GeForce 210 vs Quadro NVS 420

GeForce 210

2019Core: 937 MHzBoost: 1038 MHz

Quadro NVS 420

2018Core: 1227 MHzBoost: 1647 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce 210

138

+0.7%

GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU

Quadro NVS 420

100

137

0.0%

GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop 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. The GeForce 210 is positioned at rank #599 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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

Performance Per Dollar GeForce 210

#589

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

3934%

#591

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

3566%

#592

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

3557%

#596

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

3234%

#597

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

3212%

#599

GeForce 210

MSRP: $50|Avg: $5

100%

#600

Mobility Radeon X1900

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

100%

#601

Mobility Radeon HD 4330

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

100%

#602

Radeon R7 M365X

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

100%

#603

Mobility Radeon HD 5870

MSRP: $399|Avg: $50

99%

#604

Radeon R7 M260DX

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

99%

#605

Radeon HD 8610G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

97%

#606

Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8750M Dual

MSRP: $250|Avg: $60

95%

#607

Radeon HD 4650 AGP

MSRP: $80|Avg: $20

94%

#608

GeForce 9800M GS

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

94%

#609

Radeon R7 M270

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

93%

#610

GeForce 9800 GTX

MSRP: $299|Avg: $30

93%

#611

Mobility Radeon HD 5850

MSRP: $299|Avg: $30

92%

#612

Seria Mobility Radeon HD 3400

MSRP: $49|Avg: $10

92%

#614

GeForce 205

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce 210 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro NVS 420 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce 210	Quadro NVS 420
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%)
Longevity	Pascal (2016−2021) (14nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+300%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce 210 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $5 versus $20 for the Quadro NVS 420, it costs 75% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 302.9% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce 210	Quadro NVS 420
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+302.9%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($5)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($20)

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.

GeForce 210 Benchmark Check

Quadro NVS 420 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 210 and Quadro NVS 420

GeForce 210

The GeForce 210 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 20 2019. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 937 MHz to 1038 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 10W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 138 points.

Quadro NVS 420

The Quadro NVS 420 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 21 2018. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1227 MHz to 1647 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 137 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 210 scores 138 and the Quadro NVS 420 reaches 137 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 210 is built on Pascal while the Quadro NVS 420 uses Pascal, both on 14 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 210) vs 2,304 (Quadro NVS 420). Raw compute: 0.7972 TFLOPS (GeForce 210) vs 7.589 TFLOPS (Quadro NVS 420). Boost clocks: 1038 MHz vs 1647 MHz.

Feature	GeForce 210	Quadro NVS 420
G3D Mark Score	138	137
Architecture	Pascal	Pascal
Process Node	14 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	384	2304+500%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7972 TFLOPS	7.589 TFLOPS+852%
Boost Clock	1038 MHz	1647 MHz+59%
ROPs	16	64+300%
TMUs	24	144+500%
L1 Cache	144 KB	864 KB+500%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 210	Quadro NVS 420
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 GeForce 210 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro NVS 420 has 4 GB. The Quadro NVS 420 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (GeForce 210) vs 2 MB (Quadro NVS 420) — the Quadro NVS 420 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce 210	Quadro NVS 420
VRAM Capacity	1 GB	4 GB+300%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 10.1 (GeForce 210) vs 10_0 (Quadro NVS 420). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce 210	Quadro NVS 420
DirectX	10.1	10_0
Max Displays	2	4+100%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (GeForce 210) vs PureVideo HD (Quadro NVS 420). Decoder: PureVideo VP4 vs PureVideo HD.

Feature	GeForce 210	Quadro NVS 420
Encoder	None	PureVideo HD
Decoder	PureVideo VP4	PureVideo HD
Codecs	MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264	—

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 210 draws 10W versus the Quadro NVS 420's 100W — a 163.6% difference. The GeForce 210 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 210) vs 350W (Quadro NVS 420). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 168mm vs 160mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots.

Feature	GeForce 210	Quadro NVS 420
TDP	10W-90%	100W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	PCIe-powered
Length	168mm	160mm
Height	69mm	—
Slots	1	1
Temp (Load)	75°C	—
Perf/Watt	13.8+886%	1.4

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Value Analysis

The GeForce 210 launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $5, while the Quadro NVS 420 launched at $0 and now averages $20. The GeForce 210 costs 75% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 27.6 (GeForce 210) vs 6.8 (Quadro NVS 420) — the GeForce 210 offers 305.9% better value. The GeForce 210 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2018).