NVS 310 vs Mobility Radeon HD 5165
NVS 310
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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 Mobility Radeon HD 5165 is on rank 449, so the NVS 310 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 Mobility Radeon HD 5165
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Mobility Radeon HD 5165 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.3% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the NVS 310.
| Insight | NVS 310 | Mobility Radeon HD 5165 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The NVS 310 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the NVS 310 holds the technical lead. Priced at $10 (vs $15), it costs 33% less, resulting in a 45.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | NVS 310 | Mobility Radeon HD 5165 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+45.2%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($10) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($15) |
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 Mobility Radeon HD 5165
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.
Mobility Radeon HD 5165
The Mobility Radeon HD 5165 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 700 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 284 points.
Graphics Performance
The NVS 310 scores 275 and the Mobility Radeon HD 5165 reaches 284 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The NVS 310 is built on Maxwell while the Mobility Radeon HD 5165 uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 512 (NVS 310) vs 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 5165). Raw compute: 1.058 TFLOPS ×2 (NVS 310) vs 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 5165).
| Feature | NVS 310 | Mobility Radeon HD 5165 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 275 | 284+3% |
| Architecture | Maxwell | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 512 ×2 | 800+56% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.058 TFLOPS ×2 | 1.12 TFLOPS+6% |
| ROPs | 16 ×2 | 16 |
| TMUs | 32 ×2 | 40+25% |
| L1 Cache | 256 KB+220% | 80 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 0.25 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | NVS 310 | Mobility Radeon HD 5165 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The NVS 310 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Mobility Radeon HD 5165 has 1 GB. The Mobility Radeon HD 5165 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (NVS 310) vs 0.25 MB (Mobility Radeon HD 5165) — the NVS 310 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | NVS 310 | Mobility Radeon HD 5165 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 0.25 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (NVS 310) vs 10.1 (Mobility Radeon HD 5165). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | NVS 310 | Mobility Radeon HD 5165 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0)+19% | 10.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6+39% | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Power & Dimensions
The NVS 310 draws 68W versus the Mobility Radeon HD 5165's 50W — a 30.5% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 5165 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (NVS 310) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 5165). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | NVS 310 | Mobility Radeon HD 5165 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 68W | 50W-26% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 145mm | — |
| Height | 69mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 4.0 | 5.7+43% |
Value Analysis
The NVS 310 launched at $159 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the Mobility Radeon HD 5165 launched at $49 and now averages $15. The NVS 310 costs 33.3% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 27.5 (NVS 310) vs 18.9 (Mobility Radeon HD 5165) — the NVS 310 offers 45.5% better value. The NVS 310 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2010).
| Feature | NVS 310 | Mobility Radeon HD 5165 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $159 | $49-69% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10-33% | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | 27.5+46% | 18.9 |
| Codename | GM107 | Broadway |
| Release | November 4 2015 | January 7 2010 |
| Ranking | #826 | #846 |
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