GeForce GTX 560M vs Quadro 4000M

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce GTX 560M

2011

Why buy it

✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (3 GB vs 2 GB).
✅Draws 75W instead of 100W, a 25W reduction.
✅More future proof: Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014) on 40nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2011-era hardware with 3 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

Quadro 4000M

2011

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 3 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2011-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌33.3% higher power demand at 100W vs 75W.

GeForce GTX 560M

2011

Quadro 4000M

2011

Why buy it

✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (3 GB vs 2 GB).
✅Draws 75W instead of 100W, a 25W reduction.
✅More future proof: Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014) on 40nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2011-era hardware with 3 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 3 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2011-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌33.3% higher power demand at 100W vs 75W.

Quick Answers

So, is Quadro 4000M better than GeForce GTX 560M?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 1,281 vs 1,287 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer Quadro 4000M is the overall package: you are getting no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce GTX 560M is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting more VRAM at 3 GB instead of 2 GB. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

Quadro 4000M can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around Unknown MSRP. Quadro 4000M is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. Quadro 4000M is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 0.5% higher G3D Mark. GeForce GTX 560M is the more forward-looking alternative, so it still has a real case if you care more about lower power draw (75W vs 100W) and future-proofing than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does GeForce GTX 560M make more sense than Quadro 4000M?

Yes. GeForce GTX 560M is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is lower power draw (75W vs 100W), future-proofing, and staying closer to an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Quadro 4000M. The trade-off is that Quadro 4000M currently gives you 0.5% higher G3D Mark. G3D-per-dollar is basically tied between them.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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.

GeForce GTX 560M Benchmark Check

Quadro 4000M Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 560M	Quadro 4000M
1080p
low	21 FPS	51 FPS
medium	13 FPS	41 FPS
high	7 FPS	25 FPS
ultra	4 FPS	15 FPS
1440p
low	9 FPS	28 FPS
medium	5 FPS	21 FPS
high	2 FPS	12 FPS
ultra	1 FPS	7 FPS
4K
low	4 FPS	11 FPS
medium	2 FPS	9 FPS
high	1 FPS	5 FPS
ultra	1 FPS	5 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 560M	Quadro 4000M
1080p
low	39 FPS	58 FPS
medium	20 FPS	46 FPS
high	14 FPS	39 FPS
ultra	10 FPS	29 FPS
1440p
low	12 FPS	43 FPS
medium	7 FPS	30 FPS
high	5 FPS	20 FPS
ultra	4 FPS	16 FPS
4K
low	4 FPS	18 FPS
medium	2 FPS	12 FPS
high	2 FPS	9 FPS
ultra	1 FPS	6 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 560M	Quadro 4000M
1080p
low	58 FPS	58 FPS
medium	46 FPS	46 FPS
high	38 FPS	39 FPS
ultra	29 FPS	29 FPS
1440p
low	43 FPS	43 FPS
medium	35 FPS	35 FPS
high	29 FPS	29 FPS
ultra	22 FPS	22 FPS
4K
low	29 FPS	29 FPS
medium	23 FPS	23 FPS
high	19 FPS	19 FPS
ultra	14 FPS	14 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 560M	Quadro 4000M
1080p
low	53 FPS	58 FPS
medium	40 FPS	46 FPS
high	23 FPS	39 FPS
ultra	15 FPS	29 FPS
1440p
low	6 FPS	15 FPS
medium	4 FPS	13 FPS
high	3 FPS	11 FPS
ultra	2 FPS	9 FPS
4K
low	4 FPS	11 FPS
medium	2 FPS	8 FPS
high	2 FPS	7 FPS
ultra	1 FPS	5 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 560M and Quadro 4000M

GeForce GTX 560M

The GeForce GTX 560M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 30 2011. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 775 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,281 points.

Quadro 4000M

The Quadro 4000M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 22 2011. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 475 MHz. It has 336 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,287 points. Launch price was $449.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 560M scores 1,281 and the Quadro 4000M reaches 1,287 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 560M is built on Fermi 2.0 while the Quadro 4000M uses Fermi, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 192 (GeForce GTX 560M) vs 336 (Quadro 4000M). Raw compute: 0.5952 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 560M) vs 0.6384 TFLOPS (Quadro 4000M).

Feature	GeForce GTX 560M	Quadro 4000M
G3D Mark Score	1,281	1,287
Architecture	Fermi 2.0	Fermi
Process Node	40 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	192	336+75%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.5952 TFLOPS	0.6384 TFLOPS+7%
ROPs	24	32+33%
TMUs	32	56+75%
L1 Cache	256 KB	448 KB+75%
L2 Cache	384 KB	512 KB+33%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 560M gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Quadro 4000M relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 560M	Quadro 4000M
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 560M comes with 3 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro 4000M has 2 GB. The GeForce GTX 560M offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 384 KB (GeForce GTX 560M) vs 512 KB (Quadro 4000M) — the Quadro 4000M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 560M	Quadro 4000M
VRAM Capacity	3 GB+50%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	384 KB	512 KB+33%

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 560M draws 75W versus the Quadro 4000M's 100W — a 28.6% difference. The GeForce GTX 560M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 560M) vs 350W (Quadro 4000M). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.