Intel UHD Graphics 610 vs NVS 510

Intel

Intel UHD Graphics 610

2017Core: 350 MHzBoost: 1150 MHz
VS

NVS 510

2015Core: 902 MHzBoost: 1033 MHz

Intel UHD Graphics 610 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.

Intel UHD Graphics 610 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.

Intel UHD Graphics 610

2017

Why buy it

  • Draws 15W instead of 68W, a 53W reduction.
  • More future proof: Generation 9.5 (2016−2020) on 14nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 2 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • 2017 hardware with Unknown 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 1.5 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $449 MSRP).

NVS 510

2015

Why buy it

  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 1.5 vs 0 G3D/$ ($449 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • 100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (2 GB vs Unknown).
  • Intel UHD Graphics 610 is already obsolete for modern gaming, so NVS 510 is the less risky modern option long term.

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.
  • 353.3% higher power demand at 68W vs 15W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
Intel UHD Graphics 610 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 1% in PassMark G3D (687 vs 680), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
NVS 510 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 2 GB vs Unknown of VRAM. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
NVS 510 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. Intel UHD Graphics 610 still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

Intel UHD Graphics 610 vs NVS 510 Technical Specifications

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

Intel

Intel UHD Graphics 610

The Intel UHD Graphics 610 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in October 1 2017. It features the Generation 9.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 350 MHz to 1150 MHz. It has 184 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm+++ process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 687 points.

NVIDIA

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

The Intel UHD Graphics 610 scores 687 and the NVS 510 reaches 680 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Intel UHD Graphics 610 is built on Generation 9.5 while the NVS 510 uses Maxwell, both on 14 nm+++ vs 28 nm. Shader units: 184 (Intel UHD Graphics 610) vs 512 (NVS 510). Raw compute: 0.4232 TFLOPS (Intel UHD Graphics 610) vs 1.058 TFLOPS ×2 (NVS 510). Boost clocks: 1150 MHz vs 1033 MHz.

FeatureIntel UHD Graphics 610NVS 510
G3D Mark Score
687+1%
680
Architecture
Generation 9.5
Maxwell
Process Node
14 nm+++
28 nm
Shading Units
184
512 ×2+178%
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.4232 TFLOPS
1.058 TFLOPS ×2+150%
Boost Clock
1150 MHz+11%
1033 MHz
ROPs
3
16 ×2+433%
TMUs
23
32 ×2+39%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureIntel UHD Graphics 610NVS 510
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 Intel UHD Graphics 610 has 0 MB of VRAM, while the NVS 510 carries 2 GB. NVS 510 gives you 100+% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is System on the Intel UHD Graphics 610 and 64-bit on the NVS 510.

FeatureIntel UHD Graphics 610NVS 510
VRAM Capacity
Shared System RAM
2 GB
Memory Type
Shared
GDDR5
Bus Width
System
64-bit
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Intel UHD Graphics 610) vs 12 (11_0) (NVS 510). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

FeatureIntel UHD Graphics 610NVS 510
DirectX
12 (12_1)
12 (11_0)
Vulkan
1.3+8%
1.2
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
3
4+33%
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: Quick Sync Video (Intel UHD Graphics 610) vs 1st Gen NVENC (NVS 510). Decoder: Quick Sync Video vs 1st Gen NVDEC (VP5). Supported codecs: H.265/HEVC,H.264,VP9,VP8,JPEG,VC-1 (Intel UHD Graphics 610) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (NVS 510).

FeatureIntel UHD Graphics 610NVS 510
Encoder
Quick Sync Video
1st Gen NVENC
Decoder
Quick Sync Video
1st Gen NVDEC (VP5)
Codecs
H.265/HEVC,H.264,VP9,VP8,JPEG,VC-1
H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4
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Power & Dimensions

The Intel UHD Graphics 610 draws 15W versus the NVS 510's 68W — a 127.7% difference. The Intel UHD Graphics 610 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Intel UHD Graphics 610) vs 350W (NVS 510). Power connectors: Integrated vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 65°C.

FeatureIntel UHD Graphics 610NVS 510
TDP
15W-78%
68W
Recommended PSU
1W-100%
350W
Power Connector
Integrated
PCIe-powered
Length
160mm
Height
69mm
Slots
0-100%
1
Temp (Load)
75°C
65°C-13%
Perf/Watt
45.8+358%
10.0
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Value Analysis

At launch, the Intel UHD Graphics 610 came in at $0, while the NVS 510 launched at $449. On MSRP, Intel UHD Graphics 610 was 100+% cheaper ($449 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): Infinity (Intel UHD Graphics 610) vs 1.5 (NVS 510) — the Intel UHD Graphics 610 offers Infinity% better value. The newer card here is Intel UHD Graphics 610 (2017 vs 2015).

FeatureIntel UHD Graphics 610NVS 510
MSRP
$0-100%
$449
Performance per Dollar
Infinity
1.5
Codename
Comet Lake GT2
GM107
Release
October 1 2017
November 4 2015
Ranking
#824
#826

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