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GeForce GTX 560 Ti
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Tesla K40m
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Tesla K40m is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 560 Ti.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 560 Ti | Tesla K40m |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Tesla K40m 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 GTX 560 Ti and Tesla K40m
GeForce GTX 560 Ti
The GeForce GTX 560 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 25 2011. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 823 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,080 points. Launch price was $249.
Tesla K40m
The Tesla K40m is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 22 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 745 MHz to 876 MHz. It has 2880 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 245W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,143 points. Launch price was $7,699.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 560 Ti scores 3,080 and the Tesla K40m reaches 3,143 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 560 Ti is built on Fermi 2.0 while the Tesla K40m uses Kepler, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GTX 560 Ti) vs 2,880 (Tesla K40m). Raw compute: 1.263 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 560 Ti) vs 5.046 TFLOPS (Tesla K40m).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 560 Ti | Tesla K40m |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,080 | 3,143+2% |
| Architecture | Fermi 2.0 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 2880+650% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.263 TFLOPS | 5.046 TFLOPS+300% |
| ROPs | 32 | 48+50% |
| TMUs | 64 | 240+275% |
| L1 Cache | 512 KB+113% | 240 KB |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1.5 MB+200% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 560 Ti | Tesla K40m |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 256-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (GeForce GTX 560 Ti) vs 1.5 MB (Tesla K40m) — the Tesla K40m has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 560 Ti | Tesla K40m |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+300% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1.5 MB+200% |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 560 Ti draws 160W versus the Tesla K40m's 245W — a 42% difference. The GeForce GTX 560 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce GTX 560 Ti) vs 350W (Tesla K40m). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 560 Ti | Tesla K40m |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 160W-35% | 245W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 350W-30% |
| Power Connector | 2x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 229mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 19.3+51% | 12.8 |
Value Analysis
The Tesla K40m is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2011).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 560 Ti | Tesla K40m |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $249 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | — |
| Codename | GF114 | GK110B |
| Release | January 25 2011 | November 22 2013 |
| Ranking | #580 | #573 |
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