NVS 510 vs Quadro 4000

When comparing NVS 510 and Quadro 4000, 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 NVS 510 and Quadro 4000 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

Main Specs

  NVS 510 Quadro 4000
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 142 Watt
Interface PCIe 2.0 x16 PCIe 2.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors None 1x 6-pin
Memory type DDR3 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 2 GB
Display Connectors 4x mini-DisplayPort 1x DVI, 2x DisplayPort
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  • Quadro 4000 has 305% more power consumption, than NVS 510.
  • Both video cards are using PCIe 2.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
  • NVS 510 and Quadro 4000 have maximum RAM of 2 GB.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • NVS 510 is build with Kepler architecture, and Quadro 4000 - with Fermi.
  • Core clock speed of NVS 510 is 322 MHz higher, than Quadro 4000.
  • NVS 510 is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Quadro 4000 - by 40 nm process technology.
  • Quadro 4000 is 81 mm longer, than NVS 510.
  • Memory clock speed of Quadro 4000 is 1026 MHz higher, than NVS 510.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 0−1 6−7
ultra / 1080p 4−5
QHD / 1440p 0−1 0−1
low / 720p 1−2 16−18
medium / 1080p 0−1 8−9
The average gaming FPS of Quadro 4000 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 1600% more, than NVS 510.

Full Specs

  NVS 510 Quadro 4000
Architecture Kepler Fermi
Code name GK107 GF100
Type Workstation Workstation
Release date 23 October 2012 2 November 2010
Pipelines 192 256
Core clock speed 797 MHz 475 MHz
Transistor count 1,270 million 3,100 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 40 nm
Texture fill rate 12.75 15.20
Floating-point performance 306.0 gflops 486.4 gflops
Length 160 mm 241 mm
Memory bus width 128 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 1782 MHz 2808 MHz
Memory bandwidth 28.51 GB/s 89.86 GB/s
DirectX 12 (11_0) 12 (11_0)
Shader Model 5.1 5.1
OpenGL 4.6 4.6
OpenCL 1.2 1.1
Vulkan 1.1.126 N/A
CUDA 3.0 2.0
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 17 Mh/s 44 Mh/s
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