AMD Radeon E9560 PCIe
AMD graphics card specifications and benchmark scores
At a Glance
AMDAMD Radeon E9560 PCIe Specifications
Radeon E9560 PCIe GPU Core
Shader units and compute resources
The AMD Radeon E9560 PCIe GPU core specifications define its raw processing power for graphics and compute workloads. Shading units (also called CUDA cores, stream processors, or execution units depending on manufacturer) handle the parallel calculations required for rendering. TMUs (Texture Mapping Units) process texture data, while ROPs (Render Output Units) handle final pixel output. Higher shader counts generally translate to better GPU benchmark performance, especially in demanding games and 3D applications.
E9560 PCIe Clock Speeds
GPU and memory frequencies
Clock speeds directly impact the Radeon E9560 PCIe's performance in GPU benchmarks and real-world gaming. The base clock represents the minimum guaranteed frequency, while the boost clock indicates peak performance under optimal thermal conditions. Memory clock speed affects texture loading and frame buffer operations. The Radeon E9560 PCIe by AMD dynamically adjusts frequencies based on workload, temperature, and power limits to maximize performance while maintaining stability.
AMD's Radeon E9560 PCIe Memory
VRAM capacity and bandwidth
VRAM (Video RAM) is dedicated memory for storing textures, frame buffers, and shader data. The Radeon E9560 PCIe's memory capacity determines how well it handles high-resolution textures and multiple displays. Memory bandwidth, measured in GB/s, affects how quickly data moves between the GPU and VRAM. Higher bandwidth improves performance in memory-intensive scenarios like 4K gaming. The memory bus width and type (GDDR6, GDDR6X, HBM) significantly influence overall GPU benchmark scores.
Radeon E9560 PCIe by AMD Cache
On-chip cache hierarchy
On-chip cache provides ultra-fast data access for the E9560 PCIe, reducing the need to fetch data from slower VRAM. L1 and L2 caches store frequently accessed data close to the compute units. AMD's Infinity Cache (L3) dramatically increases effective bandwidth, improving GPU benchmark performance without requiring wider memory buses. Larger cache sizes help maintain high frame rates in memory-bound scenarios and reduce power consumption by minimizing VRAM accesses.
E9560 PCIe Theoretical Performance
Compute and fill rates
Theoretical performance metrics provide a baseline for comparing the AMD Radeon E9560 PCIe against other graphics cards. FP32 (single-precision) performance, measured in TFLOPS, indicates compute capability for gaming and general GPU workloads. FP64 (double-precision) matters for scientific computing. Pixel and texture fill rates determine how quickly the GPU can render complex scenes. While real-world GPU benchmark results depend on many factors, these specifications help predict relative performance levels.
GCN 4.0 Architecture & Process
Manufacturing and design details
The AMD Radeon E9560 PCIe is built on AMD's GCN 4.0 architecture, which defines how the GPU processes graphics and compute workloads. The manufacturing process node affects power efficiency, thermal characteristics, and maximum clock speeds. Smaller process nodes pack more transistors into the same die area, enabling higher performance per watt. Understanding the architecture helps predict how the E9560 PCIe will perform in GPU benchmarks compared to previous generations.
AMD's Radeon E9560 PCIe Power & Thermal
TDP and power requirements
Power specifications for the AMD Radeon E9560 PCIe determine PSU requirements and thermal management needs. TDP (Thermal Design Power) indicates the heat output under typical loads, guiding cooler selection. Power connector requirements ensure adequate power delivery for stable operation during demanding GPU benchmarks. The suggested PSU wattage accounts for the entire system, not just the graphics card. Efficient power delivery enables the Radeon E9560 PCIe to maintain boost clocks without throttling.
Radeon E9560 PCIe by AMD Physical & Connectivity
Dimensions and outputs
Physical dimensions of the AMD Radeon E9560 PCIe are critical for case compatibility. Card length, height, and slot width determine whether it fits in your chassis. The PCIe interface version affects bandwidth for communication with the CPU. Display outputs define monitor connectivity options, with modern cards supporting multiple high-resolution displays simultaneously. Verify these specifications against your case and motherboard before purchasing to ensure a proper fit.
