AMD Radeon Pro 5500M vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti Comparison

The AMD Radeon Pro 5500M and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti represent two distinct eras of GPU design, separated by nearly a decade of architectural evolution. The data shows a single direct benchmark comparison, yet the specifications and performance context reveal a decisive generational shift. The Pro 5500M, built on a 7 nm process, utterly outclasses the 40 nm Fermi-based GTX 560 Ti, which was already end-of-life when the Radeon launched in late 2019. This analysis uses only the provided benchmark scores and hardware facts to quantify that gap.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The only shared benchmark between the two GPUs is Geekbench OpenCL, and the result is a landslide. The AMD Radeon Pro 5500M scores 31,088 points, while the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti manages just 10,690 points. That translates to a delta of 190.8% in favor of the Radeon, meaning the Pro 5500M delivers nearly three times the raw compute performance in this workload. This is not a marginal victory; it is a complete overhaul of compute capability.

Looking at the broader benchmark context, the Pro 5500M’s average benchmark score across all tests is 11,528 points, placing it in the 51st percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA Tesla K20c (average score 11,479, delta 0.4%), the AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT (11,627, -0.8%), and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 (11,680, -1.3%). These deltas are all within 1.3% of the Pro 5500M’s average, indicating that the Radeon sits in a tightly contested performance band around its percentile mark. The GTX 560 Ti, however, has an average benchmark score of 10,690 and sits in the 49th percentile, with rivals like the AMD Radeon RX 6600S (10,629, 0.6%) and the NVIDIA Quadro K2200 (10,761, -0.7%) clustering similarly close.

The discrepancy in the head-to-head OpenCL test is far larger than the percentile gap suggests. The Pro 5500M’s OpenCL score of 31,088 is nearly three times its own average score, while the GTX 560 Ti’s OpenCL result of 10,690 matches its average exactly. This indicates that the Radeon’s architecture is disproportionately strong in compute-oriented APIs like OpenCL, whereas the older Fermi card shows no such specialization. In other synthetic tests, the Pro 5500M records a Passmark G3D score of 6,732 and a Passmark GPU Compute score of 3,240, but the GTX 560 Ti has no comparable data points in the FACT PACK, so no further direct comparison is possible.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU wins the only direct benchmark comparison?

A: The AMD Radeon Pro 5500M wins the Geekbench OpenCL test decisively, scoring 31,088 against the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti’s 10,690, a 190.8% advantage.

Q: How do their average benchmark scores compare?

A: The Pro 5500M has an average benchmark score of 11,528, while the GTX 560 Ti averages 10,690. This places them in the 51st and 49th percentiles of all GPUs, respectively.

Q: What are the nearest performance rivals for each card?

A: For the Pro 5500M, the closest rivals are the NVIDIA Tesla K20c (delta 0.4%), AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT (delta -0.8%), and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 (delta -1.3%). For the GTX 560 Ti, they are the AMD Radeon RX 6600S (delta 0.6%), NVIDIA Quadro K2200 (delta -0.7%), and AMD Radeon R9 M275X (delta 1%).

Q: Is the GTX 560 Ti competitive in any measured metric?

A: No. The data shows the GTX 560 Ti has zero wins in head-to-head benchmarks (winsB: 0), while the Pro 5500M has one win (winsA: 1). The GTX 560 Ti’s only benchmark score is its OpenCL result, which is far lower.

Q: What is the production status of both cards?

A: Both the AMD Radeon Pro 5500M and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti are marked as end-of-life in the FACT PACK.

Q: Which card has a launch MSRP?

A: Only the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti has a launch MSRP of 249 USD. The AMD Radeon Pro 5500M has no launch MSRP listed.

Architecture Differences

The two GPUs are built on fundamentally different architectures. The AMD Radeon Pro 5500M uses the Navi 14 chip with RDNA 1.0 architecture, fabricated on a 7 nm process at TSMC. This allows for 6,400 million transistors packed into a 158 mm² die, yielding a transistor density of 40.5 million per square millimeter. In contrast, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti uses the GF114 chip with Fermi 2.0 architecture, built on a 40 nm process, also at TSMC. It contains 1,950 million transistors on a much larger 332 mm² die, giving a density of just 5.9 million per square millimeter.

