GeForce Go 6800 vs Quadro FX 560
GeForce Go 6800
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Performance Spectrum - 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.
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 Go 6800 is positioned at rank 277 and the Quadro FX 560 is on rank 390, so the GeForce Go 6800 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce Go 6800
Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 560
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro FX 560 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 7.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce Go 6800.
| Insight | GeForce Go 6800 | Quadro FX 560 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-7.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+7.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro FX 560 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce Go 6800 and Quadro FX 560
GeForce Go 6800
The GeForce Go 6800 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 22 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 1006 MHz to 1058 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 195W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 106 points. Launch price was $499.
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
In G3D Mark, the GeForce Go 6800 scores 106 versus the Quadro FX 560's 114 — the Quadro FX 560 leads by 7.5%. The GeForce Go 6800 is built on Kepler while the Quadro FX 560 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (GeForce Go 6800) vs 240 (Quadro FX 560). Raw compute: 3.25 TFLOPS (GeForce Go 6800) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 560).
| Feature | GeForce Go 6800 | Quadro FX 560 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 106 | 114+8% |
| Architecture | Kepler | Tesla 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 1536+540% | 240 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 3.25 TFLOPS+422% | 0.6221 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 128+60% | 80 |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce Go 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 128 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (GeForce Go 6800) vs 256 KB (Quadro FX 560) — the GeForce Go 6800 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce Go 6800 | Quadro FX 560 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.125 GB | 0.125 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.0 (GeForce Go 6800) vs 9_0c (Quadro FX 560). Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce Go 6800 | Quadro FX 560 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.0+11% | 9_0c |
| Max Displays | 1 | 2+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce Go 6800 draws 195W versus the Quadro FX 560's 189W — a 3.1% difference. The Quadro FX 560 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce Go 6800) vs 350W (Quadro FX 560). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 1mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots.
| Feature | GeForce Go 6800 | Quadro FX 560 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 195W | 189W-3% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 1mm |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 0.5 | 0.6+20% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce Go 6800 is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2008).
| Feature | GeForce Go 6800 | Quadro FX 560 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $299 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $15 |
| Codename | GK104 | GT200B |
| Release | March 22 2012 | November 11 2008 |
| Ranking | #410 | #815 |
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