NVS 510 vs FirePro M7740

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 510 is positioned at rank 321 and the FirePro M7740 is on rank 329, so the NVS 510 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar NVS 510

#306

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

9783%

#321

NVS 510

MSRP: $449|Avg: $15

100%

#322

GRID M60-1Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $50

98%

#323

GRID K280Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $50

94%

#324

FirePro M2000

MSRP: $300|Avg: $50

94%

#325

Tesla K20c

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $500

92%

#326

GRID M6-1Q

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100

91%

#327

Quadro FX 380

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

91%

#328

Tesla C2050 / C2070

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $30

91%

#329

FirePro M7740

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

88%

#330

Quadro FX 570

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

86%

#331

RTXA5000-24Q

MSRP: $3721|Avg: $2100

85%

#332

GRID P40-1Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

85%

#334

Tesla C2050

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $95

84%

#335

Tesla M10

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $500

84%

#336

FirePro S10000

MSRP: $3599|Avg: $500

83%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro M7740

#314

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

11108%

#329

FirePro M7740

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

100%

#330

Quadro FX 570

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

98%

#331

RTXA5000-24Q

MSRP: $3721|Avg: $2100

97%

#332

GRID P40-1Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

96%

#334

Tesla M10

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $500

95%

#335

Tesla C2050

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $95

95%

#336

FirePro S10000

MSRP: $3599|Avg: $500

95%

#337

Quadro FX 3450

MSRP: $119|Avg: $30

94%

#338

GRID P40-24Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $200

93%

#339

Quadro 4000

MSRP: $1199|Avg: $30

92%

#340

FireStream 9250

MSRP: $999|Avg: $49

88%

#341

GRID P40-3Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $5699

86%

#342

GRID M10-2Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $150

81%

#343

Tesla K80

MSRP: $5000|Avg: $50

80%

#344

GRID M10-4Q

MSRP: $2805|Avg: $340

80%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The NVS 510 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.3% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (2 GB vs 1 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro M7740.

Insight	NVS 510	FirePro M7740
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.3%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The NVS 510 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the NVS 510 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $500), it costs 97% less, resulting in a 3308.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	NVS 510	FirePro M7740
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+3308.5%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($15)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500)

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of NVS 510 and FirePro M7740

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.

FirePro M7740

The FirePro M7740 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 27 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 675 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 665 points.

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Graphics Performance

The NVS 510 scores 680 and the FirePro M7740 reaches 665 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The NVS 510 is built on Maxwell while the FirePro M7740 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 512 (NVS 510) vs 512 (FirePro M7740). Raw compute: 1.058 TFLOPS ×2 (NVS 510) vs 0.6912 TFLOPS (FirePro M7740).

Feature	NVS 510	FirePro M7740
G3D Mark Score	680+2%	665
Architecture	Maxwell	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	512 ×2	512
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.058 TFLOPS ×2+53%	0.6912 TFLOPS
ROPs	16 ×2	16
TMUs	32 ×2	32
L1 Cache	256 KB+100%	128 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	NVS 510	FirePro M7740
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The NVS 510 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the FirePro M7740 has 1 GB. The NVS 510 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (NVS 510) vs 0.25 MB (FirePro M7740) — the NVS 510 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	NVS 510	FirePro M7740
VRAM Capacity	2 GB+100%	1 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	0.25 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (NVS 510) vs 10.1 (FirePro M7740). Vulkan: 1.2 vs None. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.

Feature	NVS 510	FirePro M7740
DirectX	12 (11_0)+19%	10.1
Vulkan	1.2	None
OpenGL	4.6+39%	3.3
Max Displays	4+100%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 1st Gen NVENC (NVS 510) vs None (FirePro M7740). Decoder: 1st Gen NVDEC (VP5) vs UVD 2. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (NVS 510) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro M7740).

Feature	NVS 510	FirePro M7740
Encoder	1st Gen NVENC	None
Decoder	1st Gen NVDEC (VP5)	UVD 2
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The NVS 510 draws 68W versus the FirePro M7740's 33W — a 69.3% difference. The FirePro M7740 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (NVS 510) vs 350W (FirePro M7740). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 160mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 65°C vs 85°C.

Feature	NVS 510	FirePro M7740
TDP	68W	33W-51%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	160mm	0mm
Height	69mm	0mm
Slots	1	1
Temp (Load)	65°C-24%	85°C
Perf/Watt	10.0	20.2+102%

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Value Analysis

The NVS 510 launched at $449 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the FirePro M7740 launched at $500 and now averages $500. The NVS 510 costs 97% less ($485 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 45.3 (NVS 510) vs 1.3 (FirePro M7740) — the NVS 510 offers 3384.6% better value. The NVS 510 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2012).