AMD Radeon Pro 560 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Comparison

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 and the AMD Radeon Pro 560 occupy opposite ends of the GPU spectrum, and the benchmark data reflects a chasm in performance. The RTX 2070, a desktop Turing part, delivers an average benchmark score of 18,789, while the Radeon Pro 560, a mobile integrated part for Macs, scores 17,551. This 1,238-point gap places the two cards in different performance percentiles (63rd vs 61st), yet their shared end-of-life status makes them both legacy options. The data shows a clear hierarchy, but the reasons behind it and the specific workloads where each card might still find relevance require a closer look at the numbers.

Where Each One Wins

The RTX 2070 wins every single head-to-head benchmark in the data set, taking both tests decisively. In Geekbench OpenCL, the NVIDIA card scores 79,966 against the AMD's 15,504, a delta of 415.8%. In Geekbench Vulkan, the gap is similarly stark: 82,521 versus 16,232, a 408.4% advantage. These are not marginal victories; they represent a performance tier difference of roughly fivefold in compute-oriented workloads.

The Radeon Pro 560 has no benchmark wins in the comparison, but its sole unique test — Geekbench Metal — yields a score of 20,918. This is a data point the RTX 2070 cannot contest, as the NVIDIA card has no Metal benchmark listed. For macOS-specific applications that rely on Metal, the Pro 560 is the only option with a measured result, though its raw score is far below the RTX 2070's other compute figures. The 560's wins, if any, would be limited to scenarios where its integrated nature and low power draw are more important than raw throughput.

The RTX 2070 also holds the edge in API support, listing DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The Radeon Pro 560 lists DirectX 12 (12_0), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.3. This means the NVIDIA card is prepared for the latest graphics feature levels, while the AMD card is one step behind in both DirectX and Vulkan versions.

Architecture Differences

The two GPUs come from fundamentally different design philosophies and process nodes. The RTX 2070 uses the TU106 chip built on TSMC's 12 nm process, packing 10,800 million transistors into a 445 mm² die. The Radeon Pro 560 uses the Polaris 21 chip on GlobalFoundries' 14 nm process, with 3,000 million transistors on a 123 mm² die. Despite the node difference, transistor density is nearly identical: 24.3M per mm² for the RTX 2070 and 24.4M per mm² for the 560. The NVIDIA chip is simply much larger.

The RTX 2070 carries 2,304 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, and 64 ROPs. It also features 36 RT cores and 288 tensor cores, dedicated hardware for ray tracing and AI workloads that the Radeon Pro 560 completely lacks. The AMD card has 1,024 shading units, 64 TMUs, and just 16 ROPs. These differences translate directly into pixel and texture rates: the RTX 2070 hits 103.7 GPixel/s and 233.3 GTexel/s, while the 560 manages 14.51 GPixel/s and 58.05 GTexel/s.

Memory architecture is another major divider. The RTX 2070 uses 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus, yielding 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The Radeon Pro 560 uses 4 GB of GDDR5 on a 128-bit bus, delivering just 81.28 GB/s. The NVIDIA card's memory clock is listed at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective), while the AMD card runs at 1270 MHz (5.1 Gbps effective). The RTX 2070 also supports FP16 at a 2:1 ratio (14.93 TFLOPS) versus the 560's 1:1 ratio (1.858 TFLOPS), a feature that accelerates certain compute tasks.

Power and physical design differ sharply as well. The RTX 2070 is a dual-slot card with a 175 W TDP, one 8-pin power connector, and a suggested 450 W PSU. The Radeon Pro 560 is an integrated GPU (IGP) with a 75 W TDP and no power connectors, designed to be embedded in a portable device. The RTX 2070 measures 229 mm in length, 113 mm in height, and 35 mm in width, while the 560 has no listed dimensions.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Geekbench OpenCL test is the single largest victory for the RTX 2070, with a score of 79,966 against the Radeon Pro 560's 15,504. The 415.8% delta means the NVIDIA card is over five times faster in this compute benchmark. This massive gap is consistent with the hardware differences: the RTX 2070 has more than double the shading units (2,304 vs 1,024), more than five times the memory bandwidth (448.0 GB/s vs 81.28 GB/s), and nearly four times the FP32 throughput (7.465 TFLOPS vs 1.858 TFLOPS).

In Geekbench Vulkan, the scores are 82,521 for the RTX 2070 and 16,232 for the Radeon Pro 560, a 408.4% delta. The NVIDIA card's Vulkan score is actually higher than its OpenCL score, while the AMD card's Vulkan score is slightly higher than its OpenCL score as well. This suggests both cards respond well to the Vulkan API, but the performance gap remains overwhelming.

