NVS 510 vs Radeon HD 6630M
NVS 510
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Radeon HD 6630M
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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 510 is positioned at rank 321 and the Radeon HD 6630M is on rank 81, so the Radeon HD 6630M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar NVS 510
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 6630M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 6630M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% 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 | Radeon HD 6630M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 6630M 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 Radeon HD 6630M
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.
Radeon HD 6630M
The Radeon HD 6630M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 1 2011. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The core clock speed is 750 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 186W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 685 points. Launch price was $180.
Graphics Performance
The NVS 510 scores 680 and the Radeon HD 6630M reaches 685 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The NVS 510 is built on Maxwell while the Radeon HD 6630M uses TeraScale 3, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 512 (NVS 510) vs 1,280 (Radeon HD 6630M). Raw compute: 1.058 TFLOPS ×2 (NVS 510) vs 1.92 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6630M).
| Feature | NVS 510 | Radeon HD 6630M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 680 | 685 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | TeraScale 3 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 512 ×2 | 1280+150% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.058 TFLOPS ×2 | 1.92 TFLOPS+81% |
| ROPs | 16 ×2 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 32 ×2 | 80+150% |
| L1 Cache | 256 KB | 320 KB+25% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | NVS 510 | Radeon HD 6630M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 510 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 6630M has 1 GB. The NVS 510 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 1 MB (NVS 510) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 6630M) — the NVS 510 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | NVS 510 | Radeon HD 6630M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB+100% | 1 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 0.5 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The NVS 510 draws 68W versus the Radeon HD 6630M's 186W — a 92.9% difference. The NVS 510 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (NVS 510) vs 350W (Radeon HD 6630M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | NVS 510 | Radeon HD 6630M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 68W-63% | 186W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 160mm | — |
| Height | 69mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 65°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 10.0+170% | 3.7 |
Value Analysis
The NVS 510 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2011).
| Feature | NVS 510 | Radeon HD 6630M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $449 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | — |
| Codename | GM107 | Cayman |
| Release | November 4 2015 | December 1 2011 |
| Ranking | #826 | #598 |
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