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AMD Radeon RX 560

AMD Radeon RX 560

Graphics Processor

Polaris 21

Cores

1024

TMUs

64

ROPs

16

About the AMD Radeon RX 560

The AMD Radeon RX 560 utilizes AMD's RDNA technology to deliver high-performance computing capabilities. With 4 GB of memory size, 1024 cores, 128 bit bus width, this graphics card is engineered for demanding applications.

Performance benchmarks show the AMD Radeon RX 560 competing effectively against both higher-end and mainstream alternatives. The graphics processor, graphics card, clock speeds, memory, render config, theoretical performance, board design, graphics features features enhance overall system efficiency and reliability.

Key specifications include Polaris 21 graphics processor, 1024 cores, 64 tmus and more. The AMD Radeon RX 560 is designed to meet the needs of users requiring robust graphics performance for modern applications and workloads.

Technical Specifications

Graphics Processor

Polaris 21

Cores

1024

TMUs

64

ROPs

16

Memory Size

4 GB

Memory Type

GDDR5

Bus Width

128 bit

Detailed Information

Graphics Processor

GPU NamePolaris 21
GPU VariantPolaris 21 XT(215-0908004)
ArchitectureGCN 4.0
FoundryGlobalFoundries
Process Size14 nm
Transistors3,000 million
Density24.4M / mm²
Die Size123 mm²
Chip PackageBGA-769

Graphics Card

Release DateApr 18th, 2017
GenerationPolaris(RX 500)
PredecessorArctic Islands
SuccessorVega
ProductionActive
Launch Price99 USD
Bus InterfacePCIe 3.0 x8
Reviews7 in our database

Clock Speeds

Base Clock1175 MHz
Boost Clock1275 MHz
Memory Clock1750 MHz7 Gbps effective

Memory

Memory Size4 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5
Memory Bus128 bit
Bandwidth112.0 GB/s

Render Config

Shading Units1024
TMUs64
ROPs16
Compute Units16
L1 Cache16 KB (per CU)
L2 Cache1024 KB

Theoretical Performance

Pixel Rate20.40 GPixel/s
Texture Rate81.60 GTexel/s
FP16 (half)2.611 TFLOPS (1:1)
FP32 (float)2.611 TFLOPS
FP64 (double)163.2 GFLOPS (1:16)

Board Design

Slot WidthDual-slot
Length170 mm6.7 inches
TDP75 W
Suggested PSU250 W
Outputs1x DVI1x HDMI 2.0b1x DisplayPort 1.4a
Power ConnectorsNone
Board NumberC994

Graphics Features

DirectX12 (12_0)
OpenGL4.6
OpenCL2.1
Vulkan1.3
Shader Model6.7

Performance Comparison

Relative Performance Benchmarks

GeForce RTX 50902091%
GeForce RTX 40901595%
GeForce RTX 50801378%
GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER1230%
GeForce RTX 40801220%
Radeon RX 7900 XTX1219%
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti1202%
Radeon RX 9070 XT1148%
Radeon RX 7900 XT1050%
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti1031%
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER1030%
Radeon RX 90701029%
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti942%
GeForce RTX 5070933%
GeForce RTX 3090919%
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti907%
GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER878%
Radeon RX 7900 GRE865%
Radeon RX 6950 XT850%
GeForce RTX 4070839%
Radeon RX 6900 XT830%
GeForce RTX 3080817%
Radeon RX 7800 XT815%
Radeon RX 6800 XT786%
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB730%
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8 GB725%
Radeon RX 7700 XT714%
Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB693%
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti691%
Radeon RX 6800668%
Radeon RX 9060 XT 8 GB654%
GeForce RTX 3070647%
GeForce RTX 2080 Ti641%
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB638%
GeForce RTX 5060628%
Radeon RX 6750 XT613%
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti566%
Radeon RX 6700 XT556%
GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER517%
Radeon RX 7600 XT512%
GeForce RTX 4060511%
Arc B580510%
GeForce RTX 5050497%
GeForce RTX 2080493%
Radeon RX 6650 XT482%
Radeon RX 7600481%
GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER458%
GeForce GTX 1080 Ti453%
Arc A770453%
GeForce RTX 3060 12 GB436%
Radeon RX 6600 XT430%
Radeon VII429%
Arc A750420%
Radeon RX 5700 XT411%
GeForce RTX 2070405%
Radeon RX 6600387%
Arc A580376%
GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER375%
Radeon RX Vega 64359%
GeForce RTX 2060348%
Radeon RX 5700346%
GeForce GTX 1080339%
GeForce GTX 1070 Ti333%
Radeon RX 5600 XT330%
Radeon RX Vega 56313%
GeForce GTX 1070302%
GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER286%
GeForce GTX 1660 Ti286%
GeForce GTX 980 Ti271%
GeForce RTX 3050 8 GB269%
Radeon R9 FURY X266%
GeForce GTX 1660263%
Radeon RX 590249%
Radeon R9 FURY242%
GeForce GTX 980239%
GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER237%
Radeon RX 6500 XT234%
Radeon RX 5500 XT232%
Radeon RX 580230%
GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB224%
Radeon R9 390X221%
GeForce GTX 690218%
Radeon RX 480217%
Radeon HD 7990216%
GeForce GTX 780 Ti212%
GeForce GTX 970206%
Radeon R9 290X206%
Radeon R9 390202%
Radeon RX 570200%
Radeon R9 290190%
Radeon RX 470187%
GeForce GTX 1650176%
Radeon RX 6400173%
Arc A380170%
GeForce GTX 780170%
Radeon HD 7970 GHz Edition153%
GeForce GTX 590153%
Radeon R9 280X151%
Radeon HD 6990148%
GeForce GTX 1050 Ti141%
GeForce GTX 680137%
Radeon R9 380136%
Radeon HD 7970136%
GeForce GTX 770136%
Radeon R9 285135%
GeForce GTX 960131%
GeForce GTX 670127%
Radeon HD 5970115%
GeForce GTX 1630115%
Radeon HD 7950113%
GeForce GTX 1050113%
GeForce GTX 760112%
GeForce GTX 580112%
GeForce GTX 660 Ti111%
Radeon R9 270X110%
Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition107%
GeForce GTX 950106%
Radeon RX 560Current GPU100%
GeForce GTX 57098%
GeForce GTX 66098%
Radeon RX 46098%
Radeon R7 37098%
Radeon HD 697094%
GeForce GTX 48090%
Radeon HD 785089%
GeForce GTX 29587%
Radeon HD 695084%
GeForce GTX 750 Ti84%
Radeon HD 4870 X282%
GeForce GTX 560 Ti82%
Radeon HD 587079%
Radeon HD 687074%
GeForce GTX 47072%
GeForce GTX 650 Ti69%
Radeon HD 585067%
GeForce GTX 28563%
Radeon HD 685062%
GeForce GTX 28058%
Radeon HD 7770 GHz Edition57%
GeForce GTX 27557%
GeForce GT 103057%
GeForce GTX 46056%
Radeon HD 489054%
Radeon HD 679053%
Radeon HD 583050%
GeForce GTX 65048%
GeForce GTX 550 Ti47%
Radeon HD 487047%
GeForce GTX 26046%
Radeon HD 577045%
Radeon HD 775045%
Radeon HD 575039%
GeForce GTS 45038%
GeForce GTS 25037%
Radeon HD 485036%
Radeon HD 477034%
Radeon HD 483032%
Radeon HD 667031%
GeForce 9800 GT30%
GeForce GT 64029%
Radeon HD 567027%
GeForce 9600 GT25%
GeForce GT 24022%
GeForce GT 44022%
Radeon HD 467021%
Radeon HD 557019%
GeForce GT 43019%
GeForce GT 22014%
GeForce GT 52012%
Radeon HD 645011%
Radeon HD 54509%
Radeon HD 45507%
GeForce 9400 GT6%
GeForce 2105%
Radeon RX 560Current GPU100%
Radeon RX 560Current GPU100%

