FirePro M7740 vs NVS 510

FirePro M7740

2012Core: 675 MHz

NVS 510

2015Core: 902 MHzBoost: 1033 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro M7740

665

0.0%

Mobility Radeon HD 3850

Mobility Radeon HD 5650

680

+2.3%

GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB

GeForce GTX 1070 Ti

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

About G3D Mark

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.

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. The FirePro M7740 is positioned at rank 329 and the NVS 510 is on rank 321, so the NVS 510 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro M7740

#314

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

11108%

#329

FirePro M7740

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

100%

#330

Quadro FX 570

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

98%

#331

RTXA5000-24Q

MSRP: $3721|Avg: $2100

97%

#332

GRID P40-1Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

96%

#334

Tesla M10

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $500

95%

#335

Tesla C2050

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $95

95%

#336

FirePro S10000

MSRP: $3599|Avg: $500

95%

#337

Quadro FX 3450

MSRP: $119|Avg: $30

94%

#338

GRID P40-24Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $200

93%

#339

Quadro 4000

MSRP: $1199|Avg: $30

92%

#340

FireStream 9250

MSRP: $999|Avg: $49

88%

#341

GRID P40-3Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $5699

86%

#342

GRID M10-2Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $150

81%

#343

Tesla K80

MSRP: $5000|Avg: $50

80%

#344

GRID M10-4Q

MSRP: $2805|Avg: $340

80%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar NVS 510

#306

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

9783%

#321

NVS 510

MSRP: $449|Avg: $15

100%

#322

GRID M60-1Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $50

98%

#323

GRID K280Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $50

94%

#324

FirePro M2000

MSRP: $300|Avg: $50

94%

#325

Tesla K20c

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $500

92%

#326

GRID M6-1Q

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100

91%

#327

Quadro FX 380

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

91%

#328

Tesla C2050 / C2070

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $30

91%

#329

FirePro M7740

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

88%

#330

Quadro FX 570

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

86%

#331

RTXA5000-24Q

MSRP: $3721|Avg: $2100

85%

#332

GRID P40-1Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

85%

#334

Tesla C2050

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $95

84%

#335

Tesla M10

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $500

84%

#336

FirePro S10000

MSRP: $3599|Avg: $500

83%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The NVS 510 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.3% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (2 GB vs 1 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro M7740.

Insight	FirePro M7740	NVS 510
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The NVS 510 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the NVS 510 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $500), it costs 97% less, resulting in a 3308.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro M7740	NVS 510
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+3308.5%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500)	✅More affordable ($15)

Performance Check

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 7800X3D 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.

FirePro M7740 Benchmark Check

NVS 510 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro M7740 and NVS 510

FirePro M7740

The FirePro M7740 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 27 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 675 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 665 points.

NVS 510

The NVS 510 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 4 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 902 MHz to 1033 MHz. It has 512 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 68W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 680 points.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro M7740 scores 665 and the NVS 510 reaches 680 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro M7740 is built on GCN 1.0 while the NVS 510 uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 512 (FirePro M7740) vs 512 (NVS 510). Raw compute: 0.6912 TFLOPS (FirePro M7740) vs 1.058 TFLOPS ×2 (NVS 510).

Feature	FirePro M7740	NVS 510
G3D Mark Score	665	680+2%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Maxwell
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	512	512 ×2
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.6912 TFLOPS	1.058 TFLOPS ×2+53%
ROPs	16	16 ×2
TMUs	32	32 ×2
L1 Cache	128 KB	256 KB+100%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	1 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro M7740	NVS 510
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro M7740 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the NVS 510 has 2 GB. The NVS 510 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (FirePro M7740) vs 1 MB (NVS 510) — the NVS 510 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro M7740	NVS 510
VRAM Capacity	1 GB	2 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	1 MB+300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 10.1 (FirePro M7740) vs 12 (11_0) (NVS 510). Vulkan: None vs 1.2. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.

Feature	FirePro M7740	NVS 510
DirectX	10.1	12 (11_0)+19%
Vulkan	None	1.2
OpenGL	3.3	4.6+39%
Max Displays	2	4+100%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (FirePro M7740) vs 1st Gen NVENC (NVS 510). Decoder: UVD 2 vs 1st Gen NVDEC (VP5). Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro M7740) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (NVS 510).

Feature	FirePro M7740	NVS 510
Encoder	None	1st Gen NVENC
Decoder	UVD 2	1st Gen NVDEC (VP5)
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro M7740 draws 33W versus the NVS 510's 68W — a 69.3% difference. The FirePro M7740 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro M7740) vs 350W (NVS 510). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 160mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 65°C.

Feature	FirePro M7740	NVS 510
TDP	33W-51%	68W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	160mm
Height	0mm	69mm
Slots	1	1
Temp (Load)	85°C	65°C-24%
Perf/Watt	20.2+102%	10.0

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Value Analysis

The FirePro M7740 launched at $500 MSRP and currently averages $500, while the NVS 510 launched at $449 and now averages $15. The NVS 510 costs 97% less ($485 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 1.3 (FirePro M7740) vs 45.3 (NVS 510) — the NVS 510 offers 3384.6% better value. The NVS 510 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2012).