NVS 810 vs UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)

NVS 810

2015Core: 902 MHzBoost: 1033 MHz
VS
Intel

UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)

2020Core: 200 MHzBoost: 500 MHz

NVS 810 vs UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) Performance Spectrum

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.

NVS 810 vs UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU): Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

NVS 810

2015

Why buy it

  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 1.7 vs 0 G3D/$ ($700 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • 100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs Unknown).
  • UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) is already obsolete for modern gaming, so NVS 810 is the less risky modern option long term.

Trade-offs

  • 2015 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • 871.4% higher power demand at 68W vs 7W.

UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)

2020

Why buy it

  • Draws 7W instead of 68W, a 61W reduction.
  • More future proof: Gen. 11 Ice Lake (2019−2022) on 10nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • 2020 hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 1.7 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $700 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 0.7% in PassMark G3D (1,200 vs 1,192), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
NVS 810 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 4 GB vs Unknown of VRAM. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
NVS 810 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

NVS 810 vs UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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.

Intel

UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)

The UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) is manufactured by Intel. It was released in May 28 2020. It features the Gen. 11 Ice Lake architecture. The core clock ranges from 200 MHz to 500 MHz. It has 64 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 7W. Manufactured using 10 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,200 points.

Graphics Performance

The NVS 810 scores 1,192 and the UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) reaches 1,200 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The NVS 810 is built on Maxwell while the UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) uses Gen. 11 Ice Lake, both on 28 nm vs 10 nm. Shader units: 512 (NVS 810) vs 64 (UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)). Boost clocks: 1033 MHz vs 500 MHz.

FeatureNVS 810UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)
G3D Mark Score
1,192
1,200
Architecture
Maxwell
Gen. 11 Ice Lake
Process Node
28 nm
10 nm
Shading Units
512 ×2+700%
64
Boost Clock
1033 MHz+107%
500 MHz

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureNVS 810UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The NVS 810 has 4 GB of VRAM, while the UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) carries 0 MB. NVS 810 gives you 100+% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the NVS 810 and System on the UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU).

FeatureNVS 810UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
Shared System RAM
Memory Type
GDDR5
Shared
Bus Width
64-bit
System
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (NVS 810) vs 12 (12_1) (UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 8 vs 3.

FeatureNVS 810UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)
DirectX
12 (12_1)
12 (12_1)
Vulkan
1.3
1.3
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
8+167%
3
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5 (NVS 810) vs QuickSync (UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)). Decoder: NVDEC 2 vs QuickSync. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (NVS 810) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,MPEG-2 (UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)).

FeatureNVS 810UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)
Encoder
NVENC 5
QuickSync
Decoder
NVDEC 2
QuickSync
Codecs
H.264,H.265
H.264,H.265,VP9,MPEG-2
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Power & Dimensions

The NVS 810 draws 68W versus the UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)'s 7W — a 162.7% difference. The UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (NVS 810) vs 1W (UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated. Card length: 198mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75.

FeatureNVS 810UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)
TDP
68W
7W-90%
Recommended PSU
350W
1W-100%
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
Integrated
Length
198mm
0mm
Height
111mm
0mm
Slots
1
0-100%
Temp (Load)
80°C
75-6%
Perf/Watt
17.5
171.4+879%
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Value Analysis

At launch, the NVS 810 came in at $700, while the UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) launched at $0. On MSRP, UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) was 100+% cheaper ($700 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 1.7 (NVS 810) vs Infinity (UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)) — the UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) offers Infinity% better value. The newer card here is UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) (2020 vs 2015).

FeatureNVS 810UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)
MSRP
$700
$0-100%
Performance per Dollar
1.7
Infinity
Codename
GM107
Lakefield GT2
Release
November 4 2015
May 28 2020
Ranking
#826
#893

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