Quadro FX 4500 X2 vs Quadro NVS 510M
Quadro FX 4500 X2
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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 4500 X2 is positioned at rank 418 and the Quadro NVS 510M is on rank 273, so the Quadro NVS 510M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 4500 X2
Performance Per Dollar Quadro NVS 510M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro NVS 510M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro FX 4500 X2 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Quadro FX 4500 X2 | Quadro NVS 510M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro NVS 510M 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Quadro FX 4500 X2 and Quadro NVS 510M
Quadro FX 4500 X2
The Quadro FX 4500 X2 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: 236 points. Launch price was $3,499.
Quadro NVS 510M
The Quadro NVS 510M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 22 2011. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 450 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 238 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro FX 4500 X2 scores 236 and the Quadro NVS 510M reaches 238 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro FX 4500 X2 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the Quadro NVS 510M uses Fermi 2.0, both on 55 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 4500 X2) vs 384 (Quadro NVS 510M). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 4500 X2) vs 0.6912 TFLOPS (Quadro NVS 510M).
| Feature | Quadro FX 4500 X2 | Quadro NVS 510M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 236 | 238 |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | Fermi 2.0 |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 240 | 384+60% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6221 TFLOPS | 0.6912 TFLOPS+11% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 80+67% | 48 |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro FX 4500 X2 | Quadro NVS 510M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro FX 4500 X2 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro NVS 510M has 1 GB. The Quadro FX 4500 X2 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Quadro FX 4500 X2) vs 512 KB (Quadro NVS 510M) — the Quadro NVS 510M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro FX 4500 X2 | Quadro NVS 510M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+300% | 1 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro FX 4500 X2 draws 189W versus the Quadro NVS 510M's 100W — a 61.6% difference. The Quadro NVS 510M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 4500 X2) vs 350W (Quadro NVS 510M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Quadro FX 4500 X2 | Quadro NVS 510M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 189W | 100W-47% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Perf/Watt | 1.2 | 2.4+100% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro NVS 510M is the newer GPU (2011 vs 2008).
| Feature | Quadro FX 4500 X2 | Quadro NVS 510M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2799 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $2799 | — |
| Codename | GT200B | GF110 |
| Release | November 11 2008 | February 22 2011 |
| Ranking | #815 | #733 |
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