GeForce GTX 560 vs Quadro M620
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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 Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Quadro M620 is significantly newer (2017 vs 2011). The Quadro M620 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 560 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 560 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro M620 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 560 | Quadro M620 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| 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 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 $40), it costs 25% less, resulting in a 33.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 560 | Quadro M620 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+33.8%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($30) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($40) |
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 and Quadro M620
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 M620
The Quadro M620 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 11 2017. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 756 MHz to 977 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,758 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 560 scores 2,768 and the Quadro M620 reaches 2,758 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 560 is built on Fermi 2.0 while the Quadro M620 uses Maxwell, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 336 (GeForce GTX 560) vs 512 (Quadro M620). Raw compute: 1.089 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 560) vs 1 TFLOPS (Quadro M620).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 560 | Quadro M620 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,768 | 2,758 |
| Architecture | Fermi 2.0 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 336 | 512+52% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.089 TFLOPS+9% | 1 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 56+75% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 448 KB+75% | 256 KB |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 560 | Quadro M620 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The GeForce GTX 560 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro M620 has 2 GB. The Quadro M620 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 (Quadro M620) — the Quadro M620 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 560 | Quadro M620 |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 560 draws 150W versus the Quadro M620's 30W — a 133.3% difference. The Quadro M620 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce GTX 560) vs 350W (Quadro M620). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 560 | Quadro M620 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 30W-80% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 350W-30% |
| Power Connector | 2x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 1mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Perf/Watt | 18.5 | 91.9+397% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 560 launched at $199 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Quadro M620 launched at $0 and now averages $40. The GeForce GTX 560 costs 25% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 92.3 (GeForce GTX 560) vs 69.0 (Quadro M620) — the GeForce GTX 560 offers 33.8% better value. The Quadro M620 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2011).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 560 | Quadro M620 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $199 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-25% | $40 |
| Performance per Dollar | 92.3+34% | 69.0 |
| Codename | GF114 | GM107 |
| Release | May 17 2011 | January 11 2017 |
| Ranking | #605 | #606 |
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