AMD API Support
Graphics and compute APIs
API support determines which games and applications can fully utilize the AMD Radeon E9560 PCIe. DirectX 12 Ultimate enables advanced features like ray tracing and variable rate shading. Vulkan provides cross-platform graphics capabilities with low-level hardware access. OpenGL remains important for professional applications and older games. CUDA (NVIDIA) and OpenCL enable GPU compute for video editing, 3D rendering, and scientific applications. Higher API versions unlock newer graphical features in GPU benchmarks and games.
Radeon E9560 PCIe Product Information
Release and pricing details
The AMD Radeon E9560 PCIe is manufactured by AMD as part of their graphics card lineup. Release date and launch pricing provide context for comparing GPU benchmark results with competing products from the same era. Understanding the product lifecycle helps evaluate whether the Radeon E9560 PCIe by AMD represents good value at current market prices. Predecessor and successor information aids in tracking generational improvements and planning future upgrades.
Radeon E9560 PCIe Benchmark Scores
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About AMD Radeon E9560 PCIe
The AMD Radeon E9560 PCIe is a factory-embedded graphics solution built on the 14 nm GCN 4.0 architecture, utilizing the Ellesmere chip. It is positioned as an end-of-life product, but its specifications and performance profile still define a clear use case for industrial and specialized systems. This analysis draws exclusively on the provided data to interpret its standing.
Benchmark Performance
The FACT PACK lists an `avgBenchmarkScore` of 0 and an empty `nearestRivals` array, meaning there are no direct comparative scores from the database to cite. Consequently, all performance interpretation must derive from the raw compute and fill-rate specifications. The card delivers a FP32 performance of 5.700 TFLOPS, with FP16 performance also at 5.700 TFLOPS, indicating a 1:1 ratio which is typical for this generation of GCN hardware. This places it in a mid-range performance tier historically, but without rival scores, we cannot state a percentage lead or deficit. The data does show a `percentileVsAllGpus` of 50, which indicates that the E9560 sits exactly at the median of all GPUs tracked in the database, meaning half of all recorded graphics cards are faster and half are slower. This is a neutral, middle-of-the-road placement rather than a high-end or entry-level one.
The pixel rate is 39.58 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 178.1 GTexel/s. These figures are derived from the 32 ROPs and 144 TMUs operating at the boost clock of 1237 MHz. In practical terms, the texture rate suggests the card can handle substantial geometric and texture detail in traditional rasterization workloads, while the pixel rate indicates it can drive a reasonable number of pixels at high settings, but it is not designed for extreme resolutions or refresh rates. The shading units count of 2304 is the primary driver for the 5.700 TFLOPS figure, and this will be the bottleneck in heavily shader-bound scenes. Given the lack of benchmark scores, the only quantifiable performance metric is the median percentile ranking, which suggests a balanced, unremarkable performance profile compared to the entire spectrum of GPUs.
Who Should Consider It
Benchmark results indicate a card that is best suited for 1080p gaming or professional visualization at medium-to-high settings, but not for high-refresh-rate or 4K environments. The FP32 throughput of 5.700 TFLOPS is sufficient for older titles or less demanding modern games at 1080p, but it will likely struggle with the heaviest AAA releases at maximum detail. At 1440p, the card would require significant settings reductions to maintain playable frame rates, and the 224.0 GB/s memory bandwidth will become a limiting factor for texture streaming at that resolution. The 8 GB VRAM capacity is adequate for 1080p and most 1440p scenarios, but it is not future-proof for the highest-resolution texture packs.
This is not a card for enthusiasts seeking cutting-edge performance. It is a product for embedded systems, industrial PCs, or medical imaging workstations where a single-slot, 130 W solution with four DisplayPort outputs is more valuable than raw speed. The 50th percentile ranking reinforces that it is a mainstream performer, not a specialist tool. For a gamer building a new system, the data suggests this would be a compromise choice, acceptable for esports titles but underwhelming for 4K or ray-traced gaming. For a system integrator needing reliable, low-profile compute with GCN 4.0 features, it is a viable, if aging, option.
Ray Tracing and Feature Set
The E9560 does not feature dedicated ray tracing cores or tensor cores, as these fields are explicitly marked as null in the data. This is consistent with the GCN 4.0 architecture, which predates AMD's dedicated ray tracing hardware found in later RDNA generations. Therefore, any ray tracing workloads would be executed on the general-purpose shaders, which would result in very poor performance. The FP32 and FP16 compute rates of 5.700 TFLOPS are identical, meaning there is no specialized half-precision acceleration, which is relevant for some compute tasks but not for gaming.