This manufacturing gap explains the massive differences in core resources. The Radeon Pro 5500M features 1,536 shading units, 96 texture mapping units (TMUs), and 32 raster operation units (ROPs). The GTX 560 Ti has only 384 shading units, 64 TMUs, and 32 ROPs. Despite having equal ROP counts, the Radeon’s pixel rate is 46.40 GPixel/s versus 13.17 GPixel/s for the GTX 560 Ti, and its texture rate is 139.2 GTexel/s versus 52.67 GTexel/s. The FP32 compute output is equally lopsided: 4.454 TFLOPS for the Radeon versus 1,263.4 GFLOPS for the NVIDIA card.

Memory architecture also diverges sharply. The Pro 5500M uses 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus, delivering 192.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GTX 560 Ti uses 1,024 MB of GDDR5 on a 256-bit bus, providing 128.3 GB/s. The Radeon’s memory runs at 1500 MHz (12 Gbps effective), while the GTX 560 Ti’s runs at 1002 MHz (4 Gbps effective). In terms of API support, the Radeon supports DirectX 12 (12_1), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, whereas the GTX 560 Ti supports DirectX 12 (11_0) and OpenGL 4.6 but has no Vulkan support listed.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Radeon Pro 5500M | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti |

|---|---|---|

| Process Node | 7 nm | 40 nm |

| Transistors | 6,400 million | 1,950 million |

| Die Size | 158 mm² | 332 mm² |

| Transistor Density | 40.5M / mm² | 5.9M / mm² |

| Memory Size | 8 GB | 1024 MB |

| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |

| Memory Bus Width | 128 bit | 256 bit |

| Memory Bandwidth | 192.0 GB/s | 128.3 GB/s |

| Memory Clock | 1500 MHz (12 Gbps effective) | 1002 MHz (4 Gbps effective) |

| Shading Units | 1536 | 384 |

| TMUs | 96 | 64 |

| ROPs | 32 | 32 |

| Pixel Rate | 46.40 GPixel/s | 13.17 GPixel/s |

| Texture Rate | 139.2 GTexel/s | 52.67 GTexel/s |

| FP32 Performance | 4.454 TFLOPS | 1,263.4 GFLOPS |

| FP16 Performance | 8.909 TFLOPS (2:1) | None |

| TDP | 85 W | 170 W |

| Power Connectors | None | 2x 6-pin |

| Suggested PSU | None | 450 W |

| Bus Interface | PCIe 4.0 x8 | PCIe 2.0 x16 |

| Slot Width | None | Dual-slot |

| Display Outputs | Portable Device Dependent | 2x DVI, 1x mini-HDMI 1.3a |

| Length | None | 229 mm (9 inches) |

| DirectX Support | 12 (12_1) | 12 (11_0) |

| Vulkan Support | 1.4 | None |

| Release Date | 2019-11-12 | 2011-01-24 |

| Predecessor | None | GeForce 400 |

| Successor | None | GeForce 600 |

The Verdict

The data is unambiguous: the AMD Radeon Pro 5500M is the superior GPU in every measurable category. In the sole direct comparison, it leads by 190.8% in Geekbench OpenCL, and its average benchmark score of 11,528 exceeds the GTX 560 Ti’s 10,690 by roughly 8%. The Radeon also wins the only head-to-head test, securing 1 win against 0 for the NVIDIA card. Anyone relying on compute performance, modern API support, or memory capacity should choose the Pro 5500M without hesitation.

However, the GTX 560 Ti is not without a niche. Its launch MSRP of 249 USD was set in 2011, and its 256-bit memory bus, while slower in bandwidth, was a hallmark of its era. For users constrained to legacy software that predates modern APIs or requiring specific Fermi-era driver behavior, the GTX 560 Ti remains a functional option, though its 1,024 MB memory and lack of Vulkan support severely limit its modern utility. Its dual-slot design and 2x 6-pin power connectors also indicate a desktop-oriented card, whereas the Pro 5500M is a mobile part with no power connectors, drawing just 85 W against the GTX 560 Ti’s 170 W.

The verdict from the benchmarks is clear: the Pro 5500M is the choice for anyone prioritizing performance, efficiency, and longevity. The GTX 560 Ti appeals only to those seeking a historical piece or running software that specifically requires its older architecture. Given that both are end-of-life, the Radeon Pro 5500M’s 51st percentile standing and its proximity to modern cards like the GTX 1660 make it the only rational pick from a pure performance standpoint. The GTX 560 Ti’s 49th percentile placement and its 190.8% deficit in the only shared test underscore that it is a relic, not a competitor.