FirePro V3900
VS
Quadro K510M

FirePro V3900 vs Quadro K510M

FirePro V3900

2011Core: 725 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

Quadro K510M

2013Core: 771 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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 V3900 is positioned at rank 206 and the Quadro K510M is on rank 332, so the FirePro V3900 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 V3900

#90
Quadro P5000
MSRP: $2499|Avg: $400
96%
#91
RTX PRO 6000
MSRP: $8565|Avg: $8565
95%
#92
RTX A6000
MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500
93%
#93
Quadro RTX A6000
MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500
92%
#191
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
2787%
#206
FirePro V3900
MSRP: $119|Avg: $30
100%
#207
Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B
MSRP: $119|Avg: $89
100%
#208
Tesla K8
MSRP: $1000|Avg: $100
96%
#210
GRID K240Q
MSRP: $500|Avg: $40
96%
#211
FirePro M4150
MSRP: $200|Avg: $50
95%
#212
FirePro V4900
MSRP: $200|Avg: $47
95%
#213
GRID K160Q
MSRP: $125|Avg: $30
95%
#215
Quadro
MSRP: $1000|Avg: $50
94%
#216
FirePro W5000
MSRP: $599|Avg: $40
93%
#219
FirePro W7000 Adapter
MSRP: $899|Avg: $15
92%
#220
Quadro K420
MSRP: $150|Avg: $20
91%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro K510M

#117
L40
MSRP: $31000|Avg: $8174
82%
#317
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
11541%
#332
Quadro K510M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#333
GRID P40-1Q
MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150
100%
#334
Tesla M10
MSRP: $2500|Avg: $500
99%
#335
Tesla C2050
MSRP: $2499|Avg: $95
99%
#336
FirePro S10000
MSRP: $3599|Avg: $500
98%
#337
Quadro FX 3450
MSRP: $119|Avg: $30
98%
#338
GRID P40-24Q
MSRP: $5699|Avg: $200
97%
#339
Quadro 4000
MSRP: $1199|Avg: $30
96%
#340
FireStream 9250
MSRP: $999|Avg: $49
91%
#341
GRID P40-3Q
MSRP: $5699|Avg: $5699
90%
#342
GRID M10-2Q
MSRP: $2500|Avg: $150
84%
#343
Tesla K80
MSRP: $5000|Avg: $50
84%
#344
GRID M10-4Q
MSRP: $2805|Avg: $340
83%
#346
GRID M10-8Q
MSRP: $2500|Avg: $500
81%
#347
FirePro V8700
MSRP: $1499|Avg: $170
80%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro K510M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro V3900.

InsightFirePro V3900Quadro K510M
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%)
Leading raw performance (+1.6%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro K510M remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro V3900 and Quadro K510M

AMD

FirePro V3900

The FirePro V3900 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 24 2011. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The core clock speed is 725 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 631 points.

NVIDIA

Quadro K510M

The Quadro K510M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 23 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 771 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 641 points.

Graphics Performance

The FirePro V3900 scores 631 and the Quadro K510M reaches 641 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro V3900 is built on TeraScale 3 while the Quadro K510M uses Kepler, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (FirePro V3900) vs 1,536 (Quadro K510M). Raw compute: 1.856 TFLOPS (FirePro V3900) vs 2.369 TFLOPS (Quadro K510M).

FeatureFirePro V3900Quadro K510M
G3D Mark Score
631
641+2%
Architecture
TeraScale 3
Kepler
Process Node
40 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
1280
1536+20%
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.856 TFLOPS
2.369 TFLOPS+28%
ROPs
32
32
TMUs
80
128+60%
L1 Cache
320 KB+150%
128 KB
L2 Cache
512 KB
512 KB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureFirePro V3900Quadro K510M
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)

Both cards feature 1 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.

FeatureFirePro V3900Quadro K510M
VRAM Capacity
1 GB
1 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
64-bit
L2 Cache
512 KB
512 KB
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The FirePro V3900 draws 150W versus the Quadro K510M's 100W — a 40% difference. The Quadro K510M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro V3900) vs 350W (Quadro K510M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureFirePro V3900Quadro K510M
TDP
150W
100W-33%
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
PCIe-powered
Length
168mm
Height
69mm
Slots
1
Temp (Load)
80
Perf/Watt
4.2
6.4+52%
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Value Analysis

The Quadro K510M is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2011).

FeatureFirePro V3900Quadro K510M
MSRP
$119
Avg Price (30d)
$30
Codename
Cayman
GK104
Release
May 24 2011
July 23 2013
Ranking
#656
#562