Quadro FX 560 vs GeForce 6800
Quadro FX 560
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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 FX 560 is positioned at rank 390 and the GeForce 6800 is on rank 726, so the Quadro FX 560 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 560
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 6800
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce 6800 is significantly newer (2014 vs 2008). The GeForce 6800 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro FX 560 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro FX 560 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce 6800 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Quadro FX 560 | GeForce 6800 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Quadro FX 560 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Quadro FX 560 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $50), it costs 70% less, resulting in a 236.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro FX 560 | GeForce 6800 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+236.3%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($15) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) |
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 FX 560 and GeForce 6800
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.
GeForce 6800
The GeForce 6800 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 22 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1150 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 113 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro FX 560 scores 114 and the GeForce 6800 reaches 113 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro FX 560 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the GeForce 6800 uses Maxwell, both on 55 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 560) vs 256 (GeForce 6800). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 560) vs 0.5888 TFLOPS (GeForce 6800).
| Feature | Quadro FX 560 | GeForce 6800 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 114 | 113 |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 240 | 256+7% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6221 TFLOPS+6% | 0.5888 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+300% | 8 |
| TMUs | 80+400% | 16 |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro FX 560 | GeForce 6800 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro FX 560 comes with 128 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 6800 has 256 MB. The GeForce 6800 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Quadro FX 560) vs 1 MB (GeForce 6800) — the GeForce 6800 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro FX 560 | GeForce 6800 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.125 GB | 0.25 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9_0c (Quadro FX 560) vs 9.0c (GeForce 6800). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Quadro FX 560 | GeForce 6800 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9_0c | 9.0c |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro FX 560 draws 189W versus the GeForce 6800's 33W — a 140.5% difference. The GeForce 6800 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 560) vs 350W (GeForce 6800). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Card length: 1mm vs 198mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots.
| Feature | Quadro FX 560 | GeForce 6800 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 189W | 33W-83% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | 1mm | 198mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 80 |
| Perf/Watt | 0.6 | 3.4+467% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro FX 560 launched at $299 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the GeForce 6800 launched at $299 and now averages $50. The Quadro FX 560 costs 70% less ($35 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 7.6 (Quadro FX 560) vs 2.3 (GeForce 6800) — the Quadro FX 560 offers 230.4% better value. The GeForce 6800 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2008).
| Feature | Quadro FX 560 | GeForce 6800 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $299 | $299 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-70% | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | 7.6+230% | 2.3 |
| Codename | GT200B | GM108 |
| Release | November 11 2008 | July 22 2014 |
| Ranking | #815 | #832 |
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