NVS 510 vs Radeon RX Vega 3

NVS 510

2015Core: 902 MHzBoost: 1033 MHz

Radeon RX Vega 3

2019Core: 300 MHzBoost: 1001 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

NVS 510

680

0.0%

GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB

GeForce GTX 1070 Ti

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

Radeon RX Vega 3

684

+0.6%

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.

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

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon RX Vega 3 uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon RX Vega 3 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The NVS 510 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX Vega 3 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% 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 RX Vega 3
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	GCN 5.0 (2017−2020) (14nm)
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 Radeon RX Vega 3 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.

NVS 510 Benchmark Check

Radeon RX Vega 3 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of NVS 510 and Radeon RX Vega 3

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 RX Vega 3

The Radeon RX Vega 3 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 6 2019. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1001 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 684 points.

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Graphics Performance

The NVS 510 scores 680 and the Radeon RX Vega 3 reaches 684 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The NVS 510 is built on Maxwell while the Radeon RX Vega 3 uses GCN 5.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 512 (NVS 510) vs 192 (Radeon RX Vega 3). Raw compute: 1.058 TFLOPS ×2 (NVS 510) vs 0.3844 TFLOPS (Radeon RX Vega 3). Boost clocks: 1033 MHz vs 1001 MHz.

Feature	NVS 510	Radeon RX Vega 3
G3D Mark Score	680	684
Architecture	Maxwell	GCN 5.0
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	512 ×2+167%	192
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.058 TFLOPS ×2+175%	0.3844 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1033 MHz+3%	1001 MHz
ROPs	16 ×2+300%	4
TMUs	32 ×2+167%	12

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	NVS 510	Radeon RX Vega 3
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The NVS 510 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX Vega 3 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	Radeon RX Vega 3
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Bus Width	64-bit	System

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (NVS 510) vs 12 (12_1) (Radeon RX Vega 3). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

Feature	NVS 510	Radeon RX Vega 3
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12 (12_1)
Vulkan	1.2	1.3+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4+33%	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 1st Gen NVENC (NVS 510) vs VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX Vega 3). Decoder: 1st Gen NVDEC (VP5) vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (NVS 510) vs H.264,H.265,VP9 (Radeon RX Vega 3).

Feature	NVS 510	Radeon RX Vega 3
Encoder	1st Gen NVENC	VCE 3.4
Decoder	1st Gen NVDEC (VP5)	UVD 6.3
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4	H.264,H.265,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The NVS 510 draws 68W versus the Radeon RX Vega 3's 15W — a 127.7% difference. The Radeon RX Vega 3 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (NVS 510) vs 1W (Radeon RX Vega 3). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated. Card length: 160mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 65°C vs 75.

Feature	NVS 510	Radeon RX Vega 3
TDP	68W	15W-78%
Recommended PSU	350W	1W-100%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Integrated
Length	160mm	0mm
Height	69mm	0mm
Slots	1	0-100%
Temp (Load)	65°C-13%	75
Perf/Watt	10.0	45.6+356%

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Value Analysis

The NVS 510 launched at $449 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Radeon RX Vega 3 launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Radeon RX Vega 3 costs 100+% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 45.3 (NVS 510) vs Infinity (Radeon RX Vega 3) — the Radeon RX Vega 3 offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon RX Vega 3 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2015).