GeForce RTX 4070
NVS 510
GeForce RTX 4070 vs NVS 510 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 RTX 4070 vs NVS 510 FPS Benchmarks
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GeForce RTX 4070 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 RTX 4070
2023Why buy it
- ✅+3858.7% higher PassMark G3D performance.
- ✅Delivers 2867.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 1.5 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $449 MSRP).
- ✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
- ✅500% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 2 GB).
- ✅Better long-term bet: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.
Trade-offs
- ❌194.1% higher power demand at 200W vs 68W.
- ❌90% longer card at 304mm vs 160mm.
NVS 510
2015Why buy it
- ✅Costs $150 less on MSRP ($449 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
- ✅Draws 68W instead of 200W, a 132W reduction.
- ✅Measures 160mm instead of 304mm, a 144mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.
Trade-offs
- ❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (680 vs 26,919).
- ❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
- ❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
- ❌2015 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
- ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 1.5 vs 44.9 G3D/$ ($449 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
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GeForce RTX 4070 vs NVS 510 Technical Specifications
Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.
GeForce RTX 4070
The GeForce RTX 4070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1920 MHz to 2475 MHz. It has 5888 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 26,919 points. Launch price was $599.
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.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 scores 26,919 versus the NVS 510's 680 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 3858.7%. The GeForce RTX 4070 is built on Ada Lovelace while the NVS 510 uses Maxwell, both on 5 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 512 (NVS 510). Raw compute: 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 1.058 TFLOPS ×2 (NVS 510). Boost clocks: 2475 MHz vs 1033 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 | NVS 510 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 26,919+3859% | 680 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 5888+1050% | 512 ×2 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 29.15 TFLOPS+2655% | 1.058 TFLOPS ×2 |
| Boost Clock | 2475 MHz+140% | 1033 MHz |
| ROPs | 64+300% | 16 ×2 |
| TMUs | 184+475% | 32 ×2 |
| L1 Cache | 5.8 MB+2220% | 0.25 MB |
| L2 Cache | 36 MB+3500% | 1 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
The clearest feature edge for the GeForce RTX 4070 is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. In games that support it, that can smooth out motion and lift perceived FPS. The NVS 510 does not have comparable native support in the same tier.The GeForce RTX 4070 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 RTX 4070 | NVS 510 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution | Upscaling support |
| Frame Generation | DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | Yes (DLSS 3.5) | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 4070 has 12 GB of VRAM, while the NVS 510 carries 2 GB. GeForce RTX 4070 gives you 500% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 192-bit on the GeForce RTX 4070 and 64-bit on the NVS 510. L2 Cache: 36 MB (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 1 MB (NVS 510) — the GeForce RTX 4070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 | NVS 510 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB+500% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 192-bit+200% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 36 MB+3500% | 1 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 12 (11_0) (NVS 510). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 | NVS 510 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12 (11_0) |
| Vulkan | 1.3+8% | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (2x) (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 1st Gen NVENC (NVS 510). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs 1st Gen NVDEC (VP5). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (NVS 510).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 | NVS 510 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 8th Gen NVENC (2x) | 1st Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC | 1st Gen NVDEC (VP5) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 4070 draws 200W versus the NVS 510's 68W — a 98.5% difference. The NVS 510 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 350W (NVS 510). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 304mm vs 160mm, occupying 3 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 65°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 | NVS 510 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W | 68W-66% |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 350W-46% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 304mm | 160mm |
| Height | 137mm | 69mm |
| Slots | 3 | 1-67% |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 65°C-19% |
| Perf/Watt | 134.6+1246% | 10.0 |
Value Analysis
At launch, the GeForce RTX 4070 came in at $599, while the NVS 510 launched at $449. On MSRP, NVS 510 was 25% cheaper ($150 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.9 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 1.5 (NVS 510) — the GeForce RTX 4070 offers 2893.3% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 4070 (2023 vs 2015).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 | NVS 510 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $599 | $449-25% |
| Performance per Dollar | 44.9+2893% | 1.5 |
| Codename | AD104 | GM107 |
| Release | April 12 2023 | November 4 2015 |
| Ranking | #32 | #826 |
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