GeForce RTX 4060 Ti vs Quadro FX 560

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

2023Core: 2310 MHzBoost: 2535 MHz
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NVIDIA

Quadro FX 560

2008Core: 610 MHz
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GeForce RTX 4060 Ti vs Quadro FX 560 Performance Spectrum

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.

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti vs Quadro FX 560 FPS Benchmarks

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

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GeForce RTX 4060 Ti vs Quadro FX 560: 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 RTX 4060 Ti

2023

Why buy it

  • 6093.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Delivers 14789.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 56.8 vs 0.4 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
  • Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
  • 6300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 128 MB).
  • Better long-term bet: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • 23900% longer card at 240mm vs 1mm.

Quadro FX 560

2008

Why buy it

  • Costs $100 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
  • Measures 1mm instead of 240mm, a 239mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 Ti across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Less VRAM, with 128 MB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
  • 2008 hardware with 128 MB 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 0.4 vs 56.8 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 6093.3% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 19769.3% in PassMark G3D (22,651 vs 114), so the answer here is pretty clean.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 8 GB vs 128 MB of VRAM, the newer feature stack, with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) and DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023), while Quadro FX 560 is limited to no meaningful modern upscaling stack and no comparable frame-generation support, a 5nm process instead of 55nm, and 34 vs 0 ray-tracing units. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti makes the most sense to buy today. It is $100 more expensive on MSRP at $399 vs $299, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 14789.5% (56.8 vs 0.4), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti vs Quadro FX 560 Technical Specifications

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

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2535 MHz. It has 4352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 34 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,651 points. Launch price was $399.

NVIDIA

Quadro FX 560

The Quadro FX 560 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 11 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 610 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 189W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 114 points. Launch price was $3,499.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti scores 22,651 versus the Quadro FX 560's 114 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti leads by 19769.3%. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is built on Ada Lovelace while the Quadro FX 560 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 5 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 240 (Quadro FX 560). Raw compute: 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 560).

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060 TiQuadro FX 560
G3D Mark Score
22,651+19769%
114
Architecture
Ada Lovelace
Tesla 2.0
Process Node
5 nm
55 nm
Shading Units
4352+1713%
240
Compute (TFLOPS)
22.06 TFLOPS+3446%
0.6221 TFLOPS
ROPs
48+50%
32
TMUs
136+70%
80
L2 Cache
32 MB+12700%
0.25 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The clearest feature edge for the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. In games that support it, that can smooth out motion and lift perceived FPS. The Quadro FX 560 does not have comparable native support in the same tier.The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Quadro FX 560 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060 TiQuadro FX 560
Upscaling Tech
DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
Yes (DLSS 3.5)
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti has 8 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro FX 560 carries 128 MB. GeForce RTX 4060 Ti gives you 6300% 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 RTX 4060 Ti and 64-bit on the Quadro FX 560. L2 Cache: 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 0.25 MB (Quadro FX 560) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060 TiQuadro FX 560
VRAM Capacity
8 GB+6300%
0.125 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR5
Bus Width
128-bit+100%
64-bit
L2 Cache
32 MB+12700%
0.25 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 9_0c (Quadro FX 560). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060 TiQuadro FX 560
DirectX
12.2+36%
9_0c
Max Displays
4+100%
2
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti draws 160W versus the Quadro FX 560's 189W — a 16.6% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 350W (Quadro FX 560). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 240mm vs 1mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060 TiQuadro FX 560
TDP
160W-15%
189W
Recommended PSU
550W
350W-36%
Power Connector
8-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
240mm
1mm
Height
111mm
Slots
2
1-50%
Temp (Load)
70°C
Perf/Watt
141.6+23500%
0.6
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti came in at $399, while the Quadro FX 560 launched at $299. On MSRP, Quadro FX 560 was 25.1% cheaper ($100 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 56.8 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 0.4 (Quadro FX 560) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti offers 14100% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (2023 vs 2008).

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060 TiQuadro FX 560
MSRP
$399
$299-25%
Performance per Dollar
56.8+14100%
0.4
Codename
AD106
GT200B
Release
May 18 2023
November 11 2008
Ranking
#59
#815

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