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GeForce 510
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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 510 is positioned at rank #592 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 510
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce 510 is significantly newer (2022 vs 2016). The GeForce 510 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 1060 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 1060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3370.3% higher G3D Mark score and 200% more VRAM (6 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 510.
| Insight | GeForce 510 | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3370.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3370.3%) |
| Longevity | Ampere (2020−2025) (8nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+200%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 1060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $60 (vs $15), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 767.6% better value per dollar than the GeForce 510.
| Insight | GeForce 510 | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+767.6%) |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($15) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($60) |
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 GeForce 510 and GeForce GTX 1060
GeForce 510
The GeForce 510 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in Maio 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 832 MHz to 1155 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 25W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 290 points.
GeForce GTX 1060
The GeForce GTX 1060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,064 points. Launch price was $599.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce 510 scores 290 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 3370.3%. The GeForce 510 is built on Ampere while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 8 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (GeForce 510) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 4.731 TFLOPS (GeForce 510) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 1155 MHz vs 1733 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce 510 | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 290 | 10,064+3370% |
| Architecture | Ampere | Pascal |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 16 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048 | 2560+25% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.731 TFLOPS | 8.873 TFLOPS+88% |
| Boost Clock | 1155 MHz | 1733 MHz+50% |
| ROPs | 40 | 64+60% |
| TMUs | 64 | 160+150% |
| L1 Cache | 2 MB+113% | 0.94 MB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 510 | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce 510 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit.
| Feature | GeForce 510 | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 6 GB+200% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | 192 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 192-bit+50% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce 510) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060). Vulkan: None vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.1 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce 510 | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.0 | 12+9% |
| Vulkan | None | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.1 | 4.5+10% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 4+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 510) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce 510) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).
| Feature | GeForce 510 | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | NVENC (Pascal) |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP4 | NVDEC (Pascal) |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | H.264,H.265/HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 510 draws 25W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 151.2% difference. The GeForce 510 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 510) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: Legacy vs 6-pin. Card length: 168mm vs 173mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots.
| Feature | GeForce 510 | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 25W-86% | 180W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-13% | 400W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | 6-pin |
| Length | 168mm | 173mm |
| Height | 64mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 1-50% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 11.6 | 55.9+382% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 510 launched at $99 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 and now averages $60. The GeForce 510 costs 75% less ($45 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 19.3 (GeForce 510) vs 167.7 (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 768.9% better value. The GeForce 510 is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2016).
| Feature | GeForce 510 | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $99-60% | $249 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-75% | $60 |
| Performance per Dollar | 19.3 | 167.7+769% |
| Codename | GA107 | GP104 |
| Release | Maio 2022 | May 27 2016 |
| Ranking | #407 | #137 |
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