Quadro NVS 510M vs Quadro FX 4500
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. The Quadro NVS 510M is positioned at rank #273 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro NVS 510M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.8% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro FX 4500.
| Insight | Quadro NVS 510M | Quadro FX 4500 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+4.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 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 NVS 510M and Quadro FX 4500
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.
Quadro FX 4500
The Quadro FX 4500 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: 227 points. Launch price was $3,499.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro NVS 510M scores 238 and the Quadro FX 4500 reaches 227 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro NVS 510M is built on Fermi 2.0 while the Quadro FX 4500 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 40 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 384 (Quadro NVS 510M) vs 240 (Quadro FX 4500). Raw compute: 0.6912 TFLOPS (Quadro NVS 510M) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 4500).
| Feature | Quadro NVS 510M | Quadro FX 4500 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 238+5% | 227 |
| Architecture | Fermi 2.0 | Tesla 2.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 384+60% | 240 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6912 TFLOPS+11% | 0.6221 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 48 | 80+67% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro NVS 510M | Quadro FX 4500 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Quadro FX 4500 has 512 MB. The Quadro NVS 510M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Quadro NVS 510M) vs 256 KB (Quadro FX 4500) — the Quadro NVS 510M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro NVS 510M | Quadro FX 4500 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro NVS 510M draws 100W versus the Quadro FX 4500's 189W — a 61.6% difference. The Quadro NVS 510M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro NVS 510M) vs 350W (Quadro FX 4500). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Quadro NVS 510M | Quadro FX 4500 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W-47% | 189W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 230mm |
| Slots | — | 2 |
| Perf/Watt | 2.4+100% | 1.2 |
Value Analysis
The Quadro NVS 510M is the newer GPU (2011 vs 2008).
| Feature | Quadro NVS 510M | Quadro FX 4500 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $0 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $500 |
| Codename | GF110 | GT200B |
| Release | February 22 2011 | November 11 2008 |
| Ranking | #733 | #815 |
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