NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti X2

Memory Subsystem — VRAM size/type, bus width, bandwidth and what it means for high resolutions

The GTX 560 Ti X2 carries 1024 MB of GDDR5 memory across a 256-bit bus, yielding a measured bandwidth of 128.3 GB/s. The memory clock runs at 1002 MHz, translating to 4 Gbps effective. This configuration places the card squarely in the mid-range segment of its generation — the 256-bit bus is adequate for 1080p-class workloads, but the 1 GB frame buffer is the primary constraint at higher resolutions.

For 1440p and above, the data indicates that the 1 GB VRAM capacity will become a limiting factor in texture-heavy scenes, as modern titles frequently exceed this allocation. At 1080p, however, the 128.3 GB/s bandwidth is sufficient to feed the 384 shading units without creating a memory-bound bottleneck in most scenarios. The pixel rate of 13.60 GPixel/s and texture rate of 54.40 GTexel/s are consistent with a card designed for 1080p gaming rather than multi-monitor or ultra-wide setups. Users targeting 4K should expect severe performance degradation due to VRAM oversubscription, not just raw compute limits.

Power and Cooling

The GTX 560 Ti X2 has a TDP of 170 W. This is a dual-slot card requiring two 8-pin power connectors, and the suggested PSU rating is 450 W. The physical dimensions are 292 mm in length (11.5 inches), which means case compatibility should be checked against mid-tower or larger chassis. The power delivery design is robust for its class — the 2x 8-pin arrangement provides ample headroom beyond the 170 W TDP, suggesting the card is engineered for stable operation under sustained load.

The dual-slot cooler is adequate for the 170 W thermal envelope, but users with restricted airflow cases should consider that this is an end-of-life product from the GeForce 500 generation, based on the 40 nm GF114 chip. The 40 nm process node from TSMC means the transistor density is 5.9M / mm² across a 332 mm² die containing 1,950 million transistors. This older manufacturing process generates more heat per transistor than modern nodes, so the cooling solution must work harder to maintain clocks under load.

Benchmark Performance

The benchmark data for this card is sparse — the average benchmark score is 0, and the percentile versus all GPUs is 50, placing it exactly at the median of the database. No nearest rivals are listed, and no benchmark scores are provided for direct comparison. This absence of comparative data is itself informative: the GTX 560 Ti X2 does not have enough recorded benchmarks to establish reliable performance rankings.

The FP32 compute is rated at 1,305.6 GFLOPS. The shading units number 384, with 64 texture mapping units and 32 ROPs. These specifications suggest a card that, at launch (January 24, 2011), would have been competitive in its segment. The architecture is Fermi 2.0, a revision of NVIDIA's Fermi design that improved efficiency and clock scaling over the original GeForce 400 series. The predecessor is the GeForce 400, and the successor is the GeForce 600.

Without benchmark scores or rival data, the percentile of 50 indicates median performance across the entire GPU database — but this includes modern cards, so the absolute performance level is far below contemporary offerings. The lack of benchmark entries means any performance claims must be inferred from the raw specifications: 1,305.6 GFLOPS of FP32, 54.40 GTexel/s texture fill, and 13.60 GPixel/s pixel throughput. These figures position the card as a 1080p performer from its era, not a high-resolution or compute-focused solution.

Who Should Consider It

Given the 1 GB VRAM, 128.3 GB/s bandwidth, and 1,305.6 GFLOPS compute, the GTX 560 Ti X2 is suited for 1080p gaming at medium to high settings in titles from its generation. The pixel rate of 13.60 GPixel/s and texture rate of 54.40 GTexel/s can handle 1080p resolution without becoming the primary bottleneck in most games released around its launch period.

Users running older or less demanding games at 1080p will find the card serviceable, particularly in titles that do not require large texture pools. The 384 shading units provide enough parallel throughput for geometry and lighting workloads typical of early 2010s games. However, for modern titles, the 1 GB VRAM is a hard limitation — even at 1080p, recent games often exceed this capacity, causing texture pop-in and frame drops.

This card is not appropriate for 1440p or 4K gaming under any settings. The bandwidth of 128.3 GB/s is insufficient for high-resolution frame buffers, and the 32 ROPs limit fill-rate-bound scenarios. For users with a 1080p monitor and a library of games from the 2009-2013 era, this card can provide acceptable performance. For any contemporary gaming, the data strongly suggests looking elsewhere.

Ray Tracing and Feature Set

The GTX 560 Ti X2 has no ray tracing cores and no tensor cores — these fields are null in the specification. The architecture is Fermi 2.0, which predates NVIDIA's RTX line by several generations. Consequently, hardware-accelerated ray tracing is entirely absent. The card does support DirectX 12 (11_0), which is the feature level 11_0 implementation — this provides compatibility with DX12 titles but without the full DX12 feature set.

OpenGL 4.6 is supported, which is reasonable for legacy applications. Vulkan support is not listed, meaning the card likely lacks Vulkan drivers or the hardware features required for modern Vulkan implementations. The display outputs are 3x DVI and 1x mini-HDMI 1.3a, which limits connectivity to older monitors — no DisplayPort support is indicated.

The API support indicates a card from the transitional period between DirectX 11 and 12. The 11_0 feature level means it can run DX12 games in compatibility mode, but advanced DX12 features like mesh shaders, variable rate shading, and ray tracing are unavailable. For users interested in modern graphics features, this card offers nothing beyond basic rasterization.

FAQ

Q: What is the memory capacity and type of the GTX 560 Ti X2?

A: The card features 1024 MB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus with 128.3 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: Does the GTX 560 Ti X2 support hardware ray tracing?

A: No. The card has no ray tracing cores and no tensor cores, as it is based on the Fermi 2.0 architecture.

Q: What power supply is recommended for this card?

A: The suggested PSU is 450 W, and the card requires 2x 8-pin power connectors.

Q: What is the TDP of the GTX 560 Ti X2?

A: The TDP is 170 W, with a dual-slot cooling solution.

Q: What DirectX version does this card support?

A: It supports DirectX 12 (11_0) and OpenGL 4.6. Vulkan is not listed as supported.

Q: What is the manufacturing process used for this GPU?

A: The GF114 chip is manufactured on TSMC's 40 nm process, with 1,950 million transistors on a 332 mm² die.

How It Compares

The GTX 560 Ti X2 has no nearest rivals listed in the database, and no benchmark scores are recorded for it. The percentile of 50 places it at the median of all GPUs, but this is skewed by the absence of benchmark data — the card effectively has zero recorded performance entries, making any ranking provisional. The average benchmark score of 0 confirms that no meaningful performance measurements exist in the database.

Compared to its predecessor, the GeForce 400 series, the Fermi 2.0 architecture in the GTX 560 Ti X2 offers improved clock scaling and efficiency on the same 40 nm process. The successor, the GeForce 600 series, moved to a new architecture (Kepler) that delivered significantly better performance per watt, but the exact deltas are not specified in the data. The card's 1,305.6 GFLOPS FP32 performance is the only quantitative metric available for positioning, and it indicates a mid-range card from its generation — neither a flagship nor an entry-level offering.

Without rival comparison data, the GTX 560 Ti X2 must be evaluated on its absolute specifications: 384 shading units, 64 TMUs, 32 ROPs, 128.3 GB/s bandwidth, and 1,305.6 GFLOPS. These figures are consistent with a 1080p gaming card from 2011 that now serves as a legacy or retro-gaming solution. The 50th percentile ranking suggests that in the broader GPU landscape, it sits at the midpoint — but this is a statistical artifact given the lack of benchmark entries, and real-world performance is likely below modern integrated graphics in many workloads.