FirePro W4300 vs GeForce GTX 560
FirePro W4300
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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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The FirePro W4300 is positioned at rank #168 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FirePro W4300
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 560 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro W4300 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | FirePro W4300 | GeForce GTX 560 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 560 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 560 holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $50), it costs 40% less, resulting in a 69.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro W4300 | GeForce GTX 560 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+69.7%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) | ✅More affordable ($30) |
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of FirePro W4300 and GeForce GTX 560
FirePro W4300
The FirePro W4300 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 1 2015. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 930 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,719 points.
GeForce GTX 560
The GeForce GTX 560 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 17 2011. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 810 MHz. It has 336 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,768 points. Launch price was $199.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro W4300 scores 2,719 and the GeForce GTX 560 reaches 2,768 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro W4300 is built on GCN 2.0 while the GeForce GTX 560 uses Fermi 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 768 (FirePro W4300) vs 336 (GeForce GTX 560). Raw compute: 1.428 TFLOPS (FirePro W4300) vs 1.089 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 560).
| Feature | FirePro W4300 | GeForce GTX 560 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,719 | 2,768+2% |
| Architecture | GCN 2.0 | Fermi 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 768+129% | 336 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.428 TFLOPS+31% | 1.089 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 48 | 56+17% |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB | 448 KB+133% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro W4300 | GeForce GTX 560 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The FirePro W4300 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 560 has 1 GB. The FirePro W4300 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (FirePro W4300) vs 512 KB (GeForce GTX 560) — the GeForce GTX 560 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | FirePro W4300 | GeForce GTX 560 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+300% | 1 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Media & Encoding
Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (FirePro W4300) vs H.264 (GeForce GTX 560).
| Feature | FirePro W4300 | GeForce GTX 560 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 2.0 | — |
| Decoder | UVD 4.2 | — |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 | H.264 |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro W4300 draws 50W versus the GeForce GTX 560's 150W — a 100% difference. The FirePro W4300 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W4300) vs 500W (GeForce GTX 560). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 6-pin.
| Feature | FirePro W4300 | GeForce GTX 560 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-67% | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-30% | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 2x 6-pin |
| Length | 171mm | — |
| Height | 69mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 71°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 54.4+194% | 18.5 |
Value Analysis
The FirePro W4300 launched at $379 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the GeForce GTX 560 launched at $199 and now averages $30. The GeForce GTX 560 costs 40% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 54.4 (FirePro W4300) vs 92.3 (GeForce GTX 560) — the GeForce GTX 560 offers 69.7% better value. The FirePro W4300 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2011).
| Feature | FirePro W4300 | GeForce GTX 560 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $379 | $199-47% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $30-40% |
| Performance per Dollar | 54.4 | 92.3+70% |
| Codename | Bonaire | GF114 |
| Release | December 1 2015 | May 17 2011 |
| Ranking | #590 | #605 |
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