Quadro NVS 510M vs Radeon HD 8280E
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 8280E is on rank 662, 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 Radeon HD 8280E
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 8280E is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 7.6% 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 | Radeon HD 8280E |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-7.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+7.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 8280E 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 8280E
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 8280E
The Radeon HD 8280E is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 1 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 725 MHz to 775 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 256 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Quadro NVS 510M scores 238 versus the Radeon HD 8280E's 256 — the Radeon HD 8280E leads by 7.6%. The Quadro NVS 510M is built on Fermi 2.0 while the Radeon HD 8280E uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 384 (Quadro NVS 510M) vs 640 (Radeon HD 8280E). Raw compute: 0.6912 TFLOPS (Quadro NVS 510M) vs 0.992 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8280E).
| Feature | Quadro NVS 510M | Radeon HD 8280E |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 238 | 256+8% |
| Architecture | Fermi 2.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 640+67% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6912 TFLOPS | 0.992 TFLOPS+44% |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 48+20% | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 768 KB+380% | 160 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro NVS 510M | Radeon HD 8280E |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The Quadro NVS 510M comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 8280E has 512 MB. The Quadro NVS 510M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Quadro NVS 510M) vs 256 KB (Radeon HD 8280E) — the Quadro NVS 510M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro NVS 510M | Radeon HD 8280E |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro NVS 510M draws 100W versus the Radeon HD 8280E's 50W — a 66.7% difference. The Radeon HD 8280E is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro NVS 510M) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8280E). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Quadro NVS 510M | Radeon HD 8280E |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W | 50W-50% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | — | 1mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Perf/Watt | 2.4 | 5.1+113% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 8280E is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2011).
| Feature | Quadro NVS 510M | Radeon HD 8280E |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $110 |
| Codename | GF110 | Venus |
| Release | February 22 2011 | April 1 2013 |
| Ranking | #733 | #745 |
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