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FirePro 3D V8750 vs GeForce GTX 560M

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FirePro 3D V8750

2014Core: 850 MHz
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GeForce GTX 560M

2011Core: 775 MHz
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FirePro 3D V8750 vs GeForce GTX 560M Performance Spectrum

FirePro 3D V8750
2 GB 274
1,272
0.0%
brand logoRadeon HD 6550A
brand logoRadeon R7 A8-7670K
brand logoRadeon HD 8690M
brand logoRadeon HD 4850 X2
brand logoRadeon RX 5500M
brand logoRadeon RX 7600M
brand logoRadeon RX 6700S
brand logoRadeon RX 6700 XT
GeForce GTX 560M
3 GB 75
1,281
+0.7%
brand logoGeForce 920M
brand logoGeForce 920A
brand logoGeForce GT 1010
brand logoGeForce 940M
brand logoGeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)
brand logoGeForce GTX 1070 (móvel)
brand logoRTX 2000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU
brand logoGeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU

About G3D Mark

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.

FirePro 3D V8750 vs GeForce GTX 560M: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

FirePro 3D V8750

2014

Why buy it

  • ✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 0.7 vs 0 G3D/$ ($1,799 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • ✅More future proof: GCN 1.0 (2012−2020) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 3 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • ❌2014 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • ❌265.3% higher power demand at 274W vs 75W.

GeForce GTX 560M

2011

Why buy it

  • ✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (3 GB vs 2 GB).
  • ✅Draws 75W instead of 274W, a 199W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • ❌2011 hardware with 3 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 0.7 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $1,799 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce GTX 560M is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 0.7% in PassMark G3D (1,281 vs 1,272), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
FirePro 3D V8750 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a 28nm process instead of 40nm and a newer 2014 generation instead of 2011. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
FirePro 3D V8750 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. GeForce GTX 560M still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

FirePro 3D V8750 vs GeForce GTX 560M Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

AMD

FirePro 3D V8750

The FirePro 3D V8750 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 18 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 274W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,272 points.

NVIDIA

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 V8750 scores 1,272 and the GeForce GTX 560M reaches 1,281 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro 3D V8750 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GTX 560M uses Fermi 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (FirePro 3D V8750) vs 192 (GeForce GTX 560M). Raw compute: 3.482 TFLOPS (FirePro 3D V8750) vs 0.5952 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 560M).

FeatureFirePro 3D V8750GeForce GTX 560M
G3D Mark Score
1,272
1,281
Architecture
GCN 1.0
Fermi 2.0
Process Node
28 nm
40 nm
Shading Units
2048+967%
192
Compute (TFLOPS)
3.482 TFLOPS+485%
0.5952 TFLOPS
ROPs
32+33%
24
TMUs
128+300%
32
L1 Cache
512 KB+100%
256 KB
L2 Cache
768 KB+100%
384 KB
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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 560M gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The FirePro 3D V8750 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureFirePro 3D V8750GeForce GTX 560M
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
NVIDIA Reflex
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro 3D V8750 has 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 560M carries 3 GB. GeForce GTX 560M gives you 50% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the FirePro 3D V8750 and 128-bit on the GeForce GTX 560M. L2 Cache: 768 KB (FirePro 3D V8750) vs 384 KB (GeForce GTX 560M) — the FirePro 3D V8750 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureFirePro 3D V8750GeForce GTX 560M
VRAM Capacity
2 GB
3 GB+50%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
128-bit+100%
L2 Cache
768 KB+100%
384 KB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 10.1 (FirePro 3D V8750) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 560M). Vulkan: None vs 1.2. OpenGL: 3.2 vs 4.0. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

FeatureFirePro 3D V8750GeForce GTX 560M
DirectX
10.1
12 (11_0)+19%
Vulkan
None
1.2
OpenGL
3.2
4.0+25%
Max Displays
2
2
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: UVD 2 (FirePro 3D V8750) vs PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTX 560M). Decoder: UVD 2 vs PureVideo HD VP4. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (FirePro 3D V8750) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 560M).

FeatureFirePro 3D V8750GeForce GTX 560M
Encoder
UVD 2
PureVideo HD VP4
Decoder
UVD 2
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 V8750 draws 274W versus the GeForce GTX 560M's 75W — a 114% difference. The GeForce GTX 560M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro 3D V8750) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 560M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 90°C vs 85°C.

FeatureFirePro 3D V8750GeForce GTX 560M
TDP
274W
75W-73%
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
1x 6-pin
Length
254mm
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Height
111mm
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Slots
2
0-100%
Temp (Load)
90°C
85°C-6%
Perf/Watt
4.6
17.1+272%
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Value Analysis

The newer card here is FirePro 3D V8750 (2014 vs 2011).

FeatureFirePro 3D V8750GeForce GTX 560M
MSRP
$1799
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Codename
Tahiti
GF116
Release
January 18 2014
May 30 2011
Ranking
#423
#804
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