The RTX 2070's average benchmark score of 18,789 places it in the 63rd percentile of all GPUs, while the Radeon Pro 560's 17,551 average puts it in the 61st percentile. The closest rivals for the RTX 2070 include the NVIDIA Tesla K80 (18,866, -0.4% delta), the AMD Radeon Pro 5700 XT (18,685, +0.6% delta), and the AMD Radeon RX 560X (18,626, +0.9% delta). The Radeon Pro 560 sits near the AMD Radeon 780M (17,588, -0.2% delta), the AMD Radeon Pro 460 (17,509, +0.2% delta), and the NVIDIA Tesla K40c (17,468, +0.5% delta). These rival clusters show that the RTX 2070 competes with older high-end workstation cards, while the 560 aligns with modern integrated graphics.

The Verdict

The data makes one thing unambiguous: the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 is vastly more powerful than the AMD Radeon Pro 560 in every benchmark they share. Anyone needing maximum compute performance, ray tracing capability, or high-bandwidth memory should choose the RTX 2070. Its RT cores and tensor cores are unique features that the 560 cannot match, and its 448.0 GB/s bandwidth is critical for large datasets or high-resolution textures.

The Radeon Pro 560 is the choice only for a very specific scenario: an integrated GPU for a portable Mac system. Its 75 W TDP and lack of power connectors make it suitable for compact devices where a discrete card cannot fit. The RTX 2070, at 175 W and dual-slot, requires a full desktop setup with a 450 W PSU. The 560's Metal benchmark score of 20,918 is the only measured data point for that API, making it the sole option for macOS Metal workflows in this comparison.

For anyone building a desktop with a choice between these two, the RTX 2070 wins on every measurable axis. The Radeon Pro 560's only advantage is its integrated form factor, which is a physical constraint rather than a performance feature. The verdict is not close: the RTX 2070 for performance, the 560 for portability.

FAQ

Q: How much faster is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 in Geekbench OpenCL?

A: The RTX 2070 scores 79,966, which is 415.8% higher than the Radeon Pro 560's 15,504.

Q: Does the AMD Radeon Pro 560 have any benchmark where it wins?

A: No, the head-to-head data shows the RTX 2070 winning both shared tests (OpenCL and Vulkan) with 2 wins to 0.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference between the two cards?

A: The RTX 2070 has 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth, while the Radeon Pro 560 has 81.28 GB/s, a difference of over five times.

Q: Which card supports ray tracing hardware?

A: Only the RTX 2070 has RT cores (36 of them). The Radeon Pro 560 has no RT cores listed.

Q: What is the process node for each GPU?

A: The RTX 2070 uses TSMC's 12 nm process, while the Radeon Pro 560 uses GlobalFoundries' 14 nm process.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each card?

A: The RTX 2070 averages 18,789 points, and the Radeon Pro 560 averages 17,551 points.

Specification Differences

| Specification | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 | AMD Radeon Pro 560 |

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

| Chip | TU106 | Polaris 21 |

| Architecture | Turing | GCN 4.0 |

| Process Node | 12 nm | 14 nm |

| Transistors | 10,800 million | 3,000 million |

| Die Size | 445 mm² | 123 mm² |

| Transistor Density | 24.3M / mm² | 24.4M / mm² |

| Memory Size | 8 GB | 4 GB |

| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |

| Memory Bus | 256 bit | 128 bit |

| Memory Bandwidth | 448.0 GB/s | 81.28 GB/s |

| Shading Units | 2304 | 1024 |

| TMUs | 144 | 64 |

| ROPs | 64 | 16 |

| RT Cores | 36 | None |

| Tensor Cores | 288 | None |

| Pixel Rate | 103.7 GPixel/s | 14.51 GPixel/s |

| Texture Rate | 233.3 GTexel/s | 58.05 GTexel/s |

| FP32 | 7.465 TFLOPS | 1.858 TFLOPS |

| FP16 | 14.93 TFLOPS (2:1) | 1.858 TFLOPS (1:1) |

| TDP | 175 W | 75 W |

| Slot Width | Dual-slot | IGP |

| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | None |

| Suggested PSU | 450 W | None |

| Bus Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x8 |

| DirectX | 12 Ultimate (12_2) | 12 (12_0) |

| Vulkan | 1.4 | 1.3 |

| Launch MSRP | 499 USD | None |