AMD Radeon Pro 5300M vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Comparison

AMD Radeon Pro 5300M vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains a single direct head-to-head comparison between these two graphics cards, and the result is a decisive victory for the AMD Radeon Pro 5300M. In the Geekbench OpenCL test, the AMD card scores 29,252 points, while the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 manages 9,058 points. That is a 222.9% advantage for the AMD Radeon Pro 5300M, meaning it delivers well over three times the raw compute performance in this workload.

This is not a close contest by any measure. The AMD card outperforms the NVIDIA card by an enormous margin, and the gap is consistent with the generational and architectural differences between the two products. The GeForce GTX 560 is an older design with substantially lower throughput capabilities, and the benchmark data reflects that reality clearly.

Looking at the broader context from the database, the AMD Radeon Pro 5300M’s average benchmark score across all recorded tests is 10,013 points, placing it in the 48th percentile of all GPUs tracked. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560, by contrast, has an average benchmark score of 9,058 points and sits in the 45th percentile. While the percentile rankings are relatively close, the average scores still show a measurable gap, with the AMD part leading by roughly 10.5% in overall average performance.

The nearest rivals for the AMD Radeon Pro 5300M provide additional reference points. The NVIDIA Quadro K5100M scores 10,043 on average, which is 0.3% higher than the AMD card. The AMD Radeon R9 M375 scores 10,070, 0.6% higher. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 870M scores 9,959, 0.5% lower. The NVIDIA Quadro 6000 scores 9,846, 1.7% lower. So the AMD Radeon Pro 5300M sits in a tight cluster of mid-range mobile and workstation parts from its own era.

For the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560, the nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon 890M at 9,210 points, which is 1.7% higher, and the AMD Radeon 550X at 8,918 points, which is 1.6% lower. The NVIDIA TITAN V CEO Edition scores 9,037, 0.2% lower, and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 scores 9,022, 0.4% lower. This places the GTX 560 in a performance tier that is defined by older and lower-end parts, far removed from the modern mobile workstation GPU that the Radeon Pro 5300M represents.

Architecture Differences

The architectural gap between these two GPUs is substantial, and it explains the performance disparity seen in the benchmark data. The AMD Radeon Pro 5300M is built on the Navi 14 chip using the RDNA 1.0 architecture, fabricated on a 7 nm process at TSMC. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 uses the GF114 chip with the Fermi 2.0 architecture, manufactured on a 40 nm process, also at TSMC. The process node difference alone, 7 nm versus 40 nm, represents several generations of manufacturing advancement.

Transistor counts reinforce this generational divide. The AMD chip packs 6,400 million transistors into a die size of 158 mm², yielding a transistor density of 40.5 million per square millimeter. The NVIDIA chip contains 1,950 million transistors on a die that measures 332 mm², giving it a density of just 5.9 million per square millimeter. The AMD design achieves more than triple the transistor count on a die that is less than half the size, a direct consequence of the much smaller process node.

The memory subsystems also differ significantly. The AMD Radeon Pro 5300M comes with 4 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, running at 1500 MHz with 12 Gbps effective data rate, producing 192.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 has 1024 MB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus, running at 1000 MHz with 4 Gbps effective data rate, yielding 128.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The AMD card has more capacity and higher bandwidth despite a narrower bus, thanks to the faster memory technology.

Compute resources are heavily skewed toward the AMD part. The Radeon Pro 5300M has 1,280 shading units, 80 texture mapping units, and 32 ROPs. The GeForce GTX 560 has 336 shading units, 56 TMUs, and 32 ROPs. Pixel rate for the AMD card is 40.00 GPixel/s versus 11.34 GPixel/s for the NVIDIA card. Texture rate is 100.0 GTexel/s versus 45.36 GTexel/s. FP32 throughput is 3.200 TFLOPS for the AMD card versus 1,088.6 GFLOPS for the NVIDIA card. The AMD card also supports FP16 at 6.400 TFLOPS with a 2:1 ratio, a feature the NVIDIA card does not have.

Power and interface specifications tell the rest of the story. The AMD Radeon Pro 5300M has a TDP of 85 W and uses no external power connectors. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 has a TDP of 150 W and requires two 6-pin power connectors, with a suggested PSU of 450 W. The AMD card uses a PCIe 4.0 x8 interface, while the NVIDIA card uses PCIe 2.0 x16. The NVIDIA card is dual-slot with a length of 210 mm and outputs 2x DVI plus 1x mini-HDMI 1.3a. The AMD card’s display outputs are portable device dependent.

API support also differs. The AMD card supports DirectX 12 (12_1), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The NVIDIA card supports DirectX 12 (11_0) and OpenGL 4.6, but has no Vulkan support listed. This means the NVIDIA card is limited to older API feature levels, which further restricts its relevance in modern workloads.

Where Each One Wins

The data shows only one benchmark winner between these two cards, and that is the AMD Radeon Pro 5300M in Geekbench OpenCL. For any workload that relies on general-purpose GPU compute, OpenCL acceleration, or modern graphics APIs, the AMD card is the clear choice. The 222.9% lead in OpenCL means tasks like rendering, simulation, or compute-heavy processing will complete in a fraction of the time on the AMD card.

