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 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.

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.

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

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119%

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Tesla K20c

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117%

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GRID M10-4Q

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115%

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Radeon Pro Vega II

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $1800

114%

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FirePro M2000

MSRP: $300|Avg: $50

112%

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GRID RTX6000-1Q

MSRP: $6299|Avg: $1500

111%

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FirePro S7150

MSRP: $2399|Avg: $459

108%

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FirePro W4100

MSRP: $183|Avg: $183

108%

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Quadro FX 5500

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $30

106%

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Quadro FX 4600

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $50

106%

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Radeon PRO W7900

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106%

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MSRP: $169|Avg: $100

106%

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GRID M60-8Q

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $500

102%

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Quadro FX 560

MSRP: $299|Avg: $15

100%

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FirePro 2260

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99%

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RTX 5000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $4000|Avg: $4095

97%

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Radeon Pro SSG

MSRP: $6999|Avg: $1500

96%

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Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B

MSRP: $119|Avg: $89

93%

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Quadro NVS 420

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $20

90%

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A10G

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2000

89%

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FirePro M5950

MSRP: $200|Avg: $200

86%

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RTX A6000

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86%

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Quadro RTX A6000

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86%

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RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell

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85%

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MSRP: $2799|Avg: $2799

85%

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Quadro FX 550

MSRP: $150|Avg: $10

84%

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Tesla M10

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $500

84%

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GRID T4-2Q

MSRP: $845|Avg: $600

80%

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Radeon Pro Vega 64X

MSRP: $2200|Avg: $2200

80%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Quadro FX 560 across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Quadro FX 560 specifications and capabilities.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro FX 560 scores 114 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 Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013) architecture (codename: GT200B), manufactured on a 55 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 240 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 80 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 32 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 0.6221 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance.

Specification	Quadro FX 560
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score	114
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation	Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)
CodenameInternal GPU die codename	GT200B
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient	55 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute	240
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling	80
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending	32
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency	610 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance	0.6221 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second	48.80 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation	PCIe 3.0 x4
Transistor Count	1,400 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#815

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro FX 560 is equipped with 0.125 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 64-bit memory bus. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.

Specification	Quadro FX 560
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures	0.125 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generation	GDDR5
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth	64-bit
Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate	8 Gbps
L2 Cache	256 kB

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Advanced Features & APIs

Graphics API support: DirectX 9_0c— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.

Specification	Quadro FX 560
NVIDIA Reflex	❌ Not Supported
DLSS Frame Generation	❌ Not Supported
DLSS Super Resolution	❌ Not Supported
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version	9_0c

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Display & Media

Display outputs: DVIx 0, S-Videox 1 — supports up to 2 simultaneous displays.

Specification	Quadro FX 560
0 PortsNumber of 0 display connectors	DVIx
1 PortsNumber of 1 display connectors	S-Videox
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors	2

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro FX 560 draws 189 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: PCIe-powered. Physical size: 1mm long, occupying 1 expansion slots— verify your case has clearance before purchasing.

Specification	Quadro FX 560
TDPPower consumption under load	189 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage	350W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type	PCIe-powered
Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance	1mm
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied	1-slot

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Value Analysis

At an average price of $15 (MSRP: $299), the Quadro FX 560 delivers 8 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #815 among all indexed GPUs.

Specification	Quadro FX 560
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price	$299
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days	$15
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#815
Release Date	November 11 2008
Release Year	2008

Specifications Reference

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

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Technical Specifications

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ROPs	32
TMUs	80
Vram	0.125 GB
L2 Cache	256 kB
Core Clock	610 MHz
Memory Type	GDDR5
Memory Speed	8 Gbps
Shading Units	240
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0 x4
Memory Bus Width	64-bit
Transistor Count	1,400 million
Frame Generation	NVIDIA Reflex: No \| DLSS Frame Generation: No \| DLSS Super Resolution: No
Texture Fill Rate	48.80
Manufacturing Process	55 nm
Power Consumption (TDP)	189 Watt
Floating Point Performance	0.6221 TFLOPS