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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 Radeon HD 4550 is on rank 258, so the Radeon HD 4550 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 Radeon HD 4550
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro NVS 510M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 4550.
| Insight | Quadro NVS 510M | Radeon HD 4550 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 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 Radeon HD 4550
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.
Radeon HD 4550
The Radeon HD 4550 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in September 30 2009. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 725 MHz. It has 1440 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 151W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 236 points. Launch price was $299.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro NVS 510M scores 238 and the Radeon HD 4550 reaches 236 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro NVS 510M is built on Fermi 2.0 while the Radeon HD 4550 uses TeraScale 2, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 384 (Quadro NVS 510M) vs 1,440 (Radeon HD 4550). Raw compute: 0.6912 TFLOPS (Quadro NVS 510M) vs 2.088 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 4550).
| Feature | Quadro NVS 510M | Radeon HD 4550 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 238 | 236 |
| Architecture | Fermi 2.0 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 1440+275% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6912 TFLOPS | 2.088 TFLOPS+202% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 48 | 72+50% |
| L1 Cache | 768 KB+433% | 144 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro NVS 510M | Radeon HD 4550 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 1 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Quadro NVS 510M | Radeon HD 4550 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro NVS 510M draws 100W versus the Radeon HD 4550's 151W — a 40.6% difference. The Quadro NVS 510M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro NVS 510M) vs 350W (Radeon HD 4550). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Quadro NVS 510M | Radeon HD 4550 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W-34% | 151W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Perf/Watt | 2.4+50% | 1.6 |
Value Analysis
The Quadro NVS 510M is the newer GPU (2011 vs 2009).
| Feature | Quadro NVS 510M | Radeon HD 4550 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $59 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $15 |
| Codename | GF110 | Cypress |
| Release | February 22 2011 | September 30 2009 |
| Ranking | #733 | #682 |
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