GeForce GTX 560 vs FirePro W4300

CPU

GPU

GeForce GTX 560

2011Core: 810 MHz

FirePro W4300

2015Core: 930 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GTX 560

150

2,768

+1.8%

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

FirePro W4300

2,719

0.0%

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 W4300

#75

Radeon Pro Vega II

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $1800

99%

#76

Radeon PRO W7900

MSRP: $3999|Avg: $3500

98%

#77

Radeon Pro VII

MSRP: $1899|Avg: $1400

97%

#78

Quadro RTX 5000

MSRP: $2299|Avg: $692

94%

#79

Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)

MSRP: $2299|Avg: $692

93%

#80

Radeon Pro W6800X

MSRP: $2799|Avg: $2799

90%

#153

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

2060%

#168

FirePro W4300

MSRP: $379|Avg: $50

100%

#169

Quadro K2200

MSRP: $500|Avg: $40

100%

#173

Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600

MSRP: $119|Avg: $86

98%

#175

Radeon Pro 560

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

97%

#176

Radeon Pro 460

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

96%

#180

Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E

MSRP: $139|Avg: $85

92%

#181

FirePro M5950

MSRP: $200|Avg: $200

92%

#183

Radeon Pro WX 7130

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $200

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 560 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro W4300 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce GTX 560	FirePro W4300
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+300%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 560 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 560 holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $50), it costs 40% less, resulting in a 69.7% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 560	FirePro W4300
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+69.7%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($30)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($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.

GeForce GTX 560 Benchmark Check

FirePro W4300 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 560 and FirePro W4300

GeForce GTX 560

The GeForce GTX 560 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 17 2011. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 810 MHz. It has 336 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,768 points. Launch price was $199.

FirePro W4300

The FirePro W4300 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 1 2015. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 930 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,719 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 560 scores 2,768 and the FirePro W4300 reaches 2,719 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 560 is built on Fermi 2.0 while the FirePro W4300 uses GCN 2.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 336 (GeForce GTX 560) vs 768 (FirePro W4300). Raw compute: 1.089 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 560) vs 1.428 TFLOPS (FirePro W4300).

Feature	GeForce GTX 560	FirePro W4300
G3D Mark Score	2,768+2%	2,719
Architecture	Fermi 2.0	GCN 2.0
Process Node	40 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	336	768+129%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.089 TFLOPS	1.428 TFLOPS+31%
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	56+17%	48
L1 Cache	448 KB+133%	192 KB
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 560	FirePro W4300
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 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the FirePro W4300 has 4 GB. The FirePro W4300 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (GeForce GTX 560) vs 256 KB (FirePro W4300) — the GeForce GTX 560 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 560	FirePro W4300
VRAM Capacity	1 GB	4 GB+300%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

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Media & Encoding

Supported codecs: H.264 (GeForce GTX 560) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (FirePro W4300).

Feature	GeForce GTX 560	FirePro W4300
Encoder	—	VCE 2.0
Decoder	—	UVD 4.2
Codecs	H.264	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 560 draws 150W versus the FirePro W4300's 50W — a 100% difference. The FirePro W4300 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce GTX 560) vs 350W (FirePro W4300). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce GTX 560	FirePro W4300
TDP	150W	50W-67%
Recommended PSU	500W	350W-30%
Power Connector	2x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	—	171mm
Height	—	69mm
Slots	—	1
Temp (Load)	—	71°C
Perf/Watt	18.5	54.4+194%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 560 launched at $199 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the FirePro W4300 launched at $379 and now averages $50. The GeForce GTX 560 costs 40% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 92.3 (GeForce GTX 560) vs 54.4 (FirePro W4300) — the GeForce GTX 560 offers 69.7% better value. The FirePro W4300 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2011).