GeForce GTX 560 vs RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q

GeForce GTX 560

2011Core: 810 MHz

RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q

2025Core: 1590 MHzBoost: 2617 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GTX 560

150

2,768

+0.8%

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q

600

2,747

0.0%

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

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 RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q

#378

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

46166%

#393

RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q

MSRP: $8565|Avg: $8565

100%

#394

FireStream 9170

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $20

100%

#395

Quadro FX 1700

MSRP: $699|Avg: $500

97%

#396

GRID P40-6Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

94%

#397

Quadro FX 540

MSRP: $299|Avg: $15

84%

#398

Quadro FX 1500

MSRP: $699|Avg: $30

75%

#399

Quadro 7000

MSRP: $14499|Avg: $300

75%

#400

Tesla M2070-Q

MSRP: $5489|Avg: $50

75%

#401

Quadro FX 4700 X2

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $15

72%

#402

Quadro FX 3700

MSRP: $1599|Avg: $500

72%

#403

GRID M10-0B

MSRP: $4000|Avg: $1000

69%

#405

GRID K340

MSRP: $3299|Avg: $57

63%

#406

Quadro FX 4600

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $50

63%

#407

Quadro FX 5600

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $50

56%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q is significantly newer (2025 vs 2011). The RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q 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 0.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce GTX 560	RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014))	Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) (5nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	Standard Size (304mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 560 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $30 versus $8,565 for the RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q, it costs 100% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 28668.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 560	RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+28668.3%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($30)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($8,565)

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

RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 560 and RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q

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.

RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q

The RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 18 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1590 MHz to 2617 MHz. It has 24064 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 600W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 188 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,747 points. Launch price was $8,565.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 560 scores 2,768 and the RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q reaches 2,747 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 560 is built on Fermi 2.0 while the RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q uses Blackwell 2.0, both on 40 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 336 (GeForce GTX 560) vs 24,064 (RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q). Raw compute: 1.089 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 560) vs 126 TFLOPS (RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q).

Feature	GeForce GTX 560	RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q
G3D Mark Score	2,768	2,747
Architecture	Fermi 2.0	Blackwell 2.0
Process Node	40 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	336	24064+7062%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.089 TFLOPS	126 TFLOPS+11470%
ROPs	32	192+500%
TMUs	56	752+1243%
L1 Cache	0.44 MB	23.5 MB+5241%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	128 MB+25500%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 560	RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 560 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q has 2 GB. The RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 512-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (GeForce GTX 560) vs 128 MB (RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q) — the RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 560	RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q
VRAM Capacity	1 GB	2 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR7
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	1792 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit	512-bit+300%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	128 MB+25500%

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Media & Encoding

Supported codecs: H.264 (GeForce GTX 560) vs AV1,HEVC,H.264,VP9 (RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q).

Feature	GeForce GTX 560	RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q
Encoder	—	NVENC 9th Gen
Decoder	—	NVDEC 6th Gen
Codecs	H.264	AV1,HEVC,H.264,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 560 draws 150W versus the RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q's 600W — a 120% difference. The GeForce GTX 560 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce GTX 560) vs 350W (RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce GTX 560	RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q
TDP	150W-75%	600W
Recommended PSU	500W	350W-30%
Power Connector	2x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	—	304mm
Height	—	137mm
Slots	—	2
Perf/Watt	18.5+302%	4.6

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 560 launched at $199 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q launched at $8565 and now averages $8565. The GeForce GTX 560 costs 99.6% less ($8535 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 92.3 (GeForce GTX 560) vs 0.3 (RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q) — the GeForce GTX 560 offers 30666.7% better value. The RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2011).