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.

GeForce 510 vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti FPS Benchmarks

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GeForce 510 vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce 510

2022

Why buy it

✅Costs $300 less on MSRP ($99 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅Draws 25W instead of 200W, a 175W reduction.
✅Measures 168mm instead of 242mm, a 74mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 Ti across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Older hardware, 2 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in newer AAA releases.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.9 vs 50.9 G3D/$ ($99 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020

Why buy it

✅2325.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 1637.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 2.9 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $99 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 2 GB).
✅Better long-term bet: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌700% higher power demand at 200W vs 25W.
❌44% longer card at 242mm vs 168mm.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 2325.4% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 6904.1% in PassMark G3D (20,312 vs 290), so the answer here is pretty clean.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 8 GB vs 2 GB of VRAM, the newer upscaling stack, DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, and 38 vs 16 ray-tracing units. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti makes the most sense to buy today. It is $300 more expensive on MSRP at $399 vs $99, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 1637.9% (50.9 vs 2.9), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce 510 vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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 RTX 3060 Ti

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1410 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 4864 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 38 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,312 points. Launch price was $399.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce 510 scores 290 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 20,312 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 6904.1%. The GeForce 510 is built on Ampere while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti uses Ampere, both on a 8 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (GeForce 510) vs 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Raw compute: 4.731 TFLOPS (GeForce 510) vs 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Boost clocks: 1155 MHz vs 1665 MHz. Ray tracing: 16 RT cores (GeForce 510) vs 38 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) with 64 Tensor cores vs 152.

Feature	GeForce 510	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
G3D Mark Score	290	20,312+6904%
Architecture	Ampere	Ampere
Process Node	8 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	2048	4864+138%
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.731 TFLOPS	16.2 TFLOPS+242%
Boost Clock	1155 MHz	1665 MHz+44%
ROPs	40	80+100%
TMUs	64	152+138%
L1 Cache	2 MB	4.8 MB+140%
L2 Cache	2 MB	4 MB+100%
Ray Tracing Cores	16	38+138%
Tensor Cores	64	152+138%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti supports the newer DLSS 2 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce 510 is capped at Upscaling support.

Feature	GeForce 510	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	DLSS 2 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce 510 has 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti carries 8 GB. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti gives you 300% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce 510 and 256-bit on the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce 510) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce 510	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	8 GB+300%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	448 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	2 MB	4 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce 510) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Vulkan: None vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.1 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce 510	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
DirectX	11.0	12 Ultimate (12_2)+9%
Vulkan	None	1.3
OpenGL	4.1	4.6+12%
Max Displays	2	4+100%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 510) vs NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs NVDEC (Ampere). Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce 510) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti).

Feature	GeForce 510	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Encoder	No	NVENC (Ampere)
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP4	NVDEC (Ampere)
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 510 draws 25W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 200W — a 155.6% difference. The GeForce 510 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 510) vs 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Power connectors: Legacy vs 8-pin. Card length: 168mm vs 242mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 75.

Feature	GeForce 510	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
TDP	25W-88%	200W
Recommended PSU	350W-42%	600W
Power Connector	Legacy	8-pin
Length	168mm	242mm
Height	64mm	112mm
Slots	1-50%	2
Temp (Load)	70°C-7%	75
Perf/Watt	11.6	101.6+776%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce 510 came in at $99, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399. On MSRP, GeForce 510 was 75.2% cheaper ($300 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 2.9 (GeForce 510) vs 50.9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 1655.2% better value. The newer card here is GeForce 510 (2022 vs 2020).

Feature	GeForce 510	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
MSRP	$99-75%	$399
Performance per Dollar	2.9	50.9+1655%
Codename	GA107	GA104
Release	Maio 2022	December 1 2020
Ranking	#407	#73

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