Quadro NVS 420 vs GeForce 310

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 310

#567

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

3414%

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GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

3095%

#570

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

3087%

#574

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

2807%

#575

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

2788%

#577

GeForce 310

MSRP: $45|Avg: $5

100%

#578

Radeon R5 M320

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

100%

#579

GeForce 9600 GT

MSRP: $149|Avg: $20

100%

#580

Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8570M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

100%

#581

Radeon HD 7620G + HD 8600M Dual

MSRP: $140|Avg: $30

99%

#582

Radeon HD 8650G + 8600M Dual

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

97%

#583

Mobility Radeon HD 4570

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

96%

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Radeon Vega 10

MSRP: $499|Avg: $100

96%

#585

Radeon HD 8450G + HD 8600M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $35

95%

#586

Radeon R7 M440

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

94%

#588

Mobility Radeon HD 4350

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

93%

#589

GeForce 405

MSRP: $40|Avg: $5

93%

#590

Mobility Radeon HD 3670

MSRP: $79|Avg: $15

92%

#591

Mobility Radeon HD 5650

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

92%

#592

GeForce 510

MSRP: $99|Avg: $15

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Quadro NVS 420 uses modern memory architecture. The Quadro NVS 420 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 310 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce 310 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.4% 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 310
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.4%)	✅Leading raw performance (+4.4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Pascal (2016−2021))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+700%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce 310 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 317.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Quadro NVS 420	GeForce 310
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+317.5%)
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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro NVS 420 and GeForce 310

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 310

The GeForce 310 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 928 MHz to 941 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 143 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro NVS 420 scores 137 and the GeForce 310 reaches 143 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro NVS 420 is built on Pascal while the GeForce 310 uses Maxwell, both on 16 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Quadro NVS 420) vs 384 (GeForce 310). Raw compute: 7.589 TFLOPS (Quadro NVS 420) vs 0.7227 TFLOPS (GeForce 310). Boost clocks: 1647 MHz vs 941 MHz.

Feature	Quadro NVS 420	GeForce 310
G3D Mark Score	137	143+4%
Architecture	Pascal	Maxwell
Process Node	16 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2304+500%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	7.589 TFLOPS+950%	0.7227 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1647 MHz+75%	941 MHz
ROPs	64+700%	8
TMUs	144+500%	24
L1 Cache	864 KB+350%	192 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro NVS 420	GeForce 310
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 310 has 512 MB. The Quadro NVS 420 offers 700% 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 1 MB (GeForce 310) — the Quadro NVS 420 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro NVS 420	GeForce 310
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+700%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 10_0 (Quadro NVS 420) vs 10.1 (GeForce 310). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.

Feature	Quadro NVS 420	GeForce 310
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 310). Decoder: PureVideo HD vs PureVideo VP4.

Feature	Quadro NVS 420	GeForce 310
Encoder	PureVideo HD	None
Decoder	PureVideo HD	PureVideo VP4
Codecs	—	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro NVS 420 draws 100W versus the GeForce 310's 33W — a 100.8% difference. The GeForce 310 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro NVS 420) vs 350W (GeForce 310). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Card length: 160mm vs 168mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots.

Feature	Quadro NVS 420	GeForce 310
TDP	100W	33W-67%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Legacy
Length	160mm	168mm
Height	—	69mm
Slots	1	1
Temp (Load)	—	80°C
Perf/Watt	1.4	4.3+207%

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Value Analysis

The Quadro NVS 420 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the GeForce 310 launched at $45 and now averages $5. The GeForce 310 costs 75% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.8 (Quadro NVS 420) vs 28.6 (GeForce 310) — the GeForce 310 offers 320.6% better value. The Quadro NVS 420 is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2015).