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GeForce 405
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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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GeForce 405 is positioned at rank 589 and the Quadro FX 560 is on rank 390, so the Quadro FX 560 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 405
Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 560
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce 405 is significantly newer (2015 vs 2008). The GeForce 405 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 405 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.5% 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 405 | Quadro FX 560 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.5%) |
| 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 | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 405 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 405 holds the technical lead. Priced at $5 (vs $15), it costs 67% less, resulting in a 210.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 405 | Quadro FX 560 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+210.5%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($5) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($15) |
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 GeForce 405 and Quadro FX 560
GeForce 405
The GeForce 405 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: 118 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.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 405 scores 118 and the Quadro FX 560 reaches 114 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 405 is built on Maxwell while the Quadro FX 560 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 640 (GeForce 405) vs 240 (Quadro FX 560). Raw compute: 1.306 TFLOPS (GeForce 405) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 560).
| Feature | GeForce 405 | Quadro FX 560 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 118+4% | 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 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 405 | 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce 405 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro FX 560 has 128 MB. The GeForce 405 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce 405) vs 0.25 MB (Quadro FX 560) — the GeForce 405 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 405 | 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 |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.1 (GeForce 405) vs 9_0c (Quadro FX 560). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce 405 | Quadro FX 560 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.1+12% | 9_0c |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 405 draws 75W versus the Quadro FX 560's 189W — a 86.4% difference. The GeForce 405 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 405) vs 350W (Quadro FX 560). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 168mm vs 1mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots.
| Feature | GeForce 405 | Quadro FX 560 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-60% | 189W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 168mm | 1mm |
| Height | 64mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 1.6+167% | 0.6 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 405 launched at $40 MSRP and currently averages $5, while the Quadro FX 560 launched at $299 and now averages $15. The GeForce 405 costs 66.7% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 23.6 (GeForce 405) vs 7.6 (Quadro FX 560) — the GeForce 405 offers 210.5% better value. The GeForce 405 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2008).
| Feature | GeForce 405 | Quadro FX 560 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $40-87% | $299 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5-67% | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | 23.6+211% | 7.6 |
| Codename | GM107 | GT200B |
| Release | October 27 2015 | November 11 2008 |
| Ranking | #671 | #815 |
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