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    GeForce GTX 870M vs NVS 510

    When comparing GeForce GTX 870M 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 870M and NVS 510 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
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    GeForce GTX 870M is a Laptop Graphics Card

    Note: GeForce GTX 870M 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 GeForce GTX 870M here:

    GeForce GTX 870M Laptops

    Main Specs

      GeForce GTX 870M NVS 510
    Power consumption (TDP) 100 Watt 35 Watt
    Interface MXM-B (3.0) PCIe 2.0 x16
    Supplementary power connectors None None
    Memory type GDDR5 DDR3
    Maximum RAM amount 6 GB 2 GB
    Display Connectors No outputs 4x mini-DisplayPort
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    • GeForce GTX 870M has 185% more power consumption, than NVS 510.
    • GeForce GTX 870M is connected by MXM-B (3.0), and NVS 510 uses PCIe 2.0 x16 interface.
    • GeForce GTX 870M has 4 GB more memory, than NVS 510.
    • GeForce GTX 870M is used in Laptops, and NVS 510 - in Desktops.
    • GeForce GTX 870M and NVS 510 are build with Kepler architecture.
    • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 870M is 144 MHz higher, than NVS 510.
    • GeForce GTX 870M and NVS 510 are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 16−18 0−1
    ultra / 1080p 10−11 −
    QHD / 1440p 4−5 0−1
    low / 720p 35−40 1−2
    medium / 1080p 21−24 0−1
    The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 870M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 3600% more, than NVS 510.

    Full Specs

      GeForce GTX 870M NVS 510
    Architecture Kepler Kepler
    Code name N15P-GT GK107
    Type Laptop Workstation
    Release date 12 March 2014 23 October 2012
    Pipelines 1344 192
    Core clock speed 941 MHz 797 MHz
    Boost Clock 967 MHz
    Transistor count 3,540 million 1,270 million
    Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
    Texture fill rate 108.3 12.75
    Floating-point performance 2,599 gflops 306.0 gflops
    Length 160 mm
    Memory bus width 192 Bit 128 Bit
    Memory clock speed 1782 MHz
    Memory bandwidth 120.0 GB/s 28.51 GB/s
    Shared memory -
    DirectX 12 (11_0) 12 (11_0)
    Shader Model 5.1 5.1
    OpenGL 4.5 4.6
    OpenCL 1.1 1.2
    Vulkan 1.1.126 1.1.126
    CUDA + 3.0
    CUDA cores 1344
    Bus support PCI Express 2.0, PCI Express 3.0
    SLI options +
    HDMI +
    Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 82 Mh/s 17 Mh/s
    Laptop size large
    Standard memory configuration GDDR5
    eDP 1.2 signal support Up to 3840x2160
    LVDS signal support Up to 1920x1200
    DisplayPort Multimode (DP++) support Up to 3840x2160
    HDCP content protection +
    7.1 channel HD audio on HDMI +
    TrueHD and DTS-HD audio bitstreaming +
    H.264, VC1, MPEG2 1080p video decoder +
    Optimus +
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