GeForce Go 7800 vs Quadro FX 560
GeForce Go 7800
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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 7800 is positioned at rank 265 and the Quadro FX 560 is on rank 390, so the GeForce Go 7800 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 7800
Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 560
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce Go 7800 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (256 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 Go 7800 | Quadro FX 560 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce Go 7800 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 7800 and Quadro FX 560
GeForce Go 7800
The GeForce Go 7800 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 23 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 863 MHz to 900 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 115 points. Launch price was $649.
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 Go 7800 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 Go 7800 is built on Kepler while the Quadro FX 560 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce Go 7800) vs 240 (Quadro FX 560). Raw compute: 4.156 TFLOPS (GeForce Go 7800) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 560).
| Feature | GeForce Go 7800 | Quadro FX 560 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 115 | 114 |
| Architecture | Kepler | Tesla 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 2304+860% | 240 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.156 TFLOPS+568% | 0.6221 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 48+50% | 32 |
| TMUs | 192+140% | 80 |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB+500% | 0.25 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce Go 7800 | 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 Go 7800 comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro FX 560 has 128 MB. The GeForce Go 7800 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (GeForce Go 7800) vs 0.25 MB (Quadro FX 560) — the GeForce Go 7800 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce Go 7800 | 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 | 1.5 MB+500% | 0.25 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9.0c (GeForce Go 7800) vs 9_0c (Quadro FX 560). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce Go 7800 | Quadro FX 560 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9.0c | 9_0c |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce Go 7800 draws 250W versus the Quadro FX 560's 189W — a 27.8% difference. The Quadro FX 560 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce Go 7800) vs 350W (Quadro FX 560). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 1mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots.
| Feature | GeForce Go 7800 | Quadro FX 560 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 189W-24% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 1mm |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 80 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 0.5 | 0.6+20% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce Go 7800 is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2008).
| Feature | GeForce Go 7800 | Quadro FX 560 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $299 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $15 |
| Codename | GK110 | GT200B |
| Release | May 23 2013 | November 11 2008 |
| Ranking | #320 | #815 |
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