The feature set is defined by its API support. It supports DirectX 12 (12_0), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.3. This means it can run modern titles that rely on these APIs, but it lacks the hardware-accelerated ray tracing and mesh shader features that are often mandatory in the latest DirectX 12 Ultimate titles. The card will run games that offer fallback paths for non-RT hardware, but the experience will be based on traditional rasterization techniques. The absence of tensor cores also means no AI-accelerated features like DLSS; any upscaling would be limited to generic spatial scaling methods. The display outputs are 4x DisplayPort 1.4a, which supports high refresh rates at 1080p and 1440p, but the GPU's compute limits will cap actual performance well below the interface's maximum capability.
FAQ
Q: Does the AMD Radeon E9560 PCIe support hardware ray tracing?
A: No. The FACT PACK shows `rtCores` as null, and it uses the GCN 4.0 architecture, which has no dedicated ray tracing hardware. Any ray tracing would be done via shaders, which is inefficient.
Q: What is the card's performance percentile compared to all other GPUs?
A: The `percentileVsAllGpus` is 50, meaning it performs better than 50% of all tracked GPUs and worse than 50%, placing it exactly at the median.
Q: What is the effective memory clock speed?
A: The memory clock is listed as 1750 MHz, which translates to 7 Gbps effective due to the GDDR5 data rate. This yields a total bandwidth of 224.0 GB/s.
Q: Can this card be used for modern DirectX 12 Ultimate games?
A: It supports DirectX 12 (12_0), which is the base feature level. However, it lacks the hardware for ray tracing, which is a requirement for the "Ultimate" feature set, so it cannot fully support those titles.
Q: How many display outputs does it have?
A: The card has four DisplayPort 1.4a outputs, allowing for a multi-monitor setup of up to four displays.
Q: What is the process node and transistor count?
A: It is manufactured on a 14 nm process at GlobalFoundries, containing 5,700 million transistors on a 232 mm² die.
Power and Cooling
The card has a TDP of 130 W, which is a modest figure for the performance class indicated by the 50th percentile ranking. This power draw is supplied via a single 1x 6-pin power connector, which is a standard requirement for most power supplies. The FACT PACK does not list a suggested PSU wattage, so no specific recommendation can be made, but a capable air cooler is sufficient for this power level. The slot width is single-slot, which is a key advantage for dense embedded systems where space is at a premium.
The 130 W TDP is low enough to be handled by most standard power supplies without issue, and the single 6-pin connector is easy to accommodate. The cooling solution is not specified, but the single-slot design implies a blower-style cooler that exhausts heat out of the chassis, which is ideal for multi-GPU or rack-mounted systems. The overall power efficiency, calculated from the 5.700 TFLOPS divided by 130 W, is not a metric provided in the pack, but the absolute numbers suggest a reasonable balance for a mid-range card from 2019. The production status is end-of-life, so no new units are being manufactured, which means buyers are looking at legacy stock or used parts.
Memory Subsystem
The memory subsystem consists of 8 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 224.0 GB/s. This is a standard configuration for the era and is adequate for the card's compute capabilities. The 256-bit bus width is a strong point, as it allows for efficient data transfer, but the 224.0 GB/s bandwidth is a limiting factor at higher resolutions. For 1080p gaming, this bandwidth is sufficient to feed the 2304 shaders, but at 1440p or 4K, high-resolution textures and anti-aliasing will saturate the memory bus.
The 8 GB capacity is beneficial for modern games that require large texture pools, but the bandwidth is the constraining factor. At high resolutions, the card will likely become bandwidth-limited before it becomes compute-limited, leading to frame rate drops when loading large scenes. The effective memory clock of 7 Gbps is typical for GDDR5, and the 1750 MHz base clock is the standard reference. In practical terms, this memory configuration is well-matched to the FP32 throughput of 5.700 TFLOPS for the card's intended 1080p use case, but it does not offer headroom for demanding multi-tasking or high-resolution content creation. The data indicates a balanced mid-range memory subsystem that aligns with the card's overall 50th percentile performance ranking.
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