Frequently Asked Questions About the AMD Radeon RX 560

Common Questions About This Graphics Card

The AMD Radeon RX 560 features 4 GB of GDDR5 graphics memory. This 4 GB VRAM capacity provides ample memory for modern gaming and professional applications, allowing for high-resolution textures and smooth performance in demanding workloads. The generous memory allocation ensures excellent performance in memory-intensive tasks like 4K gaming, video editing, and 3D rendering.

The AMD Radeon RX 560 is equipped with 1024 cores, delivering powerful parallel processing capabilities. These cores handle complex graphics computations, enabling smooth gameplay, fast rendering, and efficient multitasking across various applications.

The AMD Radeon RX 560 utilizes a 128 bit memory interface, which determines the data transfer rate between the GPU and its memory. This 128 bit bus width, combined with GDDR5, ensures fast memory access and excellent performance in memory-intensive applications.

The AMD Radeon RX 560 is built on AMD's GCN 4.0 architecture. This architecture represents a significant advancement in graphics processing technology, offering improved performance per watt, enhanced features, and better support for modern gaming technologies and APIs.

The AMD Radeon RX 560 has a Thermal Design Power (TDP) of 75 W, which indicates its typical power consumption under load. This power requirement means you'll need a compatible power supply unit with adequate wattage and the necessary PCIe power connectors to run this graphics card effectively.

The AMD Radeon RX 560 delivers strong gaming performance suitable for modern titles at various resolutions. Performance benchmarks show it competing effectively in its class. With 4 GB and 1024, this graphics card can handle AAA games at 1080p and 1440p resolutions with high settings, while also supporting 4K gaming at adjusted quality settings depending on the title.

To use the AMD Radeon RX 560, you'll need a compatible motherboard with a PCIe x16 slot (PCIe 3.0 or 4.0), a power supply unit with sufficient wattage (recommended 75 W TDP or higher), and adequate case space for the graphics card. The AMD Radeon RX 560 is compatible with modern operating systems including Windows 10/11 and Linux distributions with proper drivers. Ensure your system meets the minimum requirements for optimal performance.

The AMD Radeon RX 560 is an excellent choice for gaming, content creation, and general graphics workloads. With 4 GB and 1024, it's well-suited for AMD FidelityFX features, video editing, 3D rendering, and multitasking. Whether you're building a gaming rig or a professional workstation, the AMD Radeon RX 560 offers the performance needed for demanding applications.

The AMD Radeon RX 560 performs comparably to graphics cards like Radeon R9 270X and Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition. Performance benchmarks indicate that Radeon R9 270X is approximately 10% faster, while Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition is approximately 7% faster when compared to the AMD Radeon RX 560. For detailed side-by-side specifications and performance comparisons, use our comparison tools available on this page.

The AMD Radeon RX 560 is fully supported by AMD's latest driver suite (AMD Adrenalin drivers), which are regularly updated to optimize performance for new game releases and improve stability. AMD provides comprehensive driver support with features like automatic updates, game optimizations, and performance monitoring tools to help you get the most out of your AMD Radeon RX 560 graphics card.

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