GeForce GTX 560 SE vs FirePro M6000

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GTX 560 SE

150

1,847

+1.5%

GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2

1,820

0.0%

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro M6000

#84

Radeon PRO V710

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $2000

99%

#85

RTX A5500

MSRP: $3600|Avg: $2200

97%

#86

Radeon Pro WX 9100

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $550

92%

#87

A10G

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2000

90%

#88

Tesla T4

MSRP: $1880|Avg: $1000

89%

#89

Tesla M40 24GB

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $120

88%

#178

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

2434%

#193

FirePro M6000

MSRP: $300|Avg: $50

100%

#196

FirePro M4170

MSRP: $200|Avg: $80

96%

#197

GRID K140Q

MSRP: $125|Avg: $500

96%

#200

Radeon Pro Duo

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $799

91%

#201

P102-100

MSRP: $600|Avg: $80

91%

#203

Quadro FX 2700

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

89%

#206

FirePro V3900

MSRP: $119|Avg: $30

87%

#207

Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B

MSRP: $119|Avg: $89

87%

#208

Tesla K8

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $100

84%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 560 SE is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro M6000 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce GTX 560 SE	FirePro M6000
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The FirePro M6000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro M6000 holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $150), it costs 67% less, resulting in a 195.6% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 560 SE	FirePro M6000
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+195.6%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150)	✅More affordable ($50)

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 GTX 560 SE and FirePro M6000

GeForce GTX 560 SE

The GeForce GTX 560 SE is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 20 2012. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 736 MHz. It has 288 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,847 points. Launch price was $89.99.

FirePro M6000

The FirePro M6000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 1 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 43W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,820 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 560 SE scores 1,847 and the FirePro M6000 reaches 1,820 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 560 SE is built on Fermi 2.0 while the FirePro M6000 uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 288 (GeForce GTX 560 SE) vs 640 (FirePro M6000). Raw compute: 0.8479 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 560 SE) vs 1.024 TFLOPS (FirePro M6000).

Feature	GeForce GTX 560 SE	FirePro M6000
G3D Mark Score	1,847+1%	1,820
Architecture	Fermi 2.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	40 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	288	640+122%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.8479 TFLOPS	1.024 TFLOPS+21%
ROPs	24+50%	16
TMUs	48+20%	40
L1 Cache	384 KB+140%	160 KB
L2 Cache	384 KB+50%	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 560 SE	FirePro M6000
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 560 SE comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the FirePro M6000 has 2 GB. The FirePro M6000 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 384 KB (GeForce GTX 560 SE) vs 256 KB (FirePro M6000) — the GeForce GTX 560 SE has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 560 SE	FirePro M6000
VRAM Capacity	1 GB	2 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	384 KB+50%	256 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_0 (GeForce GTX 560 SE) vs 11.1 (FirePro M6000). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 6.

Feature	GeForce GTX 560 SE	FirePro M6000
DirectX	12_0+8%	11.1
Max Displays	2	6+200%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 1st Gen (GeForce GTX 560 SE) vs VCE 1.0 (FirePro M6000). Decoder: NVDEC 1st Gen vs UVD 4.0.

Feature	GeForce GTX 560 SE	FirePro M6000
Encoder	NVENC 1st Gen	VCE 1.0
Decoder	NVDEC 1st Gen	UVD 4.0
Codecs	—	MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,MPEG-4

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 560 SE draws 150W versus the FirePro M6000's 43W — a 110.9% difference. The FirePro M6000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce GTX 560 SE) vs 350W (FirePro M6000). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 210mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.

Feature	GeForce GTX 560 SE	FirePro M6000
TDP	150W	43W-71%
Recommended PSU	500W	350W-30%
Power Connector	2x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	210mm	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	—	85
Perf/Watt	12.3	42.3+244%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 560 SE launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the FirePro M6000 launched at $300 and now averages $50. The FirePro M6000 costs 66.7% less ($100 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 12.3 (GeForce GTX 560 SE) vs 36.4 (FirePro M6000) — the FirePro M6000 offers 195.9% better value.