GeForce GTX 560M vs Quadro 2000 D

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.

GeForce GTX 560M vs Quadro 2000 D FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce GTX 560M vs Quadro 2000 D: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce GTX 560M

2011

Why buy it

✅1.9% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 3 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2011 hardware with 3 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 2.1 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
❌21% higher power demand at 75W vs 62W.

Quadro 2000 D

2011

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 2.1 vs 0 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 3 GB).
✅Draws 62W instead of 75W, a 13W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 560M across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌2011 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce GTX 560M is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 1.9% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 3.4% in PassMark G3D (1,281 vs 1,239), so the answer here is pretty clean.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce GTX 560M is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond because it comes out ahead on the available hardware-headroom signals for this matchup.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

Quadro 2000 D makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, Quadro 2000 D is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, GeForce GTX 560M has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce GTX 560M vs Quadro 2000 D Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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.

Quadro 2000 D

The Quadro 2000 D is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 5 2011. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 625 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 62W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,239 points. Launch price was $599.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 560M scores 1,281 and the Quadro 2000 D reaches 1,239 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 560M is built on Fermi 2.0 while the Quadro 2000 D uses Fermi, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 192 (GeForce GTX 560M) vs 192 (Quadro 2000 D). Raw compute: 0.5952 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 560M) vs 0.48 TFLOPS (Quadro 2000 D).

Feature	GeForce GTX 560M	Quadro 2000 D
G3D Mark Score	1,281+3%	1,239
Architecture	Fermi 2.0	Fermi
Process Node	40 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	192	192
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.5952 TFLOPS+24%	0.48 TFLOPS
ROPs	24+50%	16
TMUs	32	32
L1 Cache	256 KB	256 KB
L2 Cache	384 KB+50%	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 560M gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Quadro 2000 D leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce GTX 560M	Quadro 2000 D
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 560M has 3 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro 2000 D carries 4 GB. Quadro 2000 D gives you 33.3% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce GTX 560M and 64-bit on the Quadro 2000 D. L2 Cache: 384 KB (GeForce GTX 560M) vs 256 KB (Quadro 2000 D) — the GeForce GTX 560M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 560M	Quadro 2000 D
VRAM Capacity	3 GB	4 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	384 KB+50%	256 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 560M) vs 12 (11_0) (Quadro 2000 D). OpenGL: 4.0 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce GTX 560M	Quadro 2000 D
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12 (11_0)
OpenGL	4.0	4.6+15%
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs NVDEC 1. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 560M) vs MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264 (Quadro 2000 D).

Feature	GeForce GTX 560M	Quadro 2000 D
Encoder	PureVideo HD VP4	—
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP4	NVDEC 1
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP	MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 560M draws 75W versus the Quadro 2000 D's 62W — a 19% difference. The Quadro 2000 D is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 560M) vs 350W (Quadro 2000 D). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 560M	Quadro 2000 D
TDP	75W	62W-17%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	—	178mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	0-100%	1
Temp (Load)	85°C	75°C-12%
Perf/Watt	17.1	20.0+17%