NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 SE vs NVIDIA Quadro P2200 Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The NVIDIA Quadro P2200 has a significantly higher average benchmark score of 8686, compared to the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 SE's 7171. The Quadro P2200 also sits in the 44th percentile of all GPUs, while the GTX 560 SE is in the 39th percentile.

Q: How much faster is the Quadro P2200 in the only shared benchmark test?

A: In the Geekbench OpenCL test, the Quadro P2200 scored 32344 versus 7171 for the GTX 560 SE, a delta of 351%. This is the only head-to-head benchmark available in the database.

Q: What are the closest rivals to the Quadro P2200 in the database?

A: The nearest rivals to the Quadro P2200 are the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 v2 (average score 8743, 0.7% higher), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile (average score 8746, 0.7% higher), the AMD FirePro W5170M (average score 8595, 1.1% lower), and the Intel Arc A380 (average score 8558, 1.5% lower).

Q: What are the closest rivals to the GTX 560 SE in the database?

A: The nearest rivals to the GTX 560 SE are the Intel Iris Pro Graphics P580 (average score 7170, 0% difference), the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 (average score 7157, 0.2% lower), the AMD Radeon Vega 8 Mobile (average score 7203, 0.4% higher), and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 (average score 7222, 0.7% higher).

Q: How do the memory specifications differ between the two cards?

A: The Quadro P2200 has 5 GB of GDDR5X memory on a 160-bit bus with 200.2 GB/s bandwidth, while the GTX 560 SE has 1024 MB of GDDR5 memory on a 192-bit bus with 91.87 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: What is the difference in transistor count and die size?

A: The Quadro P2200 uses 4,400 million transistors on a 200 mm² die, while the GTX 560 SE uses 1,950 million transistors on a much larger 332 mm² die.

Architecture Differences

The two GPUs represent entirely different architectural generations from NVIDIA. The Quadro P2200 is built on the Pascal architecture using the GP106 chip, fabricated on a 16 nm process at TSMC. The GTX 560 SE is based on the older Fermi 2.0 architecture with the GF114 chip, produced on a 40 nm process, also at TSMC.

The manufacturing process difference is substantial. The Quadro P2200 achieves a transistor density of 22.0 million transistors per mm², while the GTX 560 SE manages only 5.9 million per mm². This explains why the Quadro P2200 packs more than twice the transistors (4,400 million versus 1,950 million) into a smaller die (200 mm² versus 332 mm²).

The compute configurations diverge sharply. The Quadro P2200 has 1280 shading units, 80 texture mapping units, and 40 ROPs. The GTX 560 SE is much more modest with 288 shading units, 48 TMUs, and 24 ROPs. These differences translate directly into throughput: the Quadro P2200 delivers 3.822 TFLOPS of FP32 compute, while the GTX 560 SE delivers 847.9 GFLOPS.

Memory architecture also differs fundamentally. The Quadro P2200 uses 5 GB of GDDR5X memory with a 160-bit bus and 200.2 GB/s bandwidth. The GTX 560 SE uses 1024 MB of GDDR5 on a wider 192-bit bus but achieves only 91.87 GB/s due to lower clock speeds. The memory clock difference is notable: the Quadro P2200 runs at 1251 MHz (10 Gbps effective), while the GTX 560 SE runs at 957 MHz (3.8 Gbps effective).

API support shows a generational gap. Both cards support DirectX 12, but the Quadro P2200 supports version 12_1 while the GTX 560 SE only supports 11_0. Both support OpenGL 4.6. The Quadro P2200 supports Vulkan 1.4, while the GTX 560 SE has no Vulkan support listed.

Power requirements reflect the efficiency gains of the newer architecture. The Quadro P2200 has a TDP of 75 W with no power connectors and a suggested PSU of 250 W. The GTX 560 SE has a TDP of 150 W, requires 2x 6-pin power connectors, and needs a 450 W PSU.

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data shows a clear and decisive split in favor of the Quadro P2200. In the only shared test, Geekbench OpenCL, the Quadro P2200 wins with a score of 32344 against 7171, a 351% advantage. The database records 1 win for the Quadro P2200 and 0 wins for the GTX 560 SE.

The Quadro P2200's additional benchmark results show strengths across multiple API tests. It scores 9364 in Passmark G3D, 3921 in Passmark GPU Compute, and 881 in Passmark G2D. It also records scores of 167 in Passmark DirectX 9, 70 in DirectX 11, 45 in DirectX 10, and 33 in DirectX 12. The Geekbench Vulkan score is 31351.

The GTX 560 SE has only one recorded benchmark, the Geekbench OpenCL score of 7171. This places it near the Intel Iris Pro Graphics P580 (7170) and slightly above the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 (7157) in the nearest rivals list. Its percentile ranking of 39 puts it below the Quadro P2200's 44th percentile.

