GeForce GTX 295
NVS 810
GeForce GTX 295 vs NVS 810 Performance Spectrum
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.
GeForce GTX 295 vs NVS 810 FPS Benchmarks
Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.
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GeForce GTX 295 vs NVS 810: 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 GTX 295
2009Why buy it
- ✅Costs $201 less on MSRP ($499 MSRP vs $700 MSRP).
- ✅Delivers 41% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 2.4 vs 1.7 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $700 MSRP).
Trade-offs
- ❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
- ❌2009 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
- ❌325% higher power demand at 289W vs 68W.
- ❌34.8% longer card at 267mm vs 198mm.
NVS 810
2015Why buy it
- ✅128.6% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).
- ✅Draws 68W instead of 289W, a 221W reduction.
- ✅Measures 198mm instead of 267mm, a 69mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.
Trade-offs
- ❌2015 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
- ❌40.3% HIGHER MSRP$700 MSRPvs$499 MSRP
- ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 1.7 vs 2.4 G3D/$ ($700 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
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GeForce GTX 295 vs NVS 810 Technical Specifications
Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.
GeForce GTX 295
The GeForce GTX 295 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 8 2009. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 576 MHz. It has 480 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 289W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,198 points. Launch price was $500.
NVS 810
The NVS 810 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: 1,192 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 295 scores 1,198 and the NVS 810 reaches 1,192 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 295 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the NVS 810 uses Maxwell, both on 55 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 480 (GeForce GTX 295) vs 512 (NVS 810). Raw compute: 0.5962 TFLOPS ×2 (GeForce GTX 295) vs 1.058 TFLOPS ×2 (NVS 810).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 295 | NVS 810 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,198 | 1,192 |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 480 ×2 | 512 ×2+7% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.5962 TFLOPS ×2 | 1.058 TFLOPS ×2+77% |
| ROPs | 28 ×2+75% | 16 ×2 |
| TMUs | 80 ×2+150% | 32 ×2 |
| L2 Cache | 0.22 MB | 1 MB+355% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
The GeForce GTX 295 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The NVS 810 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 295 | NVS 810 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | Upscaling support | Upscaling support |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 295 has 2 GB of VRAM, while the NVS 810 carries 4 GB. NVS 810 gives you 128.6% 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 GTX 295 and 64-bit on the NVS 810. L2 Cache: 0.22 MB (GeForce GTX 295) vs 1 MB (NVS 810) — the NVS 810 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 295 | NVS 810 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1.75 GB | 4 GB+129% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.22 MB | 1 MB+355% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.1 (10_0) (GeForce GTX 295) vs 12 (12_1) (NVS 810). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 8.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 295 | NVS 810 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.1 (10_0) | 12 (12_1)+8% |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 4.6+39% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 8+300% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD VP2 (GeForce GTX 295) vs NVENC 5 (NVS 810). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP2 vs NVDEC 2. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GTX 295) vs H.264,H.265 (NVS 810).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 295 | NVS 810 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | PureVideo HD VP2 | NVENC 5 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP2 | NVDEC 2 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | H.264,H.265 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 295 draws 289W versus the NVS 810's 68W — a 123.8% difference. The NVS 810 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 680W (GeForce GTX 295) vs 350W (NVS 810). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 198mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 95°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 295 | NVS 810 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 289W | 68W-76% |
| Recommended PSU | 680W | 350W-49% |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | 198mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 1-50% |
| Temp (Load) | 95°C | 80°C-16% |
| Perf/Watt | 4.1 | 17.5+327% |
Value Analysis
At launch, the GeForce GTX 295 came in at $499, while the NVS 810 launched at $700. On MSRP, GeForce GTX 295 was 28.7% cheaper ($201 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 2.4 (GeForce GTX 295) vs 1.7 (NVS 810) — the GeForce GTX 295 offers 41.2% better value. The newer card here is NVS 810 (2015 vs 2009).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 295 | NVS 810 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $499-29% | $700 |
| Performance per Dollar | 2.4+41% | 1.7 |
| Codename | GT200B | GM107 |
| Release | January 8 2009 | November 4 2015 |
| Ranking | #816 | #826 |
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