NVS 810
VS
Radeon R7 +8G

NVS 810 vs Radeon R7 +8G

NVS 810

2015Core: 902 MHzBoost: 1033 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon R7 +8G

2015Core: 900 MHzBoost: 915 MHz

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 810 is positioned at rank 309 and the Radeon R7 +8G is on rank 217, so the Radeon R7 +8G 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 810

#116
Radeon Pro SSG
MSRP: $6999|Avg: $1500
92%
#294
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
8690%
#309
NVS 810
MSRP: $700|Avg: $80
100%
#310
GRID P40-2Q
MSRP: $5699|Avg: $340
99%
#311
Quadro 2000D
MSRP: $599|Avg: $40
96%
#312
FirePro 3D V8800
MSRP: $1499|Avg: $30
96%
#313
Quadro K5000
MSRP: $2499|Avg: $60
94%
#314
Quadro 2000
MSRP: $599|Avg: $25
93%
#315
FirePro S7150
MSRP: $2399|Avg: $459
92%
#317
FirePro W9000
MSRP: $3999|Avg: $150
91%
#318
GRID M60-4Q
MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120
90%
#319
FirePro V8800
MSRP: $1499|Avg: $100
89%
#320
Quadro K6000
MSRP: $5265|Avg: $300
89%
#321
NVS 510
MSRP: $449|Avg: $15
89%
#322
GRID M60-1Q
MSRP: $2500|Avg: $50
87%
#323
GRID K280Q
MSRP: $2000|Avg: $50
84%
#324
FirePro M2000
MSRP: $300|Avg: $50
84%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon R7 +8G

#52
Radeon 8060S
MSRP: $800|Avg: $800
93%
#207
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
447%
#209
405%
#210
404%
#214
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
367%
#215
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
365%
#217
Radeon R7 +8G
MSRP: $49|Avg: $20
100%
#221
Radeon HD 6550A
MSRP: $30|Avg: $30
97%
#222
96%
#224
GeForce GT 640M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
93%
#228
GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition
MSRP: $149|Avg: $40
91%
#230
Maxwell GPU Surface Book
MSRP: $150|Avg: $75
91%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The NVS 810 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.1% higher G3D Mark score and 700% more VRAM (4 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R7 +8G.

InsightNVS 810Radeon R7 +8G
Performance
Leading raw performance (+0.1%)
Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
✅ More VRAM (+700%)
❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R7 +8G offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R7 +8G holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $80), it costs 75% less, resulting in a 299.7% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightNVS 810Radeon R7 +8G
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Better overall value (+299.7%)
Upfront Cost
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($80)
More affordable ($20)

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 810 and Radeon R7 +8G

NVIDIA

NVS 810

The NVS 810 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: 1,192 points.

AMD

Radeon R7 +8G

The Radeon R7 +8G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 5 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 915 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,191 points.

Graphics Performance

The NVS 810 scores 1,192 and the Radeon R7 +8G reaches 1,191 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The NVS 810 is built on Maxwell while the Radeon R7 +8G uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 512 (NVS 810) vs 640 (Radeon R7 +8G). Raw compute: 1.058 TFLOPS ×2 (NVS 810) vs 1.171 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 +8G). Boost clocks: 1033 MHz vs 915 MHz.

FeatureNVS 810Radeon R7 +8G
G3D Mark Score
1,192
1,191
Architecture
Maxwell
GCN 1.0
Process Node
28 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
512 ×2
640+25%
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.058 TFLOPS ×2
1.171 TFLOPS+11%
Boost Clock
1033 MHz+13%
915 MHz
ROPs
16 ×2
16
TMUs
32 ×2
40+25%
L1 Cache
256 KB+60%
160 KB
L2 Cache
1 MB+300%
0.25 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureNVS 810Radeon R7 +8G
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 810 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R7 +8G has 512 MB. The NVS 810 offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (NVS 810) vs 0.25 MB (Radeon R7 +8G) — the NVS 810 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureNVS 810Radeon R7 +8G
VRAM Capacity
4 GB+700%
0.5 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
128-bit+100%
L2 Cache
1 MB+300%
0.25 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (NVS 810) vs 12 (11_1) (Radeon R7 +8G). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 8 vs 2.

FeatureNVS 810Radeon R7 +8G
DirectX
12 (12_1)
12 (11_1)
Vulkan
1.3+8%
1.2
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
8+300%
2
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5 (NVS 810) vs VCE 2.0 (Radeon R7 +8G). Decoder: NVDEC 2 vs UVD 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (NVS 810) vs H.264,MPEG-4,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon R7 +8G).

FeatureNVS 810Radeon R7 +8G
Encoder
NVENC 5
VCE 2.0
Decoder
NVDEC 2
UVD 4.0
Codecs
H.264,H.265
H.264,MPEG-4,VC-1,MPEG-2
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Power & Dimensions

The NVS 810 draws 68W versus the Radeon R7 +8G's 30W — a 77.6% difference. The Radeon R7 +8G is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (NVS 810) vs 350W (Radeon R7 +8G). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 198mm vs 168mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75.

FeatureNVS 810Radeon R7 +8G
TDP
68W
30W-56%
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
PCIe-powered
Length
198mm
168mm
Height
111mm
111mm
Slots
1
1
Temp (Load)
80°C
75-6%
Perf/Watt
17.5
39.7+127%
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Value Analysis

The NVS 810 launched at $700 MSRP and currently averages $80, while the Radeon R7 +8G launched at $49 and now averages $20. The Radeon R7 +8G costs 75% less ($60 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 14.9 (NVS 810) vs 59.5 (Radeon R7 +8G) — the Radeon R7 +8G offers 299.3% better value.

FeatureNVS 810Radeon R7 +8G
MSRP
$700
$49-93%
Avg Price (30d)
$80
$20-75%
Performance per Dollar
14.9
59.5+299%
Codename
GM107
Tropo
Release
November 4 2015
May 5 2015
Ranking
#826
#737