NVS 310 vs GeForce 410M
NVS 310
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GeForce 410M
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The NVS 310 is positioned at rank 305 and the GeForce 410M is on rank 56, so the GeForce 410M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar NVS 310
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 410M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The NVS 310 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 410M.
| Insight | NVS 310 | GeForce 410M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the NVS 310 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of NVS 310 and GeForce 410M
NVS 310
The NVS 310 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: 275 points.
GeForce 410M
The GeForce 410M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1072 MHz to 1176 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 271 points.
Graphics Performance
The NVS 310 scores 275 and the GeForce 410M reaches 271 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The NVS 310 is built on Maxwell while the GeForce 410M uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 512 (NVS 310) vs 384 (GeForce 410M). Raw compute: 1.058 TFLOPS ×2 (NVS 310) vs 0.9032 TFLOPS (GeForce 410M). Boost clocks: 1033 MHz vs 1176 MHz.
| Feature | NVS 310 | GeForce 410M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 275+1% | 271 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 512 ×2+33% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.058 TFLOPS ×2+17% | 0.9032 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1033 MHz | 1176 MHz+14% |
| ROPs | 16 ×2+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 32 ×2+33% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 256 KB+33% | 192 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | NVS 310 | GeForce 410M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | NVS 310 | GeForce 410M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (NVS 310) vs 11.0 (GeForce 410M). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | NVS 310 | GeForce 410M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0)+9% | 11.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: Fermi NVENC (NVS 310) vs None (GeForce 410M). Decoder: VP4 vs PureVideo VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (NVS 310) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2 (GeForce 410M).
| Feature | NVS 310 | GeForce 410M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Fermi NVENC | None |
| Decoder | VP4 | PureVideo VP4 |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2 |
Power & Dimensions
The NVS 310 draws 68W versus the GeForce 410M's 33W — a 69.3% difference. The GeForce 410M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (NVS 310) vs 350W (GeForce 410M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | NVS 310 | GeForce 410M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 68W | 33W-51% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | 145mm | — |
| Height | 69mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-6% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 4.0 | 8.2+105% |
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