Radeon R2 vs Quadro NVS 510M

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro NVS 510M

#108

Quadro M6000

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $500

99%

#109

Quadro M6000 24GB

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $600

98%

#110

Quadro GV100

MSRP: $8999|Avg: $8999

89%

#257

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

6207%

#272

GRID M6-8Q

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100

100%

#273

Quadro NVS 510M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#275

GRID K120Q

MSRP: $125|Avg: $20

98%

#277

Tesla M60

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $250

98%

#278

FirePro V7900

MSRP: $999|Avg: $120

95%

#279

GRID M60-8A

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120

93%

#280

GRID P6-4Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $150

93%

#282

Quadro K4000

MSRP: $1269|Avg: $100

90%

#284

GRID P4-2Q

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $235

89%

#286

Tesla C2070

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $38

87%

#287

Quadro 2000 D

MSRP: $599|Avg: $35

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

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	Radeon R2	Quadro NVS 510M
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+6.7%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-6.7%)
Longevity	GCN 3.0 (2014−2019) (28nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
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.

Radeon R2 Benchmark Check

Quadro NVS 510M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R2 and Quadro NVS 510M

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.

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.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon R2 scores 254 versus the Quadro NVS 510M's 238 — the Radeon R2 leads by 6.7%. The Radeon R2 is built on GCN 3.0 while the Quadro NVS 510M uses Fermi 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (Radeon R2) vs 384 (Quadro NVS 510M). Raw compute: 0.7864 TFLOPS (Radeon R2) vs 0.6912 TFLOPS (Quadro NVS 510M).

Feature	Radeon R2	Quadro NVS 510M
G3D Mark Score	254+7%	238
Architecture	GCN 3.0	Fermi 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	384	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7864 TFLOPS+14%	0.6912 TFLOPS
ROPs	8	32+300%
TMUs	24	48+100%
L1 Cache	96 KB	768 KB+700%
L2 Cache	128 KB	512 KB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R2	Quadro NVS 510M
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon R2 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro NVS 510M has 1 GB. 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: 128 KB (Radeon R2) vs 512 KB (Quadro NVS 510M) — the Quadro NVS 510M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R2	Quadro NVS 510M
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	1 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	128 KB	512 KB+300%

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R2 draws 50W versus the Quadro NVS 510M's 100W — a 66.7% difference. The Radeon R2 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R2) vs 350W (Quadro NVS 510M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.