GeForce 6800 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 6800 is positioned at rank 726 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 6800

#716

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

28571%

#718

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

25900%

#719

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

25832%

#723

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

23489%

#724

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

23329%

#726

GeForce 6800

MSRP: $299|Avg: $50

100%

#727

Radeon 3100

MSRP: $199|Avg: $30

97%

#728

GeForce 6800 GT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $40

95%

#729

GeForce 7950 GX2

MSRP: $599|Avg: $80

89%

#730

Mobility Radeon X1450

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

87%

#731

MOBILITY RADEON X1800

MSRP: $399|Avg: $50

87%

#732

MOBILITY RADEON 9550

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

79%

#733

MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP

MSRP: $20|Avg: $5

79%

#734

GeForce 6200

MSRP: $129|Avg: $10

76%

#736

GeForce FX 5500

MSRP: $37|Avg: $30

58%

#737

MOBILITY RADEON 9800

MSRP: $229|Avg: $25

53%

#738

RADEON 9500

MSRP: $179|Avg: $30

53%

#739

RADEON X850 XT

MSRP: $499|Avg: $50

42%

#740

RADEON 9800

MSRP: $399|Avg: $399

39%

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 6800 is significantly newer (2014 vs 2008). The GeForce 6800 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 Quadro FX 560 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce 6800 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce 6800	Quadro FX 560
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Quadro FX 560 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Quadro FX 560 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $50), it costs 70% less, resulting in a 236.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce 6800	Quadro FX 560
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+236.3%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50)	✅More affordable ($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.

GeForce 6800 Benchmark Check

Quadro FX 560 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 6800 and Quadro FX 560

GeForce 6800

The GeForce 6800 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 22 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1150 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 113 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 6800 scores 113 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 6800 is built on Maxwell while the Quadro FX 560 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 256 (GeForce 6800) vs 240 (Quadro FX 560). Raw compute: 0.5888 TFLOPS (GeForce 6800) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 560).

Feature	GeForce 6800	Quadro FX 560
G3D Mark Score	113	114
Architecture	Maxwell	Tesla 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	55 nm
Shading Units	256+7%	240
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.5888 TFLOPS	0.6221 TFLOPS+6%
ROPs	8	32+300%
TMUs	16	80+400%
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 6800	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 6800 comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro FX 560 has 128 MB. The GeForce 6800 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 6800) vs 0.25 MB (Quadro FX 560) — the GeForce 6800 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce 6800	Quadro FX 560
VRAM Capacity	0.25 GB+100%	0.125 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	0.25 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 9.0c (GeForce 6800) vs 9_0c (Quadro FX 560). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce 6800	Quadro FX 560
DirectX	9.0c	9_0c
Max Displays	2	2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 6800 draws 33W versus the Quadro FX 560's 189W — a 140.5% difference. The GeForce 6800 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 6800) vs 350W (Quadro FX 560). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 198mm vs 1mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots.

Feature	GeForce 6800	Quadro FX 560
TDP	33W-83%	189W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	PCIe-powered
Length	198mm	1mm
Height	111mm	—
Slots	1	1
Temp (Load)	80	—
Perf/Watt	3.4+467%	0.6

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Value Analysis

The GeForce 6800 launched at $299 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Quadro FX 560 launched at $299 and now averages $15. The Quadro FX 560 costs 70% less ($35 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.3 (GeForce 6800) vs 7.6 (Quadro FX 560) — the Quadro FX 560 offers 230.4% better value. The GeForce 6800 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2008).