Compare / Radeon HD 7970 vs Radeon RX 560

HD 7970 vs RX 560: which is better?

Radeon HD 7970 is about 32% faster than Radeon RX 560 in games (1080p · high settings · Ryzen 5 7600). Radeon HD 7970 offers better value for money.

AMD

Radeon HD 7970

3%of the fastest card (RTX 5090)
≈ $48 (used)Part score 20/100
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AMD

Radeon RX 560

3%of the fastest card (RTX 5090)
≈ $80 (used)Part score 18/100
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Faster: Radeon HD 7970Cheaper: Radeon HD 7970Value: Radeon HD 7970

Head to head

3%
Gaming performance
3%
20/100
Part score
18/100
53 FPS
Average FPS
40 FPS
≈ $48 (used)
Approx. price
≈ $80 (used)
100/100
Value for money
47/100
Free · no install

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Estimated FPS in games

Radeon HD 7970Radeon RX 560
53average FPS
40average FPS
Resolution
1080p1440p4K
Settings
CompetitiveHigh
CPU
Mid-rangeTop

Showing: 1080p · high settings · Ryzen 5 7600 · ◆ CPU-limited value

Competitive games

Valorant
135
107
Counter-Strike 2
78
61
League of Legends
150
120
Fortnite
22
15
Apex Legends
39
27
Rainbow Six Siege X
93
73
Overwatch 2
55
44
Rocket League
96
76
PUBG: Battlegrounds
35
28
Call of Duty: Warzone
29
16
Marvel Rivals
21
13
Dota 2
68
54

Other games

GTA V
34
28
Minecraft
82
65
Red Dead Redemption 2
16
<10
Cyberpunk 2077
16
<10
EA SPORTS FC
36
28
Roblox
77
61
Elden Ring
14
10
Baldur’s Gate 3
20
12
Euro Truck Simulator 2
28
22
Rust
20
12

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