A mid to low level graphics card, the GeForce GTX 560 Gigabyte WindForce 2X Rev 3.0 1GB Edition is found in budget machines nowadays, struggling to meet AAA system requirements.

This card meets game requirements up to DirectX 12.

This low performing GPU is unable to play any of the most demanding games available today.

How many years will the GeForce GTX 560 Gigabyte WindForce 2X Rev 3.0 1GB Edition graphics card play newly released games and how long until you should consider upgrading the GeForce GTX 560 Gigabyte WindForce 2X Rev 3.0 1GB Edition in your PC? You should definitely consider replacing this GeForce GTX 560 Gigabyte WindForce 2X Rev 3.0 1GB Edition graphics card, if it is still in your gaming PC.

FPS System Benchmark

36 FPS

High

Game

Grand Theft Auto V

The GeForce GTX 560 Gigabyte WindForce 2X Rev 3.0 1GB Edition is released on the 17 May 2011

Nvidia PC game performance check GeForce GTX 560 Gigabyte WindForce 2X Rev 3.0 1GB Edition

GPU

Architecture

Fermi GF114-325-A1

Process

40nm

TMUs

Texture Rate

45 GTexel/s

ROPs

Pixel Rate

26 GPixel/s

Shader
Processing Units (Cuda Cores)

336

Ray Tracing Cores

Tensor Cores

Driver Support

Release Price

Compatibility

Direct X

DX 12.0

Shader

5.0

Open GL

4.5

Resolution (WxH)

2560x1600

Notebook GPU

SLI/Crossfire

Yes the GeForce GTX 560 Gigabyte WindForce 2X Rev 3.0 1GB Edition graphics card can run in parallel to other GPUs using Nvidia SLI or AMD Crossfire technology

Dedicated

Integrated

Memory

1024 MB

Memory Speed

1002 MHz

Memory Bus

256 Bit

Memory Type

GDDR5

Memory Bandwidth

128.3GB/sec

L2 Cache

512KB

Display Connectors

VGA Connection

DVI Connection

HDMI Connection

DisplayPort Connection

Clock Speeds

Core Speed

810 MHz

Power

Max Power

150 Watts

PSU

450 Watt & 30 Amps

Power Connector

2x 6-pin

Recommended Hardware

Best CPU Match

Core i5-2300 2.8GHz

Best RAM Match

8 GB

Best Resolution

1600 x 900

GPU Upgrade

GeForce GTX 670

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GeForce GTX 560 Gigabyte WindForce 2X Rev 3.0 1GB Edition Game Requirement Analysis

Overview
GeForce GTX 560 Gigabyte WindForce 2X Rev 3.0 1GB Edition is a Special Edition of NVIDIA's Performance GeForce GTX 560, created by Gigabyte.

Overclock: Central Unit
None.

Overclock: Memory Clock
None.

Frame Buffer
Untouched.

Cooling Solution
WindForce 2X Anti-turbulence-Parallel inclined Fan: Equipped with 2 ultra quiet PWM fans and two copper heat pipes to enlarge air channel on the graphics card vents and creates a more effective airflow system in chassis.

Performance
Benchmarks Indicate no Performance Boost over the Reference GeForce GTX 560.

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GeForce GTX 560 Gigabyte WindForce 2X Rev 3.0 1GB Edition vs Avg. AAA Game System Requirements

Avg. AAA Recommended Requirements

CPU

Core i3-9350KF 4-Core 4.0GHz

Graphics Card

Radeon R9 290

163%

RAM

11GB

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Saved at: Aug-03-2016

Compared to your Rig

CPU

Core i7-3770 4-Core 3.4GHz

GFX

GeForce GTX 660 Ti WindForce 2X OC Edition

RAM

8GB DDR3 1600MHz

RES

1920 x 1080
width x height

Phone

Apple iPhone SE 64GB

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