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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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GeForce 510 is positioned at rank 592 and the Quadro FX 3500M is on rank 95, so the Quadro FX 3500M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 510
Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 3500M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce 510 is significantly newer (2022 vs 2008). The GeForce 510 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro FX 3500M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro FX 3500M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 5.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce 510 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce 510 | Quadro FX 3500M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-5.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+5.5%) |
| Longevity | Ampere (2020−2025) (8nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro FX 3500M 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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 510 and Quadro FX 3500M
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.
Quadro FX 3500M
The Quadro FX 3500M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 11 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 610 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 189W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 306 points. Launch price was $3,499.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce 510 scores 290 versus the Quadro FX 3500M's 306 — the Quadro FX 3500M leads by 5.5%. The GeForce 510 is built on Ampere while the Quadro FX 3500M uses Tesla 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (GeForce 510) vs 240 (Quadro FX 3500M). Raw compute: 4.731 TFLOPS (GeForce 510) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 3500M).
| Feature | GeForce 510 | Quadro FX 3500M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 290 | 306+6% |
| Architecture | Ampere | Tesla 2.0 |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048+753% | 240 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.731 TFLOPS+660% | 0.6221 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 40+25% | 32 |
| TMUs | 64 | 80+25% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+700% | 0.25 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 510 | Quadro FX 3500M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce 510 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro FX 3500M has 512 MB. The GeForce 510 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce 510) vs 0.25 MB (Quadro FX 3500M) — the GeForce 510 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 510 | Quadro FX 3500M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB+300% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+700% | 0.25 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce 510) vs 9.0c (Quadro FX 3500M). OpenGL: 4.1 vs 2.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 1.
| Feature | GeForce 510 | Quadro FX 3500M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.0+22% | 9.0c |
| OpenGL | 4.1+95% | 2.1 |
| Max Displays | 2+100% | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 510) vs None (Quadro FX 3500M). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs VP1. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce 510) vs MPEG-2,WMV9 (Quadro FX 3500M).
| Feature | GeForce 510 | Quadro FX 3500M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | None |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP4 | VP1 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | MPEG-2,WMV9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 510 draws 25W versus the Quadro FX 3500M's 189W — a 153.3% difference. The GeForce 510 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 510) vs 350W (Quadro FX 3500M). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce 510 | Quadro FX 3500M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 25W-87% | 189W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 168mm | — |
| Height | 64mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C-7% | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 11.6+625% | 1.6 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 510 is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2008).
| Feature | GeForce 510 | Quadro FX 3500M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $99 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | — |
| Codename | GA107 | GT200B |
| Release | Maio 2022 | November 11 2008 |
| Ranking | #407 | #815 |
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