GeForce GT 415 vs Quadro NVS 510M

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 GT 415 vs Quadro NVS 510M FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce GT 415 vs Quadro NVS 510M: 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 GT 415

2011

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 5.1 vs 0 G3D/$ ($49 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Draws 70W instead of 100W, a 30W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Quadro NVS 510M across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 1 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2011 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

Quadro NVS 510M

2011

Why buy it

✅1.7% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (1 GB vs 512 MB).
✅More future proof: Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014) on 40nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌2011 hardware with 1 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 5.1 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $49 MSRP).
❌42.9% higher power demand at 100W vs 70W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

Quadro NVS 510M is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 1.7% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward GeForce GT 415 instead at 251 vs 238, so for this question the real-game FPS result matters more than the synthetic split.

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

GeForce GT 415 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond because it comes out ahead on the available hardware-headroom signals for this matchup.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce GT 415 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. Quadro NVS 510M still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

GeForce GT 415 vs Quadro NVS 510M Technical Specifications

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

GeForce GT 415

The GeForce GT 415 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 14 2011. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 720 MHz. It has 144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 70W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 251 points. Launch price was $149.

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.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GT 415 scores 251 versus the Quadro NVS 510M's 238 — the GeForce GT 415 leads by 5.5%. The GeForce GT 415 is built on Fermi 2.0 while the Quadro NVS 510M uses Fermi 2.0, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 144 (GeForce GT 415) vs 384 (Quadro NVS 510M). Raw compute: 0.4147 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 415) vs 0.6912 TFLOPS (Quadro NVS 510M).

Feature	GeForce GT 415	Quadro NVS 510M
G3D Mark Score	251+5%	238
Architecture	Fermi 2.0	Fermi 2.0
Process Node	40 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	144	384+167%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.4147 TFLOPS	0.6912 TFLOPS+67%
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	24	48+100%
L1 Cache	192 KB	768 KB+300%
L2 Cache	384 KB	512 KB+33%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GT 415 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Quadro NVS 510M leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce GT 415	Quadro NVS 510M
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GT 415 has 512 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro NVS 510M carries 1 GB. Quadro NVS 510M gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the GeForce GT 415 and 64-bit on the Quadro NVS 510M. L2 Cache: 384 KB (GeForce GT 415) vs 512 KB (Quadro NVS 510M) — the Quadro NVS 510M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GT 415	Quadro NVS 510M
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	1 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	384 KB	512 KB+33%

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT 415 draws 70W versus the Quadro NVS 510M's 100W — a 35.3% difference. The GeForce GT 415 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 415) vs 350W (Quadro NVS 510M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce GT 415	Quadro NVS 510M
TDP	70W-30%	100W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	145mm	—
Height	69mm	—
Slots	1	—
Temp (Load)	65°C	—
Perf/Watt	3.6+50%	2.4