Quadro FX 560
VS
GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

Quadro FX 560 vs GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

NVIDIA

Quadro FX 560

2008Core: 610 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

2022Core: 1320 MHzBoost: 1777 MHz

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. The Quadro FX 560 is positioned at rank #390 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 560

#374
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
38876%
#389
GRID V100-2Q
MSRP: $10000|Avg: $2000
100%
#390
Quadro FX 560
MSRP: $299|Avg: $15
100%
#391
Quadro FX 5800
MSRP: $3499|Avg: $40
92%
#392
FireStream 9170
MSRP: $1999|Avg: $20
84%
#393
RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q
MSRP: $8565|Avg: $8565
84%
#394
Quadro FX 1700
MSRP: $699|Avg: $500
82%
#395
GRID P40-6Q
MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150
79%
#396
Quadro FX 540
MSRP: $299|Avg: $15
71%
#397
Tesla M2070-Q
MSRP: $5489|Avg: $50
63%
#398
Quadro FX 1500
MSRP: $699|Avg: $30
63%
#399
Quadro 7000
MSRP: $14499|Avg: $300
63%
#400
Quadro FX 3700
MSRP: $1599|Avg: $500
61%
#401
Quadro FX 4700 X2
MSRP: $2999|Avg: $15
61%
#402
GRID M10-0B
MSRP: $4000|Avg: $1000
58%
#404
GRID K340
MSRP: $3299|Avg: $57
53%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

#16
Radeon RX 7600S
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
110%
#19
Radeon RX 5600
MSRP: $229|Avg: $150
97%
#22
Radeon RX 7700
MSRP: $449|Avg: $399
94%
#25
Radeon RX 7600M XT
MSRP: $329|Avg: $300
85%
#28
Radeon RX 6650M XT
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
81%
#29
GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#30
Radeon 8050S
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
77%
#31
Radeon RX 8050S
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
77%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is significantly newer (2022 vs 2008). The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU 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 GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 11452.6% higher G3D Mark score and 4700% more VRAM (6 GB vs 128 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro FX 560.

InsightQuadro FX 560GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-11452.6%)
Leading raw performance (+11452.6%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))
🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU 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 FX 560 and GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

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.

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 12 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1320 MHz to 1777 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 170W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,170 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Quadro FX 560 scores 114 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 13,170 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU leads by 11452.6%. The Quadro FX 560 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on 55 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 560) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 560) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU).

FeatureQuadro FX 560GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score
114
13,170+11453%
Architecture
Tesla 2.0
Ampere
Process Node
55 nm
8 nm
Shading Units
240
3584+1393%
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.6221 TFLOPS
12.74 TFLOPS+1948%
ROPs
32
48+50%
TMUs
80
112+40%
L2 Cache
0.25 MB
3 MB+1100%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureQuadro FX 560GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
DLSS 2.0
Frame Generation
Not Supported
FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
NVIDIA Reflex
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro FX 560 comes with 128 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU offers 4700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Quadro FX 560) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureQuadro FX 560GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity
0.125 GB
6 GB+4700%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR6
Bus Width
64-bit
192-bit+200%
L2 Cache
0.25 MB
3 MB+1100%
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 9_0c (Quadro FX 560) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.

FeatureQuadro FX 560GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
DirectX
9_0c
12 Ultimate+33%
Max Displays
2
4+100%
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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro FX 560 draws 189W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 170W — a 10.6% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 560) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile.

FeatureQuadro FX 560GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
TDP
189W
170W-10%
Recommended PSU
350W-30%
500W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
Mobile
Length
1mm
Slots
1
Temp (Load)
75°C
Perf/Watt
0.6
77.5+12817%
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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2008).

FeatureQuadro FX 560GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
MSRP
$299
Avg Price (30d)
$15
Codename
GT200B
GA106
Release
November 11 2008
October 12 2022
Ranking
#815
#147