti has fewer fans than the average graphics card (1 vs 3).
  • 37 dB noisier at idle
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti has a higher idle noise level than the average graphics card (37 dB vs 0 dB). The average graphics card has an idle noise level of 0 dB.
  • 5 °C lower thermal ceiling
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti has a lower thermal ceiling than the average graphics card (98 °C vs 93 °C). The average graphics card has a thermal ceiling of 93 °C.
  • No backplate
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti does not include a backplate, the average graphics card does.
  • 8x larger process node
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti has a higher process node than the average graphics card (40 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

    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti has a higher process node than the average graphics card (40 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.40 nm vs 5 nm
  • 32 fewer compute units
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (8 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

    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (8 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.8 vs 40
  • 11 GB less VRAM
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (1 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

    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (1 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.1 GB vs 12 GB
  • 2 fewer fans
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti has fewer fans than the average graphics card (1 vs 3).
    What it is: Total number of cooling fans
    When it matters: When you compare cooler designs and want one more clue about thermal potential.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti has fewer fans than the average graphics card (1 vs 3).1 vs 3
  • 57.1% lower base clock speed
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (823 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 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

    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (823 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.823 MHz vs 1920 MHz
  • 120 fewer TMUs
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti 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

    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (64 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.64 vs 184
  • 86% lower texture rate
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (52.7 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
    What it is: Number of textured pixels the GPU can process per second
    When it matters: When fast texture handling matters in high-refresh gaming workloads.

    Importance: HIGH

    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (52.7 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.52.67 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s
  • 78.9% slower memory speed
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (4,008 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
    What it is: Effective memory data rate combining clock and bus width
    When it matters: When you compare how quickly each card can push data through its memory subsystem.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (4,008 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.4008 MHz vs 19000 MHz
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What customers like about NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti?

  • Excellent value for price-to-performance at launch
  • High overclocking potential, with some users reaching over 1GHz
  • Generally quiet and cool operation compared to competitors like the Radeon HD 6950
  • Competitive performance in 1080p gaming for its era
  • Compact physical size (approx. 230mm) allows it to fit in most cases
  • Good SLI scaling for users looking for a multi-GPU upgrade path

What customers dislike about NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti?

  • High power consumption under load, requiring a 500W+ power supply
  • Limited 1GB VRAM can bottleneck performance in higher resolutions or memory-intensive games
  • No longer supports modern drivers (limited to version 391.35 from 2018)
  • Limited DirectX 12 support (feature level 11_0 only), causing issues with modern titles
  • Requires two 6-pin power connectors, which may be a hurdle for older power supplies
  • Dual-slot design can block adjacent expansion slots on smaller motherboards

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tomshardware.com
21/02/2011
Five Overclocked GeForce GTX 560 Ti Cards, Compared | Tom's Hardware TechPowerUp

The Gigabyte GTX 560 Ti SOC (Super Overclocked) edition stands out for its extreme factory overclock, pushing the GPU core clock nearly 22% past Nvidia's standard reference frequency. It features a uniquely stylized, decorative cooling shroud utilizing a canted-fan design with four heat pipes. This hardware layout is intentionally engineered to optimize airflow, widening the...Read more

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techpowerup.com
25/01/2011
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti SLI Review - Conclusion | TechPowerUp

The TechPowerUp review concludes that an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti SLI configuration offers enthusiast-level, high-resolution performance, outperforming a single GTX 580 and the AMD Radeon HD 5970. It is highlighted as a compelling, cost-effective, and upgradeable solution for high-fidelity gaming. While offering excellent performance, the setup lacks 3-way or 4-way SLI, limiting...Read more

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tomshardware.com
25/01/2011
Nvidia GeForce GTX 560 Ti Review: GF114 Rises, GF100... | Tom's Hardware

GeForce GTX 560 Ti Review Summary The Nvidia GeForce GTX 560 Ti introduces the GF114 graphics processor, which serves as a highly optimized, fully enabled successor to the GF104 architecture found in the older GTX 460. Manufactured on a 40 nm process, this mid-range card features 384 CUDA cores, 56 texture units, and a 256-bit memory bus. Architecturally, the chip functions...Read more

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guru3d.com
24/01/2011
GeForce GTX 560 Ti review - Guru3D

The Guru3D GeForce GTX 560 Ti review highlights the January 2011 launch of NVIDIA's mid-range graphics card. Built on the refined 40nm GF114 silicon architecture, the GPU addresses previous generation shortcomings by fully enabling all 384 shader processors and boasting a core clock speed of 822 MHz paired with a 256-bit GDDR5 memory interface. Positioned directly against AMD's...Read more

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techpowerup.com
03/03/2011
MSI GeForce GTX 560 Ti Twin Frozr II 1 GB Review

The TechPowerUp review of the MSI GeForce GTX 560 Ti Twin Frozr II highlights an exceptional 40 nm GF114 implementation featuring a 6% factory overclock, superior Military Class II components, and a highly efficient, quiet Twin Frozr II cooler. It offers excellent overclocking headroom, full HDMI 1.4a support, and competitive pricing, though it is limited to two simultaneous display...Read more

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alphr.com
25/01/2011
Nvidia GeForce GTX 560 Ti review

