GeForce 7800 GT vs Quadro NVS 510M
GeForce 7800 GT
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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 GeForce 7800 GT is positioned at rank 349 and the Quadro NVS 510M is on rank 273, so the Quadro NVS 510M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 7800 GT
Performance Per Dollar Quadro NVS 510M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 7800 GT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro NVS 510M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce 7800 GT | Quadro NVS 510M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce 7800 GT 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 GeForce 7800 GT and Quadro NVS 510M
GeForce 7800 GT
The GeForce 7800 GT is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 7 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 875 MHz to 928 MHz. It has 2880 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 244 points. Launch price was $699.
Quadro NVS 510M
The Quadro NVS 510M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 22 2011. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 450 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 238 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 7800 GT scores 244 and the Quadro NVS 510M reaches 238 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 7800 GT is built on Kepler while the Quadro NVS 510M uses Fermi 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 2,880 (GeForce 7800 GT) vs 384 (Quadro NVS 510M). Raw compute: 5.345 TFLOPS (GeForce 7800 GT) vs 0.6912 TFLOPS (Quadro NVS 510M).
| Feature | GeForce 7800 GT | Quadro NVS 510M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 244+3% | 238 |
| Architecture | Kepler | Fermi 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 2880+650% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 5.345 TFLOPS+673% | 0.6912 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 48+50% | 32 |
| TMUs | 240+400% | 48 |
| L1 Cache | 240 KB | 768 KB+220% |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB+200% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 7800 GT | Quadro NVS 510M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 7800 GT comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro NVS 510M has 1 GB. The Quadro NVS 510M offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (GeForce 7800 GT) vs 0.5 MB (Quadro NVS 510M) — the GeForce 7800 GT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 7800 GT | Quadro NVS 510M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 1 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB+200% | 0.5 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 7800 GT draws 250W versus the Quadro NVS 510M's 100W — a 85.7% difference. The Quadro NVS 510M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 7800 GT) vs 350W (Quadro NVS 510M). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GeForce 7800 GT | Quadro NVS 510M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 100W-60% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 228mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 1.0 | 2.4+140% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 7800 GT is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2011).
| Feature | GeForce 7800 GT | Quadro NVS 510M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $449 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20 | — |
| Codename | GK110B | GF110 |
| Release | November 7 2013 | February 22 2011 |
| Ranking | #278 | #733 |
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