NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti 3D Vision Benchmarks Linus Tech Tips
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ncix.com It goes up against itself (in SLI) the GTX 460 that it replaces as well as the "ruler of the roost" GTX 580.
The Linus Tech Tips video examines how the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti performs with 3D Vision in a 1080p high detail gaming setup, comparing multiple configurations including a single GTX 560 Ti, a GTX 560 Ti in SLI, the older GTX 460, and the high end GTX 580. The host emphasizes the test platform, specifying an Asus 3D Vision ready monitor, 3D Vision glasses, and a fast system comprised of an Intel Core i7 2600K overclocked to 4.7 GHz, 8 GB of memory, and an SSD boot drive, to minimize CPU bottlenecks and ensure meaningful GPU measurements. He explains that games will be run with 3D Vision enabled, four times anti-aliasing, eight times AF, and at 1080p, noting that stereoscopic 3D is particularly demanding since each frame is rendered from two angles. The video promises a comparative overview of how the GTX 560 Ti variants stack up against the GTX 580 in terms of playable frame rates and visual smoothness in 3D Vision gaming, highlighting that the 560 Ti in SLI can outperform the single 580 in some tests while the 580 can exceed the 560 Ti in others, indicating narrow margins between these options. The host also reflects on how 3D Vision alters the experience, describing it as the most immersive option available short of multi monitor 3D surround, and addresses practical takeaways for enthusiasts choosing a 3D Vision solution. In closing, he provides a snapshot of the test bench components and reiterates the goal of delivering concrete results on which GPU configuration delivers the most satisfactory 3D Vision gaming experience, underlining his conclusion that the GTX 580 generally offers the better 3D Vision experience, while also noting that traditional 3D gaming with the same GPUs can yield different outcomes.
Topics · gaming · hardware · benchmarking · 3dvision · nvidia · graphics
Questions answered
- Which GPU configuration provides the best balance of price and 3D Vision performance in this test?
- The GTX 580 generally offers the smoother 3D Vision experience, with the 560 TI in SLI sometimes matching or approaching its performance in certain tests, but the 580 tends to provide more consistent 3D Vision smoothness across the tested scenarios.
- Why does the 560 TI in SLI sometimes outperform a single GTX 580 in 3D Vision benchmarks?
- Because in 3D Vision, the dual-GPU setup can yield higher peak performance and better frame delivery in some scenes, though the gains are border-line and averaged frame rates may be similar to a single 580 depending on the game and rendering workload.