Quadro NVS 510M vs Radeon R2
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.
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Performance Per Dollar Quadro NVS 510M
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon R2 is significantly newer (2019 vs 2011). The Radeon R2 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro NVS 510M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R2 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 6.7% 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 R2 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-6.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+6.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) | GCN 3.0 (2014−2019) (28nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon R2 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 R2
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 R2
The Radeon R2 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 2019. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 730 MHz to 1024 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 254 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Quadro NVS 510M scores 238 versus the Radeon R2's 254 — the Radeon R2 leads by 6.7%. The Quadro NVS 510M is built on Fermi 2.0 while the Radeon R2 uses GCN 3.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 384 (Quadro NVS 510M) vs 384 (Radeon R2). Raw compute: 0.6912 TFLOPS (Quadro NVS 510M) vs 0.7864 TFLOPS (Radeon R2).
| Feature | Quadro NVS 510M | Radeon R2 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 238 | 254+7% |
| Architecture | Fermi 2.0 | GCN 3.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6912 TFLOPS | 0.7864 TFLOPS+14% |
| ROPs | 32+300% | 8 |
| TMUs | 48+100% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 768 KB+700% | 96 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+300% | 128 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro NVS 510M | Radeon R2 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 R2 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 128 KB (Radeon R2) — the Quadro NVS 510M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro NVS 510M | Radeon R2 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+300% | 128 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro NVS 510M draws 100W versus the Radeon R2's 50W — a 66.7% difference. The Radeon R2 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro NVS 510M) vs 350W (Radeon R2). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Quadro NVS 510M | Radeon R2 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W | 50W-50% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Perf/Watt | 2.4 | 5.1+113% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R2 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2011).
| Feature | Quadro NVS 510M | Radeon R2 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $0 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $49 |
| Codename | GF110 | Polaris 24 |
| Release | February 22 2011 | May 13 2019 |
| Ranking | #733 | #858 |
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