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 does not win any recorded head-to-head benchmark. Its only benchmark entry in the database is the same Geekbench OpenCL test, where it loses decisively. The GTX 560’s strengths, if any, would have to come from its era-specific compatibility or legacy software support, but the recorded data does not show any test where it outperforms the AMD Radeon Pro 5300M.

For gaming, the AMD card’s higher pixel rate, texture rate, and FP32 throughput suggest it will handle modern titles far better, particularly at higher resolutions and detail settings. The NVIDIA card’s 256-bit bus and GDDR5 memory were competitive in 2011, but the AMD card’s GDDR6 with higher bandwidth and more capacity makes it superior for today’s texture-heavy workloads.

For professional or workstation use, the AMD Radeon Pro 5300M is the only one of the two with a modern feature set. Its support for Vulkan 1.4 and DirectX 12 (12_1) means it can run current software stacks without compatibility issues. The NVIDIA card, with DirectX 12 (11_0) and no Vulkan, is effectively locked to older applications.

FAQ

Q: How much faster is the AMD Radeon Pro 5300M in OpenCL?

A: The AMD Radeon Pro 5300M scores 29,252 in Geekbench OpenCL, while the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 scores 9,058. That is a 222.9% advantage for the AMD card.

Q: What is the average benchmark score difference between the two cards?

A: The AMD Radeon Pro 5300M has an average benchmark score of 10,013 across all recorded tests, while the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 has an average score of 9,058. The AMD card leads by about 10.5%.

Q: Which card has more memory and bandwidth?

A: The AMD Radeon Pro 5300M has 4 GB of GDDR6 memory with 192.0 GB/s bandwidth. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 has 1024 MB of GDDR5 memory with 128.0 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: What are the process nodes for each GPU?

A: The AMD Radeon Pro 5300M is built on a 7 nm process, while the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 uses a 40 nm process. Both are fabricated by TSMC.

Q: Does the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 support Vulkan?

A: No, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 has no Vulkan support listed in the database. The AMD Radeon Pro 5300M supports Vulkan 1.4.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two cards?

A: The AMD Radeon Pro 5300M has a TDP of 85 W and requires no external power connectors. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 has a TDP of 150 W and requires two 6-pin power connectors with a suggested PSU of 450 W.

Specification Differences

The two cards differ in nearly every major specification category. The AMD Radeon Pro 5300M uses the Navi 14 chip with RDNA 1.0 architecture, while the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 uses the GF114 chip with Fermi 2.0 architecture. The process node is 7 nm for AMD versus 40 nm for NVIDIA. Transistor count is 6,400 million versus 1,950 million. Die size is 158 mm² versus 332 mm². Transistor density is 40.5M per mm² versus 5.9M per mm².

Memory capacity is 4 GB GDDR6 versus 1024 MB GDDR5. Bus width is 128-bit versus 256-bit. Memory clock is 1500 MHz with 12 Gbps effective versus 1000 MHz with 4 Gbps effective. Bandwidth is 192.0 GB/s versus 128.0 GB/s. Shading units are 1,280 versus 336. TMUs are 80 versus 56. ROPs are 32 for both, but pixel rate is 40.00 GPixel/s versus 11.34 GPixel/s. Texture rate is 100.0 GTexel/s versus 45.36 GTexel/s. FP32 is 3.200 TFLOPS versus 1,088.6 GFLOPS. FP16 is 6.400 TFLOPS on AMD, not available on NVIDIA.

TDP is 85 W versus 150 W. Power connectors are none versus 2x 6-pin. Suggested PSU is not listed for AMD versus 450 W for NVIDIA. Bus interface is PCIe 4.0 x8 versus PCIe 2.0 x16. Display outputs are portable device dependent versus 2x DVI and 1x mini-HDMI 1.3a. DirectX support is 12 (12_1) versus 12 (11_0). Vulkan support is 1.4 versus none. The NVIDIA card is dual-slot with a 210 mm length, while the AMD card has no dimensions listed. The NVIDIA card has a launch MSRP of 199 USD.

The Verdict

The benchmark data is unambiguous. The AMD Radeon Pro 5300M is the superior GPU by every measurable metric in this comparison. It wins the only head-to-head benchmark, it has a higher average score, and it leads in raw compute, memory bandwidth, feature support, and power efficiency. Anyone choosing between these two for a modern workload should pick the AMD Radeon Pro 5300M without hesitation.

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 is an end-of-life product from 2011 with a 40 nm process, no Vulkan support, and a fraction of the AMD card’s compute resources. Its only advantage is its legacy status as a GeForce 500-series part, which may matter for vintage system builds or software that specifically requires Fermi-era hardware. The database shows no test where it beats the AMD card.

For users who need a capable mobile GPU for compute, rendering, or modern gaming, the AMD Radeon Pro 5300M is the clear choice. For collectors or those maintaining period-correct systems from the early 2010s, the GeForce GTX 560 has historical relevance, but its performance is simply not competitive. The recorded data places the AMD card in the 48th percentile of all GPUs, while the NVIDIA card sits at the 45th percentile, and that gap is even larger in the specific OpenCL test where both were measured. The verdict is straightforward: the AMD Radeon Pro 5300M wins decisively.