For use cases, the Quadro P2200's advantages in compute throughput, memory capacity, and bandwidth make it the clear choice for workloads that rely on OpenCL acceleration, large datasets, or high-resolution textures. The GTX 560 SE, with its smaller memory pool and lower bandwidth, would struggle with modern workloads but may still handle legacy applications that do not stress memory capacity.

Specification Differences

The table below highlights only the fields where the two GPUs differ:

| Specification | NVIDIA Quadro P2200 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 SE |

|---|---|---|

| Architecture | Pascal | Fermi 2.0 |

| Chip | GP106 | GF114 |

| Process Node | 16 nm | 40 nm |

| Transistors | 4,400 million | 1,950 million |

| Die Size | 200 mm² | 332 mm² |

| Transistor Density | 22.0M / mm² | 5.9M / mm² |

| Base Clock | 1000 MHz | Not specified |

| Boost Clock | 1493 MHz | Not specified |

| Memory Clock | 1251 MHz (10 Gbps effective) | 957 MHz (3.8 Gbps effective) |

| Memory Size | 5 GB | 1024 MB |

| Memory Type | GDDR5X | GDDR5 |

| Memory Bus | 160 bit | 192 bit |

| Memory Bandwidth | 200.2 GB/s | 91.87 GB/s |

| Shading Units | 1280 | 288 |

| TMUs | 80 | 48 |

| ROPs | 40 | 24 |

| Pixel Rate | 59.72 GPixel/s | 8.832 GPixel/s |

| Texture Rate | 119.4 GTexel/s | 35.33 GTexel/s |

| FP32 | 3.822 TFLOPS | 847.9 GFLOPS |

| FP16 | 59.72 GFLOPS (1:64) | Not specified |

| TDP | 75 W | 150 W |

| Slot Width | Single-slot | Dual-slot |

| Power Connectors | None | 2x 6-pin |

| Suggested PSU | 250 W | 450 W |

| Bus Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 2.0 x16 |

| Display Outputs | 4x DisplayPort 1.4a | 2x DVI, 1x mini-HDMI 1.3a |

| DirectX Support | 12 (12_1) | 12 (11_0) |

| Vulkan Support | 1.4 | Not specified |

| Dimensions | 201 mm (7.9 inches) | 210 mm (8.3 inches) |

| Release Date | 2019-06-09 | 2012-02-19 |

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains exactly one head-to-head benchmark between these two GPUs: Geekbench OpenCL. The Quadro P2200 scores 32344, while the GTX 560 SE scores 7171. This represents a 351% advantage for the Quadro P2200, meaning it delivers approximately four and a half times the OpenCL performance of the older card.

This massive gap is consistent with the underlying specifications. The Quadro P2200 has 4.5 times the FP32 compute throughput (3.822 TFLOPS versus 847.9 GFLOPS), more than double the memory bandwidth (200.2 GB/s versus 91.87 GB/s), and five times the memory capacity (5 GB versus 1024 MB). The pixel rate advantage is even larger: 59.72 GPixel/s versus 8.832 GPixel/s, a ratio of nearly 7:1.

For additional context, the Quadro P2200's average benchmark score of 8686 places it within 1% of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 v2 (8743) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile (8746). It also edges out the AMD FirePro W5170M by 1.1% and the Intel Arc A380 by 1.5%. The GTX 560 SE's average score of 7171 places it in a much lower performance tier, roughly equivalent to the Intel Iris Pro Graphics P580 and slightly below the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750.

The Verdict

The NVIDIA Quadro P2200 is the definitive winner in this comparison. Every measurable metric in the database favors it, and the single head-to-head benchmark shows a 351% performance advantage. There is no benchmark result where the GTX 560 SE comes out ahead.

Users who need OpenCL compute performance, large memory capacity for professional workloads, or modern API support should choose the Quadro P2200. Its 5 GB GDDR5X memory with 200.2 GB/s bandwidth provides ample headroom for texture-heavy applications, while its 3.822 TFLOPS FP32 throughput handles compute tasks efficiently. The lower TDP of 75 W also means it can be installed in systems with a 250 W PSU and no additional power connectors.

The GTX 560 SE remains a legacy product from 2012. Its 1024 MB memory and 91.87 GB/s bandwidth are limiting factors for any modern workload. Its only recorded benchmark, 7171 in Geekbench OpenCL, places it near integrated graphics solutions like the Intel Iris Pro Graphics P580. Users with a GTX 560 SE should consider an upgrade, as the data shows no scenario where this card outperforms the Quadro P2200.

For professional users, the Quadro P2200's Pascal architecture brings modern features like Vulkan 1.4 support and DirectX 12_1, along with four DisplayPort 1.4a outputs for multi-monitor setups. The GTX 560 SE's dual DVI and single mini-HDMI outputs reflect its age and limited display capabilities. The verdict is clear: the Quadro P2200 is the superior choice by every recorded measure.