GeForce GTX 560M SLI vs FirePro D500
GeForce GTX 560M SLI
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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.
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. The GeForce GTX 560M SLI is positioned at rank 163 and the FirePro D500 is on rank 226, so the GeForce GTX 560M SLI offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 560M SLI
Performance Per Dollar FirePro D500
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 560M SLI is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro D500 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 560M SLI | FirePro D500 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (279mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 560M SLI remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 560M SLI and FirePro D500
GeForce GTX 560M SLI
The GeForce GTX 560M SLI is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 6 2011. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 775 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,274 points.
FirePro D500
The FirePro D500 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 18 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 725 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 274W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,272 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 560M SLI scores 2,274 and the FirePro D500 reaches 2,272 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 560M SLI is built on Fermi while the FirePro D500 uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GTX 560M SLI) vs 1,536 (FirePro D500).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 560M SLI | FirePro D500 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,274 | 2,272 |
| Architecture | Fermi | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 1536+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 560M SLI | FirePro D500 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 560M SLI comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the FirePro D500 has 4 GB. The FirePro D500 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 560M SLI | FirePro D500 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 4 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 560M SLI) vs 12 (FirePro D500). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.0 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 6.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 560M SLI | FirePro D500 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.0 | 4.6+15% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 6+200% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTX 560M SLI) vs VCE 1.0 (FirePro D500). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs UVD 3.2. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 560M SLI) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro D500).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 560M SLI | FirePro D500 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | PureVideo HD VP4 | VCE 1.0 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP4 | UVD 3.2 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 560M SLI draws 100W versus the FirePro D500's 274W — a 93% difference. The GeForce GTX 560M SLI is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 560M SLI) vs 350W (FirePro D500). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 90°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 560M SLI | FirePro D500 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W-64% | 274W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 279mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 90°C | 75°C-17% |
| Perf/Watt | 22.7+173% | 8.3 |
Value Analysis
The FirePro D500 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2011).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 560M SLI | FirePro D500 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $500 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $150 |
| Codename | N12E-GS | Tahiti |
| Release | January 6 2011 | January 18 2014 |
| Ranking | #632 | #484 |
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