
GeForce GTX 560M
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 is positioned at rank 165 and the FirePro 3D V8750 is on rank 370, so the GeForce GTX 560M 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
Performance Per Dollar FirePro 3D V8750
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 560M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (3 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro 3D V8750.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 560M | FirePro 3D V8750 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+50%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (254mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 560M 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.

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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 560M and FirePro 3D V8750

GeForce GTX 560M
The GeForce GTX 560M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 30 2011. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 775 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,281 points.

FirePro 3D V8750
The FirePro 3D V8750 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 18 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 274W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,272 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 560M scores 1,281 and the FirePro 3D V8750 reaches 1,272 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 560M is built on Fermi 2.0 while the FirePro 3D V8750 uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 192 (GeForce GTX 560M) vs 2,048 (FirePro 3D V8750). Raw compute: 0.5952 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 560M) vs 3.482 TFLOPS (FirePro 3D V8750).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 560M | FirePro 3D V8750 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,281 | 1,272 |
| Architecture | Fermi 2.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 192 | 2048+967% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.5952 TFLOPS | 3.482 TFLOPS+485% |
| ROPs | 24 | 32+33% |
| TMUs | 32 | 128+300% |
| L1 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
| L2 Cache | 384 KB | 768 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 560M | FirePro 3D V8750 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 comes with 3 GB of VRAM, while the FirePro 3D V8750 has 2 GB. The GeForce GTX 560M offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 384 KB (GeForce GTX 560M) vs 768 KB (FirePro 3D V8750) — the FirePro 3D V8750 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 560M | FirePro 3D V8750 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 3 GB+50% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 384 KB | 768 KB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 560M) vs 10.1 (FirePro 3D V8750). Vulkan: 1.2 vs None. OpenGL: 4.0 vs 3.2. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 560M | FirePro 3D V8750 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0)+19% | 10.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | None |
| OpenGL | 4.0+25% | 3.2 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTX 560M) vs UVD 2 (FirePro 3D V8750). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs UVD 2. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 560M) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (FirePro 3D V8750).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 560M | FirePro 3D V8750 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | PureVideo HD VP4 | UVD 2 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP4 | UVD 2 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 560M draws 75W versus the FirePro 3D V8750's 274W — a 114% difference. The GeForce GTX 560M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 560M) vs 350W (FirePro 3D V8750). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 90°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 560M | FirePro 3D V8750 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-73% | 274W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 254mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C-6% | 90°C |
| Perf/Watt | 17.1+272% | 4.6 |
Value Analysis
The FirePro 3D V8750 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2011).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 560M | FirePro 3D V8750 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $1799 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $500 |
| Codename | GF116 | Tahiti |
| Release | May 30 2011 | January 18 2014 |
| Ranking | #804 | #423 |
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