GRID K340 vs Quadro K510M

GRID K340

2013Core: 950 MHz
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Quadro K510M

2013Core: 771 MHz
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GRID K340 vs Quadro K510M 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.

GRID K340 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 K340

2013

Why buy it

  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 0.2 vs 0 G3D/$ ($3,299 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 0.2 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $3,299 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GRID K340 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 1.4% in PassMark G3D (650 vs 641), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GRID K340 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 K340 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

GRID K340 vs Quadro K510M Technical Specifications

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

NVIDIA

GRID K340

The GRID K340 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 23 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 950 MHz. It has 384 ×4 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 650 points. Launch price was $3,299.

NVIDIA

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.

Graphics Performance

The GRID K340 scores 650 and the Quadro K510M reaches 641 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID K340 is built on Kepler while the Quadro K510M uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GRID K340) vs 1,536 (Quadro K510M). Raw compute: 0.7296 TFLOPS ×4 (GRID K340) vs 2.369 TFLOPS (Quadro K510M).

FeatureGRID K340Quadro K510M
G3D Mark Score
650+1%
641
Architecture
Kepler
Kepler
Process Node
28 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
384 ×4
1536+300%
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.7296 TFLOPS ×4
2.369 TFLOPS+225%
ROPs
8 ×4
32+300%
TMUs
32 ×4
128+300%
L1 Cache
32 KB
128 KB+300%
L2 Cache
128 KB
512 KB+300%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGRID K340Quadro 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 K340 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 K340 and 64-bit on the Quadro K510M. L2 Cache: 128 KB (GRID K340) vs 512 KB (Quadro K510M) — the Quadro K510M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGRID K340Quadro K510M
VRAM Capacity
0.5 GB
1 GB+100%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
64-bit
L2 Cache
128 KB
512 KB+300%
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Power & Dimensions

The GRID K340 draws 225W versus the Quadro K510M's 100W — a 76.9% difference. The Quadro K510M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID K340) vs 350W (Quadro K510M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureGRID K340Quadro K510M
TDP
225W
100W-56%
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
PCIe-powered
Perf/Watt
2.9
6.4+121%