AMD Radeon R7 M365X vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560M Comparison

The AMD Radeon R7 M365X and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560M represent two distinct generations of mobile graphics, with the M365X built on a newer 28 nm process and the GTX 560M using a larger, older 40 nm design. The recorded data shows a single head-to-head benchmark, Geekbench OpenCL, where the AMD part finishes 22.3% ahead of the NVIDIA part. This advantage is reflected in the overall benchmark averages, with the M365X scoring 5416 against the GTX 560M's 4855. The following analysis breaks down the architectural, specification, and performance differences based solely on the database records.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Radeon R7 M365X has an average benchmark score of 5416, while the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560M scores 4855.

Q: What is the result of the head-to-head Geekbench OpenCL test?

A: The AMD Radeon R7 M365X wins with a score of 5939 against the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560M's 4855, a delta of 22.3%.

Q: How does the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560M compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The GTX 560M's average score of 4855 is 0.2% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce 940MX (4844) and 0.2% lower than the AMD Radeon R6 M255DX (4867).

Q: Which GPU has a larger memory bus width?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560M has a 192-bit memory bus, whereas the AMD Radeon R7 M365X has a 128-bit bus.

Q: What is the process node for each GPU?

A: The AMD Radeon R7 M365X is fabricated on a 28 nm process, while the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560M uses a 40 nm process.

Q: Which GPU supports the Vulkan API?

A: The AMD Radeon R7 M365X supports Vulkan 1.2.170, while the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560M has no recorded Vulkan support.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Radeon R7 M365X is built on the GCN 1.0 architecture, using a chip designated as "Litho". This architecture is part of the Gem System (R7 M300) generation. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560M, in contrast, uses the Fermi 2.0 architecture with a GF116 chip, belonging to the GeForce 500M generation. These architectural generations differ significantly in their design goals and feature sets.

The manufacturing process is a major differentiator. The M365X uses a 28 nm process at TSMC, which allows for a smaller die size of 77 mm² and a transistor density of 12.3M per mm². The GTX 560M uses a 40 nm process, also at TSMC, resulting in a much larger die size of 238 mm² and a lower transistor density of 4.9M per mm². Despite the smaller die, the M365X packs 950 million transistors, compared to the GTX 560M's 1,170 million, which is spread over a much larger area.

The shader configurations also differ. The AMD part has 384 shading units, 24 texture mapping units (TMUs), and 8 render output units (ROPs). The NVIDIA part has 192 shading units, 32 TMUs, and 24 ROPs. This suggests a different balance of compute versus texturing and pixel output capabilities. The API support also reflects the generational gap: the M365X supports DirectX 12 (11_1), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.2.170, while the GTX 560M supports DirectX 12 (11_0) and OpenGL 4.6, with no Vulkan support recorded.

Where Each One Wins

Based on the recorded data, the AMD Radeon R7 M365X is the clear winner in the only head-to-head benchmark available. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 5939 versus 4855 gives the M365X a 22.3% advantage, which is substantial. This indicates that in compute-oriented workloads, such as OpenCL-accelerated tasks, the AMD part holds a decisive edge.

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560M does not win any of the head-to-head benchmarks in the database. Its wins must be inferred from architectural advantages rather than direct benchmark scores. For instance, the GTX 560M has a higher texture fill rate (24.80 GTexel/s versus 19.80 GTexel/s) and a higher pixel rate (6.200 GPixel/s versus 6.600 GPixel/s, though the M365X is slightly higher here). The GTX 560M also has more TMUs (32 versus 24) and ROPs (24 versus 8), which could favor certain rasterization-heavy tasks. However, without specific benchmark data for those workloads, the database only supports the M365X as the performance leader in the tested scenario.

Specification Differences

The two GPUs differ across nearly all core specification fields. The AMD Radeon R7 M365X has 384 shading units, while the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560M has 192. The texture mapping unit count favors the NVIDIA part with 32 TMUs against the AMD's 24. Render output units also favor NVIDIA with 24 ROPs versus 8 on the AMD.

Memory configurations are distinct: the M365X has 1024 MB of GDDR5 on a 128-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 64.00 GB/s. The GTX 560M has 1536 MB of GDDR5 on a 192-bit bus, yielding a slightly lower bandwidth of 60.00 GB/s. The memory clock speeds are recorded as 1000 MHz (4 Gbps effective) for the AMD and 625 MHz (2.5 Gbps effective) for the NVIDIA part.

The pixel rate is 6.600 GPixel/s for the M365X versus 6.200 GPixel/s for the GTX 560M. The texture rate is 19.80 GTexel/s for the AMD and 24.80 GTexel/s for the NVIDIA. FP32 performance is 633.6 GFLOPS for the AMD and 595.2 GFLOPS for the NVIDIA. The TDP is recorded only for the NVIDIA part at 75 W, while the AMD TDP is not listed. The bus interface also differs: the M365X uses PCIe 3.0 x8, while the GTX 560M uses MXM-B (3.0). The GTX 560M is a portable device dependent MXM module, while the M365X has no slot width or power connector data recorded.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains a single head-to-head benchmark between these two GPUs. In the Geekbench OpenCL test, the AMD Radeon R7 M365X scores 5939, while the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560M scores 4855. This results in a 22.3% delta in favor of the AMD part. This is the only direct comparison available, and it is a decisive win for the M365X.

Looking at the broader benchmark context, the M365X's average score of 5416 places it in the 32nd percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon 610M (5444, 0.5% higher), the NVIDIA Quadro M4000 (5467, 0.9% higher), the Intel UHD Graphics P630 (5370, 0.9% lower), and the AMD Radeon R7 M445 (5358, 1.1% lower). The GTX 560M's average score of 4855 places it in the 28th percentile. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8 GB (4901, 0.9% higher), the NVIDIA GeForce GTS 450 (4893, 0.8% higher), the AMD Radeon R6 M255DX (4867, 0.2% higher), and the NVIDIA GeForce 940MX (4844, 0.2% lower).

These percentile positions show that the M365X sits roughly in the middle of the low-to-mid range, while the GTX 560M sits slightly below it. The 22.3% head-to-head delta is consistent with the gap in average scores, which is 11.6% (5416 versus 4855). The data suggests that the M365X is not just marginally faster, but significantly ahead in the compute workloads measured by Geekbench OpenCL.

The Verdict

The benchmark data clearly favors the AMD Radeon R7 M365X. It wins the only head-to-head test by a 22.3% margin in Geekbench OpenCL, and its average benchmark score of 5416 is 11.6% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560M's 4855. The M365X also holds advantages in pixel rate (6.600 vs 6.200 GPixel/s), FP32 performance (633.6 vs 595.2 GFLOPS), and memory bandwidth (64.00 vs 60.00 GB/s).

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560M retains advantages in texture rate (24.80 vs 19.80 GTexel/s), TMU count (32 vs 24), ROP count (24 vs 8), and memory size (1536 MB vs 1024 MB). However, none of these advantages translate into a benchmark win in the recorded data. For users prioritizing compute performance as measured by OpenCL, the AMD Radeon R7 M365X is the superior choice. For users who might rely on specific NVIDIA features or need the larger framebuffer, the GTX 560M may still hold appeal, but the database does not record any performance scenario where it comes out ahead. The verdict from the data is straightforward: the AMD Radeon R7 M365X delivers better measured performance and a higher overall benchmark position.