Quadro FX 560 vs GeForce9400M
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 GeForce9400M is on rank 630, 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 GeForce9400M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce9400M is significantly newer (2015 vs 2008). The GeForce9400M 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 7.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce9400M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Quadro FX 560 | GeForce9400M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+7.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-7.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro FX 560 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 GeForce9400M
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.
GeForce9400M
The GeForce9400M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1072 MHz to 1176 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 106 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Quadro FX 560 scores 114 versus the GeForce9400M's 106 — the Quadro FX 560 leads by 7.5%. The Quadro FX 560 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the GeForce9400M uses Maxwell, both on 55 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 560) vs 384 (GeForce9400M). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 560) vs 0.9032 TFLOPS (GeForce9400M).
| Feature | Quadro FX 560 | GeForce9400M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 114+8% | 106 |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 240 | 384+60% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6221 TFLOPS | 0.9032 TFLOPS+45% |
| ROPs | 32+300% | 8 |
| TMUs | 80+233% | 24 |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro FX 560 | GeForce9400M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 GeForce9400M has 512 MB. The GeForce9400M offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Quadro FX 560) vs 1 MB (GeForce9400M) — the GeForce9400M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro FX 560 | GeForce9400M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.125 GB | 0.5 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9_0c (Quadro FX 560) vs 11.1 (10_0) (GeForce9400M). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Quadro FX 560 | GeForce9400M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9_0c | 11.1 (10_0)+23% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro FX 560 draws 189W versus the GeForce9400M's 33W — a 140.5% difference. The GeForce9400M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 560) vs 350W (GeForce9400M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Quadro FX 560 | GeForce9400M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 189W | 33W-83% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 1mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | — | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 0.6 | 3.2+433% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce9400M is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2008).
| Feature | Quadro FX 560 | GeForce9400M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $299 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | — |
| Codename | GT200B | GM108 |
| Release | November 11 2008 | March 13 2015 |
| Ranking | #815 | #847 |
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