GeForce GTX 260 vs NVS 510

When comparing GeForce GTX 260 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 GeForce GTX 260 and NVS 510 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

Main Specs

  GeForce GTX 260 NVS 510
Power consumption (TDP) 182 Watt 35 Watt
Interface PCIe 2.0 x16 PCIe 2.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors 2x 6-pin None
Memory type GDDR3 DDR3
Maximum RAM amount 896 MB 2 GB
Display Connectors 2x DVI, 1x S-Video 4x mini-DisplayPort
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  • GeForce GTX 260 has 420% more power consumption, than NVS 510.
  • Both video cards are using PCIe 2.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
  • GeForce GTX 260 has 894 GB more memory, than NVS 510.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • GeForce GTX 260 is build with Tesla 2.0 architecture, and NVS 510 - with Kepler.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 260 is 445 MHz higher, than NVS 510.
  • GeForce GTX 260 is manufactured by 65 nm process technology, and NVS 510 - by 28 nm process technology.
  • NVS 510 is 150 mm longer, than GeForce GTX 260.
  • Memory clock speed of NVS 510 is 783 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 260.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 3−4 0−1
ultra / 1080p 1−2
QHD / 1440p 0−1 0−1
low / 720p 14−16 1−2
medium / 1080p 5−6 0−1
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 260 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 1400% more, than NVS 510.

Full Specs

  GeForce GTX 260 NVS 510
Architecture Tesla 2.0 Kepler
Code name GT200 GK107
Type Desktop Workstation
Release date 16 June 2008 23 October 2012
Pipelines 192 192
Core clock speed 1242 MHz 797 MHz
Transistor count 1,400 million 1,270 million
Manufacturing process technology 65 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 36.9 billion/sec 12.75
Floating-point performance 476.9 gflops 306.0 gflops
Length 10.5" (267 mm) (26.7 cm) 160 mm
Memory bus width 448 Bit 128 Bit
Memory clock speed 999 MHz 1782 MHz
Memory bandwidth 111.9 GB/s 28.51 GB/s
DirectX 11.1 (10_0) 12 (11_0)
Shader Model 4.0 5.1
OpenGL 2.1 4.6
OpenCL 1.1 1.2
Vulkan N/A 1.1.126
CUDA + 3.0
CUDA cores 192
Height 4.376" (111 mm) (11.1 cm)
SLI options +
Multi monitor support +
HDMI +
Maximum VGA resolution 2048x1536
Audio input for HDMI S/PDIF
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 30 Mh/s 17 Mh/s
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