GeForce GT 630 vs NVS 510

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 630 vs NVS 510 FPS Benchmarks

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

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GeForce GT 630 vs NVS 510: 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 630

2022

Why buy it

✅Costs $380 less on MSRP ($69 MSRP vs $449 MSRP).
✅Delivers 555.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 9.9 vs 1.5 G3D/$ ($69 MSRP vs $449 MSRP).
✅NVS 510 is already obsolete for modern gaming, so GeForce GT 630 is the less risky modern option long term.
✅Measures 145mm instead of 160mm, a 15mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Older hardware, 2 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in newer AAA releases.

NVS 510

2015

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌2015 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
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550.7% HIGHER MSRP
$449 MSRPvs$69 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 1.5 vs 9.9 G3D/$ ($449 MSRP vs $69 MSRP).
❌10.3% longer card at 160mm vs 145mm.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce GT 630 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 0.7% in PassMark G3D (685 vs 680), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.

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

GeForce GT 630 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a 12nm process instead of 28nm and a newer 2022 generation instead of 2015. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce GT 630 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $380 cheaper on MSRP at $69 vs $449, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 555.5% (9.9 vs 1.5), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce GT 630 vs NVS 510 Technical Specifications

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

GeForce GT 630

The GeForce GT 630 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 28 2022. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1740 MHz to 1785 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 685 points.

NVS 510

The NVS 510 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 4 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 902 MHz to 1033 MHz. It has 512 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 68W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 680 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GT 630 scores 685 and the NVS 510 reaches 680 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 630 is built on Turing while the NVS 510 uses Maxwell, both on 12 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 512 (GeForce GT 630) vs 512 (NVS 510). Raw compute: 1.828 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 630) vs 1.058 TFLOPS ×2 (NVS 510). Boost clocks: 1785 MHz vs 1033 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GT 630	NVS 510
G3D Mark Score	685	680
Architecture	Turing	Maxwell
Process Node	12 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	512	512 ×2
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.828 TFLOPS+73%	1.058 TFLOPS ×2
Boost Clock	1785 MHz+73%	1033 MHz
ROPs	16	16 ×2
TMUs	32	32 ×2
L1 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GT 630 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The NVS 510 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce GT 630	NVS 510
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)

Both cards ship with 2 GB of GDDR5. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the GeForce GT 630 and 64-bit on the NVS 510.

Feature	GeForce GT 630	NVS 510
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB	1 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GT 630) vs 12 (11_0) (NVS 510). Vulkan: 1.0 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GT 630	NVS 510
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12 (11_0)
Vulkan	1.0	1.2+20%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	2	4+100%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (GeForce GT 630) vs 1st Gen NVENC (NVS 510). Decoder: PureVideo HD (VP5) vs 1st Gen NVDEC (VP5). Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GT 630) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (NVS 510).

Feature	GeForce GT 630	NVS 510
Encoder	None	1st Gen NVENC
Decoder	PureVideo HD (VP5)	1st Gen NVDEC (VP5)
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT 630 draws 75W versus the NVS 510's 68W — a 9.8% difference. The NVS 510 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GT 630) vs 350W (NVS 510). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 145mm vs 160mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 78 vs 65°C.

Feature	GeForce GT 630	NVS 510
TDP	75W	68W-9%
Recommended PSU	300W-14%	350W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	145mm	160mm
Height	111mm	69mm
Slots	1	1
Temp (Load)	78	65°C-17%
Perf/Watt	9.1	10.0+10%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce GT 630 came in at $69, while the NVS 510 launched at $449. On MSRP, GeForce GT 630 was 84.6% cheaper ($380 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 9.9 (GeForce GT 630) vs 1.5 (NVS 510) — the GeForce GT 630 offers 560% better value. The newer card here is GeForce GT 630 (2022 vs 2015).

Feature	GeForce GT 630	NVS 510
MSRP	$69-85%	$449
Performance per Dollar	9.9+560%	1.5
Codename	TU117	GM107
Release	June 28 2022	November 4 2015
Ranking	#444	#826

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