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NVS 510
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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. The NVS 510 is positioned at rank #321 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar NVS 510
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Intel UHD Graphics 610 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the NVS 510 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | NVS 510 | Intel UHD Graphics 610 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Generation 9.5 (2016−2020)) |
| 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
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Intel UHD Graphics 610 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 510 and Intel UHD Graphics 610
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.
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.
Graphics Performance
The NVS 510 scores 680 and the Intel UHD Graphics 610 reaches 687 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The NVS 510 is built on Maxwell while the Intel UHD Graphics 610 uses Generation 9.5, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm+++. Shader units: 512 (NVS 510) vs 184 (Intel UHD Graphics 610). Raw compute: 1.058 TFLOPS ×2 (NVS 510) vs 0.4232 TFLOPS (Intel UHD Graphics 610). Boost clocks: 1033 MHz vs 1150 MHz.
| Feature | NVS 510 | Intel UHD Graphics 610 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 680 | 687+1% |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Generation 9.5 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm+++ |
| Shading Units | 512 ×2+178% | 184 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.058 TFLOPS ×2+150% | 0.4232 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1033 MHz | 1150 MHz+11% |
| ROPs | 16 ×2+433% | 3 |
| TMUs | 32 ×2+39% | 23 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | NVS 510 | Intel UHD Graphics 610 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The NVS 510 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Intel UHD Graphics 610 has 0 MB. The NVS 510 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.
| Feature | NVS 510 | Intel UHD Graphics 610 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (NVS 510) vs 12 (12_1) (Intel UHD Graphics 610). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.
| Feature | NVS 510 | Intel UHD Graphics 610 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 (12_1) |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.3+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4+33% | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 1st Gen NVENC (NVS 510) vs Quick Sync Video (Intel UHD Graphics 610). Decoder: 1st Gen NVDEC (VP5) vs Quick Sync Video. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (NVS 510) vs H.265/HEVC,H.264,VP9,VP8,JPEG,VC-1 (Intel UHD Graphics 610).
| Feature | NVS 510 | Intel UHD Graphics 610 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 1st Gen NVENC | Quick Sync Video |
| Decoder | 1st Gen NVDEC (VP5) | Quick Sync Video |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 | H.265/HEVC,H.264,VP9,VP8,JPEG,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The NVS 510 draws 68W versus the Intel UHD Graphics 610's 15W — a 127.7% difference. The Intel UHD Graphics 610 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (NVS 510) vs 1W (Intel UHD Graphics 610). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated. Typical load temperature: 65°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | NVS 510 | Intel UHD Graphics 610 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 68W | 15W-78% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Integrated |
| Length | 160mm | — |
| Height | 69mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 65°C-13% | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 10.0 | 45.8+358% |
Value Analysis
The NVS 510 launched at $449 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Intel UHD Graphics 610 launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Intel UHD Graphics 610 costs 100+% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 45.3 (NVS 510) vs Infinity (Intel UHD Graphics 610) — the Intel UHD Graphics 610 offers Infinity% better value. The Intel UHD Graphics 610 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2015).
| Feature | NVS 510 | Intel UHD Graphics 610 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $449 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 45.3 | Infinity |
| Codename | GM107 | Comet Lake GT2 |
| Release | November 4 2015 | October 1 2017 |
| Ranking | #826 | #824 |
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