Quadro NVS 420 vs GeForce 210

Quadro NVS 420

2018Core: 1227 MHzBoost: 1647 MHz

GeForce 210

2019Core: 937 MHzBoost: 1038 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Quadro NVS 420

100

137

0.0%

GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU

GeForce 210

138

+0.7%

GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce 210

#589

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

3934%

#591

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

3566%

#592

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

3557%

#596

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

3234%

#597

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

3212%

#599

GeForce 210

MSRP: $50|Avg: $5

100%

#600

Mobility Radeon X1900

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

100%

#601

Mobility Radeon HD 4330

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

100%

#602

Radeon R7 M365X

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

100%

#603

Mobility Radeon HD 5870

MSRP: $399|Avg: $50

99%

#604

Radeon R7 M260DX

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

99%

#605

Radeon HD 8610G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

97%

#606

Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8750M Dual

MSRP: $250|Avg: $60

95%

#607

Radeon HD 4650 AGP

MSRP: $80|Avg: $20

94%

#608

GeForce 9800M GS

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

94%

#609

Radeon R7 M270

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

93%

#610

GeForce 9800 GTX

MSRP: $299|Avg: $30

93%

#611

Mobility Radeon HD 5850

MSRP: $299|Avg: $30

92%

#612

Seria Mobility Radeon HD 3400

MSRP: $49|Avg: $10

92%

#614

GeForce 205

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce 210 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro NVS 420 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Quadro NVS 420	GeForce 210
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Pascal (2016−2021))	Pascal (2016−2021) (14nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+300%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce 210 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $5 versus $20 for the Quadro NVS 420, it costs 75% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 302.9% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Quadro NVS 420	GeForce 210
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+302.9%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($20)	✅More affordable ($5)

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 NVS 420 Benchmark Check

GeForce 210 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro NVS 420 and GeForce 210

Quadro NVS 420

The Quadro NVS 420 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 21 2018. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1227 MHz to 1647 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 137 points.

GeForce 210

The GeForce 210 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 20 2019. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 937 MHz to 1038 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 10W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 138 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro NVS 420 scores 137 and the GeForce 210 reaches 138 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro NVS 420 is built on Pascal while the GeForce 210 uses Pascal, both on 16 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Quadro NVS 420) vs 384 (GeForce 210). Raw compute: 7.589 TFLOPS (Quadro NVS 420) vs 0.7972 TFLOPS (GeForce 210). Boost clocks: 1647 MHz vs 1038 MHz.

Feature	Quadro NVS 420	GeForce 210
G3D Mark Score	137	138
Architecture	Pascal	Pascal
Process Node	16 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	2304+500%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	7.589 TFLOPS+852%	0.7972 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1647 MHz+59%	1038 MHz
ROPs	64+300%	16
TMUs	144+500%	24
L1 Cache	864 KB+500%	144 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro NVS 420	GeForce 210
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 NVS 420 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce 210 has 1 GB. The Quadro NVS 420 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Quadro NVS 420) vs 0.5 MB (GeForce 210) — the Quadro NVS 420 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro NVS 420	GeForce 210
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+300%	1 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	0.5 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 10_0 (Quadro NVS 420) vs 10.1 (GeForce 210). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.

Feature	Quadro NVS 420	GeForce 210
DirectX	10_0	10.1
Max Displays	4+100%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD (Quadro NVS 420) vs None (GeForce 210). Decoder: PureVideo HD vs PureVideo VP4.

Feature	Quadro NVS 420	GeForce 210
Encoder	PureVideo HD	None
Decoder	PureVideo HD	PureVideo VP4
Codecs	—	MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro NVS 420 draws 100W versus the GeForce 210's 10W — a 163.6% difference. The GeForce 210 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro NVS 420) vs 350W (GeForce 210). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Card length: 160mm vs 168mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots.

Feature	Quadro NVS 420	GeForce 210
TDP	100W	10W-90%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Legacy
Length	160mm	168mm
Height	—	69mm
Slots	1	1
Temp (Load)	—	75°C
Perf/Watt	1.4	13.8+886%

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Value Analysis

The Quadro NVS 420 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the GeForce 210 launched at $50 and now averages $5. The GeForce 210 costs 75% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.8 (Quadro NVS 420) vs 27.6 (GeForce 210) — the GeForce 210 offers 305.9% better value. The GeForce 210 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2018).