Quadro FX 4700 X2 vs NVS 510
Quadro FX 4700 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 4700 X2 is positioned at rank 401 and the NVS 510 is on rank 321, so the NVS 510 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 4700 X2
Performance Per Dollar NVS 510
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The NVS 510 is significantly newer (2015 vs 2008). The NVS 510 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro FX 4700 X2 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The NVS 510 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro FX 4700 X2 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Quadro FX 4700 X2 | NVS 510 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The NVS 510 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the NVS 510 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $15), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 0.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro FX 4700 X2 | NVS 510 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+0.6%) |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 4700 X2 and NVS 510
Quadro FX 4700 X2
The Quadro FX 4700 X2 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 11 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 602 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 676 points. Launch price was $1,799.
NVS 510
The NVS 510 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: 680 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro FX 4700 X2 scores 676 and the NVS 510 reaches 680 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro FX 4700 X2 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the NVS 510 uses Maxwell, both on 55 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 192 (Quadro FX 4700 X2) vs 512 (NVS 510). Raw compute: 0.4623 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 4700 X2) vs 1.058 TFLOPS ×2 (NVS 510).
| Feature | Quadro FX 4700 X2 | NVS 510 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 676 | 680 |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 192 | 512 ×2+167% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.4623 TFLOPS | 1.058 TFLOPS ×2+129% |
| ROPs | 24+50% | 16 ×2 |
| TMUs | 64+100% | 32 ×2 |
| L2 Cache | 0.19 MB | 1 MB+426% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro FX 4700 X2 | NVS 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro FX 4700 X2 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the NVS 510 has 2 GB. The Quadro FX 4700 X2 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.19 MB (Quadro FX 4700 X2) vs 1 MB (NVS 510) — the NVS 510 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro FX 4700 X2 | NVS 510 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+100% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.19 MB | 1 MB+426% |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro FX 4700 X2 draws 150W versus the NVS 510's 68W — a 75.2% difference. The NVS 510 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 4700 X2) vs 350W (NVS 510). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Quadro FX 4700 X2 | NVS 510 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 68W-55% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 160mm |
| Height | — | 69mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 65°C |
| Perf/Watt | 4.5 | 10.0+122% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro FX 4700 X2 launched at $2999 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the NVS 510 launched at $449 and now averages $15. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 45.1 (Quadro FX 4700 X2) vs 45.3 (NVS 510) — the NVS 510 offers 0.4% better value. The NVS 510 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2008).
| Feature | Quadro FX 4700 X2 | NVS 510 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2999 | $449-85% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | 45.1 | 45.3 |
| Codename | GT200B | GM107 |
| Release | November 11 2008 | November 4 2015 |
| Ranking | #884 | #826 |
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