FirePro 3D V5800 vs GeForce GTX 560M

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The FirePro 3D V5800 is positioned at rank 264 and the GeForce GTX 560M is on rank 165, so the GeForce GTX 560M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro 3D V5800

#108

Quadro M6000

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $500

91%

#109

Quadro M6000 24GB

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $600

91%

#249

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

5748%

#264

FirePro 3D V5800

MSRP: $479|Avg: $30

100%

#265

GRID M40

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $100

97%

#266

GRID M3-3020

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $50

97%

#267

GRID P40-8Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

97%

#268

FirePro V3800

MSRP: $129|Avg: $12

97%

#269

FirePro V5800

MSRP: $479|Avg: $15

96%

#270

FirePro 3D V7800

MSRP: $759|Avg: $40

96%

#271

FirePro S9050

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1825

95%

#272

FirePro R5000

MSRP: $1099|Avg: $150

94%

#273

GRID M6-8Q

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100

93%

#276

GRID K120Q

MSRP: $125|Avg: $20

91%

#277

Tesla M60

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $250

91%

#279

FirePro V7900

MSRP: $999|Avg: $120

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 560M

#43

Radeon RX 8060S

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

100%

#47

Radeon RX 6700S

MSRP: $479|Avg: $300

98%

#155

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

339%

#157

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

307%

#158

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

306%

#162

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

279%

#163

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

277%

#165

GeForce GTX 560M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#172

GeForce GT 540M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

99%

#177

GeForce GTX 860M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

97%

#179

Radeon R9 360

MSRP: $99|Avg: $55

96%

#180

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $65

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 560M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4% higher G3D Mark score and 200% more VRAM (3 GB vs 1 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro 3D V5800.

Insight	FirePro 3D V5800	GeForce GTX 560M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-4%)	✅Leading raw performance (+4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+200%)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 560M remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

Performance Check

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

FirePro 3D V5800 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro 3D V5800 and GeForce GTX 560M

FirePro 3D V5800

The FirePro 3D V5800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 26 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 690 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 74W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,232 points. Launch price was $479.

GeForce GTX 560M

The GeForce GTX 560M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 30 2011. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 775 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,281 points.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro 3D V5800 scores 1,232 and the GeForce GTX 560M reaches 1,281 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro 3D V5800 is built on TeraScale 2 while the GeForce GTX 560M uses Fermi 2.0, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 800 (FirePro 3D V5800) vs 192 (GeForce GTX 560M). Raw compute: 1.104 TFLOPS (FirePro 3D V5800) vs 0.5952 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 560M).

Feature	FirePro 3D V5800	GeForce GTX 560M
G3D Mark Score	1,232	1,281+4%
Architecture	TeraScale 2	Fermi 2.0
Process Node	40 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	800+317%	192
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.104 TFLOPS+85%	0.5952 TFLOPS
ROPs	16	24+50%
TMUs	40+25%	32
L1 Cache	80 KB	256 KB+220%
L2 Cache	256 KB	384 KB+50%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro 3D V5800	GeForce GTX 560M
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro 3D V5800 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 560M has 3 GB. The GeForce GTX 560M offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (FirePro 3D V5800) vs 384 KB (GeForce GTX 560M) — the GeForce GTX 560M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro 3D V5800	GeForce GTX 560M
VRAM Capacity	1 GB	3 GB+200%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	256 KB	384 KB+50%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.0 (FirePro 3D V5800) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 560M). OpenGL: 4.1 vs 4.0. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 2.

Feature	FirePro 3D V5800	GeForce GTX 560M
DirectX	11.0	12 (11_0)+9%
OpenGL	4.1+2%	4.0
Max Displays	3+50%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: UVD 2.3 (FirePro 3D V5800) vs PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTX 560M). Decoder: UVD 2.3 vs PureVideo HD VP4. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (FirePro 3D V5800) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 560M).

Feature	FirePro 3D V5800	GeForce GTX 560M
Encoder	UVD 2.3	PureVideo HD VP4
Decoder	UVD 2.3	PureVideo HD VP4
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro 3D V5800 draws 74W versus the GeForce GTX 560M's 75W — a 1.3% difference. The FirePro 3D V5800 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro 3D V5800) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 560M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 90°C vs 85°C.

Feature	FirePro 3D V5800	GeForce GTX 560M
TDP	74W-1%	75W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	1x 6-pin
Length	229mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	1	0-100%
Temp (Load)	90°C	85°C-6%
Perf/Watt	16.6	17.1+3%