Quadro NVS 510M vs GeForce Go 7900 GTX
Aggregate performance score
We've compared GeForce Go 7900 GTX with Quadro NVS 510M, including specs and performance data.
Go 7900 GTX outperforms NVS 510M by a moderate 13% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
GPU architecture, market segment, value for money and other general parameters compared.
| Place in performance ranking | 1132 | 1160 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Cost-effectiveness evaluation | no data | 0.01 |
| Architecture | G7x (2005−2007) | Curie (2003−2013) |
| GPU code name | G71M | G71 |
| Market segment | Laptop | Mobile workstation |
| Release date | 18 April 2006 (18 years ago) | 21 August 2006 (17 years ago) |
| Current price | $535 | $105 |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation
Performance to price ratio. The higher, the better.
Go 7900 GTX and NVS 510M have a nearly equal value for money.
Detailed specifications
General performance parameters such as number of shaders, GPU core base clock and boost clock speeds, manufacturing process, texturing and calculation speed. These parameters indirectly speak of performance, but for precise assessment you have to consider their benchmark and gaming test results. Note that power consumption of some graphics cards can well exceed their nominal TDP, especially when overclocked.
| Pipelines / CUDA cores | 32 | no data |
| Core clock speed | 8 MHz | 450 MHz |
| Boost clock speed | 500 MHz | no data |
| Number of transistors | 278 million | 278 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 90 nm | 90 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 45 Watt | 35 Watt |
| Texture fill rate | 12.00 | 10.80 |
Form factor & compatibility
Information on GeForce Go 7900 GTX and Quadro NVS 510M compatibility with other computer components. Useful when choosing a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. For notebook video cards it's notebook size, connection slot and bus, if the video card is inserted into a slot instead of being soldered to the notebook motherboard.
| Laptop size | large | no data |
| Interface | PCIe 1.0 x16 | PCIe 1.0 x16 |
| Supplementary power connectors | None | no data |
VRAM capacity and type
Parameters of VRAM installed: its type, size, bus, clock and resulting bandwidth. Integrated GPUs have no dedicated video RAM and use a shared part of system RAM.
| Memory type | GDDR3 | GDDR3 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 512 MB | 256 MB |
| Memory bus width | 256 Bit | 128 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 1200 MHz | 1200 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 38.4 GB/s | 19.2 GB/s |
| Shared memory | - | no data |
Connectivity and outputs
Types and number of video connectors present on the reviewed GPUs. As a rule, data in this section is precise only for desktop reference ones (so-called Founders Edition for NVIDIA chips). OEM manufacturers may change the number and type of output ports, while for notebook cards availability of certain video outputs ports depends on the laptop model rather than on the card itself.
| Display Connectors | No outputs | No outputs |
API compatibility
List of supported graphics and general-purpose computing APIs, including their specific versions.
| DirectX | 9.0c (9_3) | 9.0c (9_3) |
| Shader Model | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| OpenGL | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| OpenCL | N/A | N/A |
| Vulkan | N/A | N/A |
Synthetic benchmark performance
Non-gaming benchmark performance comparison. The combined score is measured on a 0-100 point scale.
Combined synthetic benchmark score
This is our combined benchmark performance score. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.
GeForce Go 7900 GTX outperforms Quadro NVS 510M by 13% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Passmark
This is the most ubiquitous GPU benchmark, part of Passmark PerformanceTest suite. It gives the graphics card a thorough evaluation under various types of load, providing four separate benchmarks for Direct3D versions 9, 10, 11 and 12 (the last being done in 4K resolution if possible), and few more tests engaging DirectCompute capabilities.
Benchmark coverage: 25%
GeForce Go 7900 GTX outperforms Quadro NVS 510M by 13% in Passmark.
Gaming performance
Let's see how good the compared graphics cards are for gaming. Particular gaming benchmark results are measured in FPS.
FPS performance in popular games
Full HD
Low Preset
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 3−4
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3−4
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Full HD
Medium Preset
| Assassin's Creed Odyssey | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| Call of Duty: Modern Warfare | 3−4
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3−4
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| Cyberpunk 2077 | 3−4
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3−4
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| Far Cry New Dawn | 1−2
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1−2
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| Hitman 3 | 2−3
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2−3
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| Horizon Zero Dawn | 12−14
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12−14
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| Red Dead Redemption 2 | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| Shadow of the Tomb Raider | 7−8
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7−8
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| Watch Dogs: Legion | 10−11
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10−11
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Full HD
High Preset
| Assassin's Creed Odyssey | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| Call of Duty: Modern Warfare | 3−4
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3−4
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| Cyberpunk 2077 | 3−4
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3−4
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| Far Cry New Dawn | 1−2
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1−2
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| Hitman 3 | 2−3
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2−3
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| Horizon Zero Dawn | 12−14
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12−14
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| Red Dead Redemption 2 | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| Shadow of the Tomb Raider | 7−8
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7−8
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| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 3−4
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3−4
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| Watch Dogs: Legion | 10−11
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10−11
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Full HD
Ultra Preset
| Assassin's Creed Odyssey | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| Call of Duty: Modern Warfare | 3−4
+0%
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3−4
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| Cyberpunk 2077 | 3−4
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3−4
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| Horizon Zero Dawn | 12−14
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12−14
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| Shadow of the Tomb Raider | 7−8
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7−8
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| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 3−4
+0%
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3−4
+0%
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| Watch Dogs: Legion | 10−11
+0%
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10−11
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Full HD
Epic Preset
| Red Dead Redemption 2 | 0−1 | 0−1 |
1440p
Ultra Preset
| Assassin's Creed Odyssey | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| Call of Duty: Modern Warfare | 4−5
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4−5
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| Cyberpunk 2077 | 1−2
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1−2
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| Far Cry 5 | 1−2
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1−2
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| Hitman 3 | 7−8
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7−8
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| Horizon Zero Dawn | 4−5
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4−5
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1440p
Epic Preset
| Red Dead Redemption 2 | 3−4
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3−4
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4K
High Preset
| Far Cry New Dawn | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| Horizon Zero Dawn | 1−2
+0%
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1−2
+0%
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4K
Ultra Preset
| Assassin's Creed Odyssey | 1−2
+0%
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1−2
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| Horizon Zero Dawn | 1−2
+0%
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1−2
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| Metro Exodus | 4−5
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4−5
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4K
Epic Preset
| Red Dead Redemption 2 | 2−3
+0%
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2−3
+0%
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Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 0.70 | 0.62 |
| Recency | 18 April 2006 | 21 August 2006 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 512 MB | 256 MB |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 45 Watt | 35 Watt |
The GeForce Go 7900 GTX is our recommended choice as it beats the Quadro NVS 510M in performance tests.
Be aware that GeForce Go 7900 GTX is a notebook graphics card while Quadro NVS 510M is a mobile workstation one.
Should you still have questions concerning choice between the reviewed GPUs, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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