GeForce GTX 560M vs Quadro FX 3800

When comparing GeForce GTX 560M and Quadro FX 3800, 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 560M and Quadro FX 3800 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

GeForce GTX 560M is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: GeForce GTX 560M 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 GeForce GTX 560M here:

Main Specs

  GeForce GTX 560M Quadro FX 3800
Power consumption (TDP) 75 Watt 108 Watt
Interface MXM-B (3.0) PCIe 2.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors None 1x 6-pin
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR3
Maximum RAM amount 1536 MB 1 GB
Display Connectors No outputs 1x DVI, 2x DisplayPort
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  • Quadro FX 3800 has 44% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 560M.
  • GeForce GTX 560M is connected by MXM-B (3.0), and Quadro FX 3800 uses PCIe 2.0 x16 interface.
  • GeForce GTX 560M has 1535 GB more memory, than Quadro FX 3800.
  • GeForce GTX 560M is used in Laptops, and Quadro FX 3800 - in Desktops.
  • GeForce GTX 560M is build with Fermi architecture, and Quadro FX 3800 - with Tesla 2.0.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 560M is 175 MHz higher, than Quadro FX 3800.
  • GeForce GTX 560M is manufactured by 40 nm process technology, and Quadro FX 3800 - by 55 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of Quadro FX 3800 is 350 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 560M.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 4−5 0−1
ultra / 1080p 2−3 0−1
QHD / 1440p 1−2 0−1
low / 720p 14−16 10−11
medium / 1080p 7−8 1−2
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 560M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 83% more, than Quadro FX 3800.

Full Specs

  GeForce GTX 560M Quadro FX 3800
Architecture Fermi Tesla 2.0
Code name N12E-GS GT200B
Type Laptop Workstation
Release date 30 May 2011 30 March 2009
Pipelines 192 192
Core clock speed 775 MHz 600 MHz
Transistor count 1,170 million 1,400 million
Manufacturing process technology 40 nm 55 nm
Texture fill rate 24.8 billion/sec 38.40
Floating-point performance 595.2 gflops 462.3 gflops
Length 198 mm
Memory bus width 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 1250 MHz 1600 MHz
Memory bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 12 API 11.1 (10_0)
Shader Model 5.1 4.0
OpenGL 4.5 3.3
OpenCL 1.1 1.1
Vulkan N/A N/A
CUDA + 1.3
CUDA cores 192
Bus support PCI-E 2.0
SLI options 2-way
3D Blu-Ray +
3D Gaming +
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 44 Mh/s
Laptop size large
Optimus +
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