GeForce 315M vs Quadro FX 560

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 GeForce 315M is positioned at rank 535 and the Quadro FX 560 is on rank 390, so the Quadro FX 560 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 GeForce 315M

#525

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

2835%

#527

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

2570%

#528

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

2563%

#532

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

2331%

#533

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

2315%

#535

GeForce 315M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#536

Radeon HD 7520G + HD 7700M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

100%

#538

Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7600M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

99%

#539

Radeon R7 M445

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

99%

#540

Mobility Radeon HD 540v

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

98%

#541

Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8600/8700M Dual

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

98%

#542

Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8500M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

97%

#543

Radeon HD 7640G + 8670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

97%

#544

Radeon R9 M275

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

97%

#545

Mobility Radeon HD 5430

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

96%

#546

Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8600/8700M Dual

MSRP: $160|Avg: $40

96%

#547

Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8670M Dual

MSRP: $160|Avg: $40

96%

#548

Radeon R5 M335

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

96%

#549

Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8600M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

95%

#550

Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 560

#374

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

38876%

#389

GRID V100-2Q

MSRP: $10000|Avg: $2000

100%

#390

Quadro FX 560

MSRP: $299|Avg: $15

100%

#391

Quadro FX 5800

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $40

92%

#392

FireStream 9170

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $20

84%

#393

RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q

MSRP: $8565|Avg: $8565

84%

#394

Quadro FX 1700

MSRP: $699|Avg: $500

82%

#395

GRID P40-6Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

79%

#396

Quadro FX 540

MSRP: $299|Avg: $15

71%

#397

Tesla M2070-Q

MSRP: $5489|Avg: $50

63%

#398

Quadro FX 1500

MSRP: $699|Avg: $30

63%

#399

Quadro 7000

MSRP: $14499|Avg: $300

63%

#400

Quadro FX 3700

MSRP: $1599|Avg: $500

61%

#401

Quadro FX 4700 X2

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $15

61%

#402

GRID M10-0B

MSRP: $4000|Avg: $1000

58%

#404

GRID K340

MSRP: $3299|Avg: $57

53%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce 315M is significantly newer (2015 vs 2008). The GeForce 315M likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro FX 560 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce 315M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (512 MB vs 128 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro FX 560.

Insight	GeForce 315M	Quadro FX 560
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))
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

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce 315M 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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 315M and Quadro FX 560

GeForce 315M

The GeForce 315M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 27 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 928 MHz to 1020 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 115 points.

Quadro FX 560

The Quadro FX 560 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 11 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 610 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 189W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 114 points. Launch price was $3,499.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 315M scores 115 and the Quadro FX 560 reaches 114 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 315M is built on Maxwell while the Quadro FX 560 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 640 (GeForce 315M) vs 240 (Quadro FX 560). Raw compute: 1.306 TFLOPS (GeForce 315M) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 560).

Feature	GeForce 315M	Quadro FX 560
G3D Mark Score	115	114
Architecture	Maxwell	Tesla 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	55 nm
Shading Units	640+167%	240
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.306 TFLOPS+110%	0.6221 TFLOPS
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	40	80+100%
L2 Cache	2 MB+700%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 315M	Quadro FX 560
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce 315M comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro FX 560 has 128 MB. The GeForce 315M offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce 315M) vs 0.25 MB (Quadro FX 560) — the GeForce 315M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce 315M	Quadro FX 560
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB+300%	0.125 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB+700%	0.25 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 10.1 (GeForce 315M) vs 9_0c (Quadro FX 560). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce 315M	Quadro FX 560
DirectX	10.1+12%	9_0c
Max Displays	2	2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 315M draws 75W versus the Quadro FX 560's 189W — a 86.4% difference. The GeForce 315M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 315M) vs 350W (Quadro FX 560). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.