The Nvidia GeForce GTX 560 Ti is a highly capable mid-range graphics card priced at £199 (or £166 excluding VAT) that delivers impressive price-to-performance utility. Built on the optimized GF114 core architecture featuring 1GB of GDDR5 memory, it bridges the gap between premium and mainstream gaming. In benchmarks, it exhibits excellent stock performance, achieving a smooth 40fps...Read more

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techspot.com
25/01/2011
Nvidia GeForce GTX 560 Ti Review - TechSpot

The TechSpot review identifies the $250 Nvidia GeForce GTX 560 Ti as a highly competitive mainstream GPU, offering strong 1080p performance and significant overclocking potential, with capabilities often surpassing the GTX 460 and matching higher-tier cards. While praised for its performance, key drawbacks include high power consumption compared to competitors and inconsistent...Read more

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techpowerup.com
25/01/2011
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti 1 GB Review | TechPowerUp

The TechPowerUp review identifies the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti as a significant mid-range contender, offering strong 1080p gaming performance at a $249 price point. Key advantages include the efficient 40nm GF114 architecture, excellent overclocking headroom, and a quiet, effective reference cooler. However, the card is limited to two simultaneous display outputs, trailing...Read more

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uk.pcmag.com
13/02/2012
nVidia GeForce GTX 560 Ti - Review 2012 - PCMag UK

The Nvidia GeForce GTX 560 Ti is a capable graphics card designed to secure Nvidia's foothold in the sub-$250 market, though it functions more as a minor architectural update to previous hardware rather than a total redesign. Built with an updated GF114 GPU featuring 384 CUDA cores and 1GB of GDDR5 memory, it targets users looking to upgrade from setups that are several years old....Read more

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techgage.com
26/01/2011
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti – Titanium is Back - Techgage

The Techgage review of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti, based on the GF114 architecture with 384 CUDA cores and 1GB of GDDR5, highlights the card as a strong contender in the mid-range market, offering excellent gaming performance in titles like Metro 2033. Key pros include exceptional idle temperatures, significant overclocking headroom, and a compact design ideal for versatile...Read more

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computerbase.de
25/01/2011
GeForce GTX 560 Ti im Test: Nvidia-Karte mit guter Leistung und hohem Preis

The ComputerBase review highlights the Nvidia GeForce GTX 560 Ti as a highly capable successor to the popular GTX 460. Built on the refined GF114 architecture in its full configuration with no disabled processing units, the card targets the competitive performance-segment sweet spot. It delivers excellent multi-feature performance, particularly across DirectX 9, 10, and 11 gaming...Read more

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hardware.fr
25/01/2011
GeForce GTX 560 Ti contre Radeon HD 6950 1 Go

This 2011 hardware review details a fierce mid-range graphics card battle between the Nvidia GeForce GTX 560 Ti and the AMD Radeon HD 6950 1 GB, both launched around the €200–€250 price bracket. Performance-wise, the two cards end up in a virtual tie overall at 1920x1200 resolution. However, the Radeon HD 6950 1 GB pulls ahead slightly by 4% to 5% once anti-aliasing (AA) is enabled,...Read more

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tomshardware.fr
17/05/2011
GeForce GTX 560Go to product viewer dialogue for this item. : plus intéressante que la Ti ? (inclut le benchmark de la version Ti pour comparaison)

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 is a mid-range graphics card designed to counter AMD’s Radeon HD 6870, essentially acting as an upgraded GeForce GTX 460 1GB by utilizing the same 336 shader cores but pushing higher clock speeds (810 MHz core / 1002 MHz memory). Performance testing shows that the standard card achieves its goal, performing almost identically to the HD 6870 on average...Read more

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01net.com
18/08/2011
Test : Une carte GTX 560 Ti surcadencée d'un bon rapport qualité/prix

The PNY GeForce GTX 560 Ti 1 GB XLR8 OC² is a mid-range graphics card featuring an overclocked factory design that runs at a 900 MHz GPU base frequency and 2,106 MHz GDDR5 memory frequency. The main pros highlighted in the review include honorable performance gains in Full HD gaming across multiple DirectX versions, generating an extra 5 to 18 frames per second in DirectX 9 titles...Read more

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comptoir-hardware.com
01/02/2011
Test • nVIDIA GeFORCE GTX 560 Ti

The review evaluates the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti, which marks the debut of the fully functional GF114 GPU built on the Fermi architecture, succeeding the popular GTX 460’s GF104 core. Designed to counter AMD’s Radeon HD 6800 series, this graphics card distinguishes itself by unlocking all available processing units on the chip while delivering notably higher clock frequencies out...Read more

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madboxpc.com
18/11/2011
Review MSI GeForce GTX 560 Ti HawkGo to product viewer dialogue for this item. [mas bonus con SLI!]

The MSI GeForce GTX 560 Ti HAWK is a heavily customized card featuring an 8 phase power design, factory-overclocked speeds of 950 MHz, and the Twin Frozr III cooling system. It offers excellent cooling, high overclocking headroom above 1 GHz, and impressive SLI scaling, though performance is hampered by a limited 1GB framebuffer, higher power consumption, and noticeable fan noise...Read more

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hwupgrade.it
25/01/2011
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti: spazio a GF114 - Hardware Upgrade

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti introduces the GF114 GPU, representing a major redesign over the older GTX 460 to achieve higher performance and stability. Built on a standard 9-inch (22.8 cm) PCB, the card features a substantial dual-slot cooling system equipped with three heat pipes and a large central fan that covers the entire surface to dissipate heat from the GPU, memory...Read more

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