Quadro 4000M vs GeForce GTX 560M
Quadro 4000M
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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 Quadro 4000M is positioned at rank 91 and the GeForce GTX 560M is on rank 165, so the Quadro 4000M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Quadro 4000M
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 560M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro 4000M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 560M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Quadro 4000M | GeForce GTX 560M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+50%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro 4000M 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 Quadro 4000M and GeForce GTX 560M
Quadro 4000M
The Quadro 4000M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 22 2011. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 475 MHz. It has 336 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,287 points. Launch price was $449.
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.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro 4000M scores 1,287 and the GeForce GTX 560M reaches 1,281 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro 4000M is built on Fermi while the GeForce GTX 560M uses Fermi 2.0, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 336 (Quadro 4000M) vs 192 (GeForce GTX 560M). Raw compute: 0.6384 TFLOPS (Quadro 4000M) vs 0.5952 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 560M).
| Feature | Quadro 4000M | GeForce GTX 560M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,287 | 1,281 |
| Architecture | Fermi | Fermi 2.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 336+75% | 192 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6384 TFLOPS+7% | 0.5952 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+33% | 24 |
| TMUs | 56+75% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 448 KB+75% | 256 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+33% | 384 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro 4000M | GeForce GTX 560M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro 4000M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 560M has 3 GB. The GeForce GTX 560M offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Quadro 4000M) vs 384 KB (GeForce GTX 560M) — the Quadro 4000M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro 4000M | GeForce GTX 560M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 3 GB+50% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+33% | 384 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro 4000M draws 100W versus the GeForce GTX 560M's 75W — a 28.6% difference. The GeForce GTX 560M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro 4000M) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 560M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Quadro 4000M | GeForce GTX 560M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W | 75W-25% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 12.9 | 17.1+33% |
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