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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce GTX 560

2011

Why buy it

✅Costs $2,301 less on MSRP ($199 MSRP vs $2,500 MSRP).
✅Delivers 1191.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 13.9 vs 1.1 G3D/$ ($199 MSRP vs $2,500 MSRP).
✅Draws 150W instead of 225W, a 75W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 1 GB vs 2 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2011-era hardware with 1 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

GRID M10-2Q

2015

Why buy it

✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (2 GB vs 1 GB).
✅More future proof: Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
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1156.3% HIGHER MSRP
$2,500 MSRPvs$199 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 1.1 vs 13.9 G3D/$ ($2,500 MSRP vs $199 MSRP).
❌50% higher power demand at 225W vs 150W.

GeForce GTX 560

2011

GRID M10-2Q

2015

Why buy it

✅Costs $2,301 less on MSRP ($199 MSRP vs $2,500 MSRP).
✅Delivers 1191.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 13.9 vs 1.1 G3D/$ ($199 MSRP vs $2,500 MSRP).
✅Draws 150W instead of 225W, a 75W reduction.

Why buy it

✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (2 GB vs 1 GB).
✅More future proof: Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 1 GB vs 2 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2011-era hardware with 1 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
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1156.3% HIGHER MSRP
$2,500 MSRPvs$199 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 1.1 vs 13.9 G3D/$ ($2,500 MSRP vs $199 MSRP).
❌50% higher power demand at 225W vs 150W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 560 better than GRID M10-2Q?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 2,768 vs 2,692 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer GeForce GTX 560 is the overall package: you are getting no meaningful modern upscaling stack, plus much lower power draw (150W vs 225W).

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce GTX 560 is the safer long-term GPU choice because it gives you the stronger overall hardware and feature outlook for modern games.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce GTX 560 can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $199 MSRP. GeForce GTX 560 is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. GeForce GTX 560 is about $2,301 cheaper on MSRP at $199 MSRP versus $2,500 MSRP, and you are getting 2.8% higher G3D Mark. GRID M10-2Q is the newer 2015 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does GRID M10-2Q make more sense than GeForce GTX 560?

Yes. GRID M10-2Q is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture and staying closer to $2,500 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce GTX 560. The trade-off is that GeForce GTX 560 currently gives you 2.8% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 1191.7%.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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

GRID M10-2Q Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 560	GRID M10-2Q
1080p
low	51 FPS	103 FPS
medium	41 FPS	85 FPS
high	25 FPS	67 FPS
ultra	15 FPS	40 FPS
1440p
low	28 FPS	86 FPS
medium	21 FPS	72 FPS
high	12 FPS	51 FPS
ultra	7 FPS	29 FPS
4K
low	11 FPS	28 FPS
medium	9 FPS	26 FPS
high	5 FPS	17 FPS
ultra	5 FPS	15 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 560 Open GRID M10-2Q

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 560	GRID M10-2Q
1080p
low	125 FPS	121 FPS
medium	92 FPS	97 FPS
high	70 FPS	81 FPS
ultra	49 FPS	61 FPS
1440p
low	74 FPS	88 FPS
medium	47 FPS	65 FPS
high	31 FPS	53 FPS
ultra	24 FPS	40 FPS
4K
low	29 FPS	41 FPS
medium	18 FPS	32 FPS
high	13 FPS	29 FPS
ultra	9 FPS	24 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 560 Open GRID M10-2Q

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 560	GRID M10-2Q
1080p
low	125 FPS	121 FPS
medium	100 FPS	97 FPS
high	83 FPS	81 FPS
ultra	62 FPS	61 FPS
1440p
low	93 FPS	91 FPS
medium	75 FPS	73 FPS
high	62 FPS	61 FPS
ultra	47 FPS	45 FPS
4K
low	62 FPS	61 FPS
medium	50 FPS	48 FPS
high	42 FPS	40 FPS
ultra	31 FPS	30 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 560 Open GRID M10-2Q

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 560	GRID M10-2Q
1080p
low	125 FPS	121 FPS
medium	99 FPS	97 FPS
high	83 FPS	81 FPS
ultra	62 FPS	61 FPS
1440p
low	93 FPS	91 FPS
medium	75 FPS	73 FPS
high	62 FPS	61 FPS
ultra	47 FPS	45 FPS
4K
low	62 FPS	61 FPS
medium	49 FPS	48 FPS
high	39 FPS	40 FPS
ultra	29 FPS	30 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 560 Open GRID M10-2Q

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 560 and GRID M10-2Q

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.

GRID M10-2Q

The GRID M10-2Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 557 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,692 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 560 scores 2,768 and the GRID M10-2Q reaches 2,692 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 560 is built on Fermi 2.0 while the GRID M10-2Q uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 336 (GeForce GTX 560) vs 2,048 (GRID M10-2Q). Raw compute: 1.089 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 560) vs 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID M10-2Q).

Feature	GeForce GTX 560	GRID M10-2Q
G3D Mark Score	2,768+3%	2,692
Architecture	Fermi 2.0	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	40 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	336	2048+510%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.089 TFLOPS	4.825 TFLOPS+343%
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	56	128+129%
L1 Cache	448 KB	768 KB+71%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 560 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The GRID M10-2Q relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 560	GRID M10-2Q
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 560 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the GRID M10-2Q has 2 GB. The GRID M10-2Q offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (GeForce GTX 560) vs 2 MB (GRID M10-2Q) — the GRID M10-2Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 560	GRID M10-2Q
VRAM Capacity	1 GB	2 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 560 draws 150W versus the GRID M10-2Q's 225W — a 40% difference. The GeForce GTX 560 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce GTX 560) vs 350W (GRID M10-2Q). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce GTX 560	GRID M10-2Q
TDP	150W-33%	225W
Recommended PSU	500W	350W-30%
Power Connector	2x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	—	1mm
Slots	—	0
Perf/Watt	18.5+54%	12.0

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 560 launched at $199 MSRP, while the GRID M10-2Q launched at $2500. The GeForce GTX 560 costs 92% less ($2301 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 13.9 (GeForce GTX 560) vs 1.1 (GRID M10-2Q) — the GeForce GTX 560 offers 1163.6% better value. The GRID M10-2Q is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2011).