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Quadro NVS 510M
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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 NVS 510M is positioned at rank 273 and the GeForce 7800 GT is on rank 349, 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 NVS 510M
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 7800 GT
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 7800 GT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro NVS 510M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Quadro NVS 510M | GeForce 7800 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce 7800 GT 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 NVS 510M and GeForce 7800 GT
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.
GeForce 7800 GT
The GeForce 7800 GT is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 7 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 875 MHz to 928 MHz. It has 2880 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 244 points. Launch price was $699.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro NVS 510M scores 238 and the GeForce 7800 GT reaches 244 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro NVS 510M is built on Fermi 2.0 while the GeForce 7800 GT uses Kepler, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 384 (Quadro NVS 510M) vs 2,880 (GeForce 7800 GT). Raw compute: 0.6912 TFLOPS (Quadro NVS 510M) vs 5.345 TFLOPS (GeForce 7800 GT).
| Feature | Quadro NVS 510M | GeForce 7800 GT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 238 | 244+3% |
| Architecture | Fermi 2.0 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 2880+650% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6912 TFLOPS | 5.345 TFLOPS+673% |
| ROPs | 32 | 48+50% |
| TMUs | 48 | 240+400% |
| L1 Cache | 768 KB+220% | 240 KB |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1.5 MB+200% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro NVS 510M | GeForce 7800 GT |
|---|---|---|
| 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 NVS 510M comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce 7800 GT has 256 MB. The Quadro NVS 510M offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Quadro NVS 510M) vs 1.5 MB (GeForce 7800 GT) — the GeForce 7800 GT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro NVS 510M | GeForce 7800 GT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+300% | 0.25 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1.5 MB+200% |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro NVS 510M draws 100W versus the GeForce 7800 GT's 250W — a 85.7% difference. The Quadro NVS 510M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro NVS 510M) vs 350W (GeForce 7800 GT). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy.
| Feature | Quadro NVS 510M | GeForce 7800 GT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W-60% | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | — | 228mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 2.4+140% | 1.0 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 7800 GT is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2011).
| Feature | Quadro NVS 510M | GeForce 7800 GT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $449 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $20 |
| Codename | GF110 | GK110B |
| Release | February 22 2011 | November 7 2013 |
| Ranking | #733 | #278 |
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