Quadro FX 3500M vs GeForce 510

CPU

GPU

Quadro FX 3500M

2008Core: 610 MHz

GeForce 510

2022Core: 832 MHzBoost: 1155 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Quadro FX 3500M

189

306

+5.5%

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU

GeForce 510

290

0.0%

GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design

GeForce GTX 1070 Ti

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop 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 Quadro FX 3500M is positioned at rank 95 and the GeForce 510 is on rank 592, so the Quadro FX 3500M 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 Quadro FX 3500M

#49

RTX 2000E Ada Generation

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

100%

#50

RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1750

98%

#51

RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell

MSRP: $2399|Avg: $2015

97%

#52

RTX A1000

MSRP: $749|Avg: $500

94%

#54

Radeon Pro 5700

MSRP: $799|Avg: $250

94%

#55

Quadro P4000

MSRP: $815|Avg: $290

92%

#57

Quadro RTX 3000

MSRP: $800|Avg: $891

89%

#80

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

966%

#95

Quadro FX 3500M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#99

Quadro K620

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

96%

#100

Tesla K20Xm

MSRP: $7699|Avg: N/A

96%

#105

Quadro T2000 (móvel)

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce 510

#582

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

3705%

#584

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

3359%

#585

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

3350%

#589

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

3046%

#590

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

3026%

#592

GeForce 510

MSRP: $99|Avg: $15

100%

#593

Mobility Radeon HD 3650

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

98%

#595

GeForce 9300M G

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

97%

#596

GeForce 9800 GT

MSRP: $160|Avg: $20

96%

#598

GeForce 9100M G

MSRP: $30|Avg: $10

95%

#599

Mobility Radeon X1900

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

94%

#600

GeForce 210

MSRP: $50|Avg: $5

94%

#601

Mobility Radeon HD 4330

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

94%

#602

Radeon R7 M365X

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

94%

#603

Mobility Radeon HD 5870

MSRP: $399|Avg: $50

93%

#604

Radeon R7 M260DX

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

93%

#605

Radeon HD 8610G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

91%

#606

Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8750M Dual

MSRP: $250|Avg: $60

89%

#607

Radeon HD 4650 AGP

MSRP: $80|Avg: $20

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce 510 is significantly newer (2022 vs 2008). The GeForce 510 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro FX 3500M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro FX 3500M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 5.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce 510 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Quadro FX 3500M	GeForce 510
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+5.5%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-5.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))	Ampere (2020−2025) (8nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+300%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro FX 3500M 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.

Quadro FX 3500M Benchmark Check

GeForce 510 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro FX 3500M and GeForce 510

Quadro FX 3500M

The Quadro FX 3500M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 11 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 610 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 189W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 306 points. Launch price was $3,499.

GeForce 510

The GeForce 510 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in Maio 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 832 MHz to 1155 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 25W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 290 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Quadro FX 3500M scores 306 versus the GeForce 510's 290 — the Quadro FX 3500M leads by 5.5%. The Quadro FX 3500M is built on Tesla 2.0 while the GeForce 510 uses Ampere, both on 55 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 3500M) vs 2,048 (GeForce 510). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 3500M) vs 4.731 TFLOPS (GeForce 510).

Feature	Quadro FX 3500M	GeForce 510
G3D Mark Score	306+6%	290
Architecture	Tesla 2.0	Ampere
Process Node	55 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	240	2048+753%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.6221 TFLOPS	4.731 TFLOPS+660%
ROPs	32	40+25%
TMUs	80+25%	64
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	2 MB+700%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro FX 3500M	GeForce 510
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro FX 3500M comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 510 has 2 GB. The GeForce 510 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Quadro FX 3500M) vs 2 MB (GeForce 510) — the GeForce 510 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro FX 3500M	GeForce 510
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	2 GB+300%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	2 MB+700%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 9.0c (Quadro FX 3500M) vs 11.0 (GeForce 510). OpenGL: 2.1 vs 4.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 2.

Feature	Quadro FX 3500M	GeForce 510
DirectX	9.0c	11.0+22%
OpenGL	2.1	4.1+95%
Max Displays	1	2+100%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (Quadro FX 3500M) vs No (GeForce 510). Decoder: VP1 vs PureVideo HD VP4. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,WMV9 (Quadro FX 3500M) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce 510).

Feature	Quadro FX 3500M	GeForce 510
Encoder	None	No
Decoder	VP1	PureVideo HD VP4
Codecs	MPEG-2,WMV9	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro FX 3500M draws 189W versus the GeForce 510's 25W — a 153.3% difference. The GeForce 510 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 3500M) vs 350W (GeForce 510). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 70°C.

Feature	Quadro FX 3500M	GeForce 510
TDP	189W	25W-87%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Legacy
Length	—	168mm
Height	—	64mm
Slots	0-100%	1
Temp (Load)	75°C	70°C-7%
Perf/Watt	1.6	11.6+625%