GeForce GTX 560M SLI
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GeForce GTX 560M SLI

NVIDIA

G3D Mark

2,274

January 6 2011
100 Watt
Fermi (2010−2014)

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.

Overview

The GeForce GTX 560M SLI is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 6 2011. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 775 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,274 points.

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FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for GeForce GTX 560M SLI across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

ARC Raiders

ARC Raiders

1080p
low58 FPS
medium44 FPS
high36 FPS
ultra21 FPS
1440p
low38 FPS
medium30 FPS
high26 FPS
ultra14 FPS
4k
low22 FPS
medium17 FPS
high15 FPS
ultra10 FPS
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

1080p
low77 FPS
medium59 FPS
high47 FPS
ultra32 FPS
1440p
low62 FPS
medium48 FPS
high38 FPS
ultra25 FPS
4k
low18 FPS
medium15 FPS
high13 FPS
ultra11 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080p
low67 FPS
medium45 FPS
high33 FPS
ultra21 FPS
1440p
low38 FPS
medium21 FPS
high15 FPS
ultra11 FPS
4k
low13 FPS
medium8 FPS
high6 FPS
ultra5 FPS
Cyberpunk 2077

Cyberpunk 2077

1080p
low16 FPS
medium11 FPS
high4 FPS
ultra2 FPS
1440p
low8 FPS
medium6 FPS
high3 FPS
ultra2 FPS
4k
low4 FPS
medium3 FPS
high2 FPS
ultra1 FPS
Delta Force

Delta Force

1080p
low84 FPS
medium71 FPS
high58 FPS
ultra44 FPS
1440p
low44 FPS
medium36 FPS
high32 FPS
ultra27 FPS
4k
low23 FPS
medium20 FPS
high17 FPS
ultra15 FPS
Destiny 2

Destiny 2

1080p
low96 FPS
medium82 FPS
high67 FPS
ultra51 FPS
1440p
low68 FPS
medium57 FPS
high44 FPS
ultra35 FPS
4k
low25 FPS
medium20 FPS
high17 FPS
ultra15 FPS
Hearts of Iron IV

Hearts of Iron IV

1080p
low47 FPS
medium45 FPS
high39 FPS
ultra26 FPS
1440p
low34 FPS
medium31 FPS
high28 FPS
ultra22 FPS
4k
low13 FPS
medium12 FPS
high10 FPS
ultra8 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080p
low102 FPS
medium82 FPS
high68 FPS
ultra51 FPS
1440p
low77 FPS
medium61 FPS
high51 FPS
ultra38 FPS
4k
low51 FPS
medium41 FPS
high34 FPS
ultra26 FPS
Minecraft

Minecraft

1080p
low102 FPS
medium82 FPS
high68 FPS
ultra51 FPS
1440p
low77 FPS
medium61 FPS
high51 FPS
ultra38 FPS
4k
low51 FPS
medium41 FPS
high34 FPS
ultra20 FPS
Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080p
low64 FPS
medium53 FPS
high36 FPS
ultra25 FPS
1440p
low51 FPS
medium43 FPS
high26 FPS
ultra18 FPS
4k
low21 FPS
medium20 FPS
high12 FPS
ultra10 FPS

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of GeForce GTX 560M SLI specifications and capabilities.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 560M SLI scores 2,274 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Entry Level tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the Fermi (2010−2014) architecture (codename: N12E-GS), manufactured on a 40 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 384 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels).

SpecificationGeForce GTX 560M SLI
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score2,274
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generationFermi (2010−2014)
CodenameInternal GPU die codenameN12E-GS
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient40 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute384
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency775 MHz
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generationPCIe 2.1 x16
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#632
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 560M SLI is equipped with 2 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 128-bit memory bus, delivering Unknown of bandwidth. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.

SpecificationGeForce GTX 560M SLI
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures2 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generationGDDR5
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth128-bit
Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate8 Gbps
BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAMUnknown

Advanced Features & APIs

Graphics API support: DirectX 12 (11_0), Vulkan 1.2, OpenGL 4.0— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.

SpecificationGeForce GTX 560M SLI
NVIDIA Reflex❌ Not Supported
DLSS Frame Generation❌ Not Supported
DLSS Super Resolution❌ Not Supported
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version12 (11_0)
VulkanCross-platform graphics API1.2
OpenGLLegacy graphics API4.0
Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL)CUDA
Multi-GPUSLI/CrossFire/NVLink supportSLI
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Display & Media

Display outputs: 1x Laptop Dependent — supports up to 2 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD VP4, decoder: PureVideo HD VP4— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP.

SpecificationGeForce GTX 560M SLI
Laptop Dependent PortsNumber of Laptop Dependent display connectors1x
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors2
Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine versionPureVideo HD VP4
Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine versionPureVideo HD VP4
CodecsSupported video compression formatsH.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 560M SLI draws 100 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: 1x 6-pin. Physical size: , occupying 0 expansion slots— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 55°C at idle, 90°C under load.

SpecificationGeForce GTX 560M SLI
TDPPower consumption under load100 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage350W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type1x 6-pin
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied0-slot
Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle55°C
Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load90°C

Specifications Reference

Raw spec sheet for quick lookup. The analysis cards above explain what these fields mean in practice.

2 categories

Technical Specifications

11 specs

Vram2 GB
Core Clock775 MHz
Memory TypeGDDR5
Memory Speed8 Gbps
Shading Units384
PCIe GenerationPCIe 2.1 x16
Memory BandwidthUnknown
Memory Bus Width128-bit
Frame GenerationNVIDIA Reflex: No | DLSS Frame Generation: No | DLSS Super Resolution: No
Manufacturing Process40 nm
Power Consumption (TDP)100 Watt

General Information

4 specs

CodenameN12E-GS
ArchitectureFermi (2010−2014)
Release DateJanuary 6 2011
Performance Ranking Position632

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