
Radeon RX 560 vs Quadro K2200

Radeon RX 560
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Quadro K2200
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Quadro K2200
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 560 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro K2200.
| Insight | Radeon RX 560 | Quadro K2200 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Quadro K2200 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Quadro K2200 holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $60), it costs 33% less, resulting in a 45.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon RX 560 | Quadro K2200 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+45.8%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($60) | ✅More affordable ($40) |
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 Radeon RX 560 and Quadro K2200

Radeon RX 560
The Radeon RX 560 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 18 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1175 MHz to 1275 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,682 points. Launch price was $99.

Quadro K2200
The Quadro K2200 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 22 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1046 MHz to 1124 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 68W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,580 points. Launch price was $395.75.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon RX 560 scores 3,682 and the Quadro K2200 reaches 3,580 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 560 is built on GCN 4.0 while the Quadro K2200 uses Maxwell, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon RX 560) vs 640 (Quadro K2200). Raw compute: 2.611 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 560) vs 1.439 TFLOPS (Quadro K2200). Boost clocks: 1275 MHz vs 1124 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon RX 560 | Quadro K2200 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,682+3% | 3,580 |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024+60% | 640 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.611 TFLOPS+81% | 1.439 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1275 MHz+13% | 1124 MHz |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 64+60% | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 256 KB | 320 KB+25% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon RX 560 | Quadro K2200 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 256-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Radeon RX 560) vs 2 MB (Quadro K2200) — the Quadro K2200 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon RX 560 | Quadro K2200 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+300% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_0) (Radeon RX 560) vs 12 (11_0) (Quadro K2200). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon RX 560 | Quadro K2200 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_0) | 12 (11_0) |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.4+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 3 | 4+33% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 560) vs NVENC 4th Gen (Quadro K2200). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs NVDEC 1. Supported codecs: HEVC,H.264,VP9,MPEG-4 (Radeon RX 560) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Quadro K2200).
| Feature | Radeon RX 560 | Quadro K2200 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 3.4 | NVENC 4th Gen |
| Decoder | UVD 6.3 | NVDEC 1 |
| Codecs | HEVC,H.264,VP9,MPEG-4 | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 560 draws 75W versus the Quadro K2200's 68W — a 9.8% difference. The Quadro K2200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (Radeon RX 560) vs 350W (Quadro K2200). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 170mm vs 203mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 70 C vs 75°C.
| Feature | Radeon RX 560 | Quadro K2200 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 68W-9% |
| Recommended PSU | 450W | 350W-22% |
| Power Connector | None | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 170mm | 203mm |
| Height | 112mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 1-50% |
| Temp (Load) | 70 C-7% | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 49.1 | 52.6+7% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 560 launched at $99 MSRP and currently averages $60, while the Quadro K2200 launched at $500 and now averages $40. The Quadro K2200 costs 33.3% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 61.4 (Radeon RX 560) vs 89.5 (Quadro K2200) — the Quadro K2200 offers 45.8% better value. The Radeon RX 560 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2014).
| Feature | Radeon RX 560 | Quadro K2200 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $99-80% | $500 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $60 | $40-33% |
| Performance per Dollar | 61.4 | 89.5+46% |
| Codename | Polaris 21 | GM107 |
| Release | April 18 2017 | July 22 2014 |
| Ranking | #527 | #534 |
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