HD Graphics 515 vs NVS 510

When comparing HD Graphics 515 and NVS 510, we look primarily at benchmarks and game tests. But it is not only about the numbers. Often you can find third-party models with higher clock speeds, better cooling, or a customizable RGB lighting. Not all of them will have all the features you need. Another thing to consider is the port selection. Most graphics cards have at least one DisplayPort and HDMI interface, but some monitors require DVI. Before you buy, check the TDP of the graphics card - this characteristic will help you estimate the consumption of the graphics card. You may even have to upgrade your PSU to meet its requirements. An important factor when choosing between HD Graphics 515 and NVS 510 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

HD Graphics 515 is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: HD Graphics 515 is only used in laptop graphics. It has lower GPU clock speed compared to the desktop variant, which results in lower power consumption, but also 10-30% lower gaming performance. Check available laptop models with HD Graphics 515 here:

Main Specs

  HD Graphics 515 NVS 510
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 35 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x1 PCIe 2.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors None
Memory type DDR3L/LPDDR3 DDR3
Maximum RAM amount 2 GB
Display Connectors No outputs 4x mini-DisplayPort
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  • NVS 510 has 133% more power consumption, than HD Graphics 515.
  • HD Graphics 515 is connected by PCIe 3.0 x1, and NVS 510 uses PCIe 2.0 x16 interface.
  • HD Graphics 515 is used in Laptops, and NVS 510 - in Desktops.
  • HD Graphics 515 is build with Gen. 9 Skylake architecture, and NVS 510 - with Kepler.
  • Core clock speed of NVS 510 is 497 MHz higher, than HD Graphics 515.
  • HD Graphics 515 is manufactured by 14 nm process technology, and NVS 510 - by 28 nm process technology.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 0−1 0−1
ultra / 1080p 0−1
QHD / 1440p 0−1 0−1
low / 720p 10−11 1−2
medium / 1080p 2−3 0−1
The average gaming FPS of HD Graphics 515 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 900% more, than NVS 510.

Full Specs

  HD Graphics 515 NVS 510
Architecture Gen. 9 Skylake Kepler
Code name Skylake GT2 GK107
Type Laptop Workstation
Release date 1 September 2015 23 October 2012
Pipelines 24 192
Core clock speed 300 MHz 797 MHz
Boost Clock 1000 MHz
Transistor count 1,270 million
Manufacturing process technology 14 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 22.80 12.75
Floating-point performance 306.0 gflops
Length 160 mm
Memory bus width 64/128 Bit 128 Bit
Memory clock speed 1782 MHz
Memory bandwidth 28.51 GB/s
Shared memory +
DirectX 12 (12_1) 12 (11_0)
Shader Model 6.4 5.1
OpenGL 4.6 4.6
OpenCL 2.1 1.2
Vulkan 1.1.97 1.1.126
CUDA 3.0
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 17 Mh/s
Quick Sync +
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