
NVS 810 vs Radeon R7 +8G

NVS 810
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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 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.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar NVS 810
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R7 +8G
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.
| Insight | NVS 810 | Radeon 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.
| Insight | NVS 810 | Radeon 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

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.

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.
| Feature | NVS 810 | Radeon 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)
| Feature | NVS 810 | Radeon 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 |
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.
| Feature | NVS 810 | Radeon 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 |
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.
| Feature | NVS 810 | Radeon 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 |
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).
| Feature | NVS 810 | Radeon 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 |
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.
| Feature | NVS 810 | Radeon 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% |
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.
| Feature | NVS 810 | Radeon 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 |
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