GeForce GTX 560 SE vs Quadro M1000M

When comparing GeForce GTX 560 SE and Quadro M1000M, we look primarily at benchmarks and game tests. But it is not only about the numbers. Often you can find third-party models with higher clock speeds, better cooling, or a customizable RGB lighting. Not all of them will have all the features you need. Another thing to consider is the port selection. Most graphics cards have at least one DisplayPort and HDMI interface, but some monitors require DVI. Before you buy, check the TDP of the graphics card - this characteristic will help you estimate the consumption of the graphics card. You may even have to upgrade your PSU to meet its requirements. An important factor when choosing between GeForce GTX 560 SE and Quadro M1000M is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

Quadro M1000M is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: Quadro M1000M is only used in laptop graphics. It has lower GPU clock speed compared to the desktop variant, which results in lower power consumption, but also 10-30% lower gaming performance. Check available laptop models with Quadro M1000M here:

Main Specs

  GeForce GTX 560 SE Quadro M1000M
Power consumption (TDP) 150 Watt 40 Watt
Interface PCIe 2.0 x16 MXM-A (3.0)
Supplementary power connectors 2x 6-pin None
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 1 GB 2 GB/4 GB
Display Connectors 2x DVI, 1x mini-HDMI No outputs
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  • GeForce GTX 560 SE has 275% more power consumption, than Quadro M1000M.
  • GeForce GTX 560 SE is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and Quadro M1000M uses MXM-A (3.0) interface.
  • Quadro M1000M has 1 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 560 SE.
  • GeForce GTX 560 SE is used in Desktops, and Quadro M1000M - in Mobile workstations.
  • GeForce GTX 560 SE is build with Fermi 2.0 architecture, and Quadro M1000M - with Maxwell.
  • Core clock speed of Quadro M1000M is 257 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 560 SE.
  • GeForce GTX 560 SE is manufactured by 40 nm process technology, and Quadro M1000M - by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of Quadro M1000M is 1172 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 560 SE.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 9−10 14−16
ultra / 1080p 5−6 9−10
QHD / 1440p 0−1 4−5
low / 720p 21−24 30−35
medium / 1080p 10−12 18−20
The average gaming FPS of Quadro M1000M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 58% more, than GeForce GTX 560 SE.

Full Specs

  GeForce GTX 560 SE Quadro M1000M
Architecture Fermi 2.0 Maxwell
Code name GF114 GM107
Type Desktop Mobile workstation
Release date 20 February 2012 2 October 2015
Pipelines 288 512
Core clock speed 736 MHz 993 MHz
Boost Clock 1072 MHz
Transistor count 1,950 million 1,870 million
Manufacturing process technology 40 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 35.33 31.78
Floating-point performance 847.9 gflops 1,017 gflops
Length 210 mm
Memory bus width 192 Bit 128 Bit
Memory clock speed 3828 MHz 5000 MHz
Memory bandwidth 91.87 GB/s 80 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 12 (11_0) 12
Shader Model 5.1 5.0
OpenGL 4.6 4.5
OpenCL 1.1 1.2
Vulkan N/A 1.1.126
CUDA 2.1 5.0
Monero / XMR (CryptoNight) 0.22 kh/s
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 54 Mh/s 140 Mh/s
Laptop size large
Optimus +
Display Port 1.2
3D Vision Pro +
Mosaic +
nView Display Management +
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