GRID K160Q vs Quadro K510M

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.

GRID K160Q vs Quadro K510M FPS Benchmarks

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

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GRID K160Q vs Quadro K510M: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GRID K160Q

2013

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 5.0 vs 0 G3D/$ ($125 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 1 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2013 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌125% higher power demand at 225W vs 100W.

Quadro K510M

2013

Why buy it

✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (1 GB vs 512 MB).
✅Draws 100W instead of 225W, a 125W reduction.
✅More future proof: Kepler (2012−2018) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌2013 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 5.0 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $125 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

Quadro K510M is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 2.1% in PassMark G3D (641 vs 628), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.

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

GRID K160Q 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?

GRID K160Q makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. Quadro K510M still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

GRID K160Q vs Quadro K510M Technical Specifications

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

GRID K160Q

The GRID K160Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 28 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 745 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 628 points. Launch price was $937.

Quadro K510M

The Quadro K510M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 23 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 771 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 641 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GRID K160Q scores 628 and the Quadro K510M reaches 641 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID K160Q is built on Kepler while the Quadro K510M uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,536 (GRID K160Q) vs 1,536 (Quadro K510M). Raw compute: 2.289 TFLOPS (GRID K160Q) vs 2.369 TFLOPS (Quadro K510M).

Feature	GRID K160Q	Quadro K510M
G3D Mark Score	628	641+2%
Architecture	Kepler	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1536	1536
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.289 TFLOPS	2.369 TFLOPS+3%
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	128	128
L1 Cache	128 KB	128 KB
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GRID K160Q	Quadro K510M
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GRID K160Q has 512 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro K510M carries 1 GB. Quadro K510M 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 GRID K160Q and 64-bit on the Quadro K510M.

Feature	GRID K160Q	Quadro K510M
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	1 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The GRID K160Q draws 225W versus the Quadro K510M's 100W — a 76.9% difference. The Quadro K510M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID K160Q) vs 350W (Quadro K510M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.