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Quadro FX 560
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Radeon HD 4270
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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 Radeon HD 4270 is on rank 310, so the Radeon HD 4270 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 Radeon HD 4270
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro FX 560 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 4270 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Quadro FX 560 | Radeon HD 4270 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / TeraScale (2005−2013)) |
| 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
The Radeon HD 4270 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 4270 holds the technical lead. Priced at $10 (vs $15), it costs 33% less, resulting in a 44.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro FX 560 | Radeon HD 4270 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+44.7%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($15) | ✅More affordable ($10) |
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 Radeon HD 4270
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.
Radeon HD 4270
The Radeon HD 4270 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 25 2008. It features the TeraScale architecture. The core clock speed is 750 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 110 points. Launch price was $299.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro FX 560 scores 114 and the Radeon HD 4270 reaches 110 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro FX 560 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the Radeon HD 4270 uses TeraScale, both on a 55 nm process. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 560) vs 800 (Radeon HD 4270). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 560) vs 1.2 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 4270).
| Feature | Quadro FX 560 | Radeon HD 4270 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 114+4% | 110 |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | TeraScale |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 240 | 800+233% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6221 TFLOPS | 1.2 TFLOPS+93% |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 80+100% | 40 |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro FX 560 | Radeon HD 4270 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro FX 560 comes with 128 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 4270 has 512 MB. The Radeon HD 4270 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Quadro FX 560 | Radeon HD 4270 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.125 GB | 0.5 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9_0c (Quadro FX 560) vs 10.1 (Radeon HD 4270). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Quadro FX 560 | Radeon HD 4270 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9_0c | 10.1+12% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro FX 560 draws 189W versus the Radeon HD 4270's 150W — a 23% difference. The Radeon HD 4270 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 560) vs 350W (Radeon HD 4270). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Quadro FX 560 | Radeon HD 4270 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 189W | 150W-21% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 1mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | — | 70°C |
| Perf/Watt | 0.6 | 0.7+17% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro FX 560 launched at $299 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Radeon HD 4270 launched at $50 and now averages $10. The Radeon HD 4270 costs 33.3% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 7.6 (Quadro FX 560) vs 11.0 (Radeon HD 4270) — the Radeon HD 4270 offers 44.7% better value.
| Feature | Quadro FX 560 | Radeon HD 4270 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $299 | $50-83% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $10-33% |
| Performance per Dollar | 7.6 | 11.0+45% |
| Codename | GT200B | RV770 |
| Release | November 11 2008 | June 25 2008 |
| Ranking | #815 | #784 |
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