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 $4,200 less on MSRP ($199 MSRP vs $4,399 MSRP).
✅Delivers 2173% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 13.9 vs 0.6 G3D/$ ($199 MSRP vs $4,399 MSRP).
✅Draws 150W instead of 204W, a 54W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 1 GB vs 6 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.

Quadro 6000

2010

Why buy it

✅500% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 1 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2010-era hardware with 6 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
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2110.6% HIGHER MSRP
$4,399 MSRPvs$199 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0.6 vs 13.9 G3D/$ ($4,399 MSRP vs $199 MSRP).
❌36% higher power demand at 204W vs 150W.

GeForce GTX 560

2011

Quadro 6000

2010

Why buy it

✅Costs $4,200 less on MSRP ($199 MSRP vs $4,399 MSRP).
✅Delivers 2173% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 13.9 vs 0.6 G3D/$ ($199 MSRP vs $4,399 MSRP).
✅Draws 150W instead of 204W, a 54W reduction.

Why buy it

✅500% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 1 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 1 GB vs 6 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: 2010-era hardware with 6 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
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2110.6% HIGHER MSRP
$4,399 MSRPvs$199 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0.6 vs 13.9 G3D/$ ($4,399 MSRP vs $199 MSRP).
❌36% higher power demand at 204W vs 150W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 560 better than Quadro 6000?

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 a newer generation, no meaningful modern upscaling stack, plus much lower power draw (150W vs 204W).

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

GeForce GTX 560 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2011 generation instead of 2010. That makes it the safer long-run choice 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 $4,200 cheaper on MSRP at $199 MSRP versus $4,399 MSRP, and you are getting 2.8% higher G3D Mark. Moving to $199 MSRP gets you newer hardware, lower power draw (150W vs 204W), and no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

Is Quadro 6000 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Quadro 6000 is still a strong gaming card in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. Price is really the swing factor here. If you find it at or below $4,399 MSRP, it remains a very sensible buy. GeForce GTX 560 is still the safer recommendation for most fresh builds because it offers a cleaner overall package with newer hardware and no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

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

Quadro 6000 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 560	Quadro 6000
1080p
low	51 FPS	67 FPS
medium	41 FPS	58 FPS
high	25 FPS	42 FPS
ultra	15 FPS	29 FPS
1440p
low	28 FPS	55 FPS
medium	21 FPS	48 FPS
high	12 FPS	31 FPS
ultra	7 FPS	21 FPS
4K
low	11 FPS	22 FPS
medium	9 FPS	21 FPS
high	5 FPS	13 FPS
ultra	5 FPS	11 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 560 Open Quadro 6000

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 560	Quadro 6000
1080p
low	125 FPS	109 FPS
medium	92 FPS	87 FPS
high	70 FPS	70 FPS
ultra	49 FPS	53 FPS
1440p
low	74 FPS	74 FPS
medium	47 FPS	56 FPS
high	31 FPS	41 FPS
ultra	24 FPS	31 FPS
4K
low	29 FPS	35 FPS
medium	18 FPS	28 FPS
high	13 FPS	25 FPS
ultra	9 FPS	19 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 560 Open Quadro 6000

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 560	Quadro 6000
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 Quadro 6000

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 560	Quadro 6000
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 Quadro 6000

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 560 and Quadro 6000

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.

Quadro 6000

The Quadro 6000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 10 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 574 MHz. It has 448 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 204W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,692 points. Launch price was $4,399.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 560 scores 2,768 and the Quadro 6000 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 Quadro 6000 uses Fermi, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 336 (GeForce GTX 560) vs 448 (Quadro 6000). Raw compute: 1.089 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 560) vs 1.028 TFLOPS (Quadro 6000).

Feature	GeForce GTX 560	Quadro 6000
G3D Mark Score	2,768+3%	2,692
Architecture	Fermi 2.0	Fermi
Process Node	40 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	336	448+33%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.089 TFLOPS+6%	1.028 TFLOPS
ROPs	32	48+50%
TMUs	56	56
L1 Cache	448 KB	896 KB+100%
L2 Cache	512 KB	768 KB+50%

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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 Quadro 6000 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 560	Quadro 6000
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 Quadro 6000 has 6 GB. The Quadro 6000 offers 500% 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 768 KB (Quadro 6000) — the Quadro 6000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 560	Quadro 6000
VRAM Capacity	1 GB	6 GB+500%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB	768 KB+50%

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 560 draws 150W versus the Quadro 6000's 204W — a 30.5% difference. The GeForce GTX 560 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce GTX 560) vs 350W (Quadro 6000). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce GTX 560	Quadro 6000
TDP	150W-26%	204W
Recommended PSU	500W	350W-30%
Power Connector	2x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Perf/Watt	18.5+40%	13.2

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 560 launched at $199 MSRP, while the Quadro 6000 launched at $4399. The GeForce GTX 560 costs 95.5% less ($4200 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 13.9 (GeForce GTX 560) vs 0.6 (Quadro 6000) — the GeForce GTX 560 offers 2216.7% better value. The GeForce GTX 560 is the newer GPU (2011 vs 2010).