MSI GeForce RTX 5070 SHADOW 12GB GDDR7
PNY Quadro NVS 510 2GB DDR3 workstation
Pick the PNY if you just need to drive four monitors for office work, stock trading, or video editing on a budget and couldn't care less about gaming performance.
Grab the MSI if you want smooth 1440p gaming on ultra settings without spending flagship money, and you have a smaller case that needs a compact dual-fan card.
Key Differences
- VRAM is 12GB GDDR7 on the MSI vs 2GB DDR3 on the PNY. That's a sixfold gap in capacity and two full generations of memory tech apart.
- CUDA cores tell the real story: 6,144 on the MSI vs 192 on the PNY. The MSI has 32x more cores, which is why it scores 91 for 1080p gaming while the PNY scores 13.
- The PNY actually wins on FP16 compute (55.3 vs 30.9 TFLOPS) and RT cores (54 vs 48), but that's a quirk of its older architecture, not a reason to buy it for modern workloads.
- Power draw is close but the PNY needs less from your PSU: 450W recommended vs 650W for the MSI. That's the one practical win for the PNY if you're running a basic office rig.
- Customer sentiment backs up the specs. MSI owners rave about 1440p performance and the compact design, though some grumble about the price creeping up. PNY owners like the four-monitor support and value, but complain about missing cables and compatibility headaches with systems like the HP Envy.
What Buyers Say
MSI GeForce RTX 5070 SHADOW 12GB GDDR7
The MSI RTX 5070 Shadow 2X OC is widely praised as an excellent budget GPU for 1440p gaming, offering strong performance and a compact dual-fan design that fits smaller cases like the Alienware Aurora R11. Users report smooth frame rates on ultra settings in demanding titles like MSFS 2020/2024 and above-average 3D Mark scores. However, some note the price is steep for a mid-range card, with a recent markup from $880 to $902, and a few express concerns about cooling with only two fans.
Pros
- Excellent 1440p gaming performance
- Compact dual-fan design fits small cases
- Smooth frame rates on ultra settings
- Above-average 3D Mark scores
- Great value for the price
Cons
- High price for a mid-range card
- Recent price increase ($880 to $902)
- Only two fans may limit cooling
- No LED lights mentioned
- Only 12GB GDDR7 memory
PNY Quadro NVS 510 2GB DDR3 workstation
The NVIDIA NVS 510 is generally well-regarded for multi-monitor business use, with users praising its ability to drive four displays and its value for the price. Common issues include missing adapter cables or documentation, occasional incompatibility with certain systems like the HP Envy, and a zoom virtual background limitation. Despite these problems, many find it stable and effective for office applications, video editing, and stock trading.
Pros
- Drives four monitors effortlessly
- Great value for the price
- Stable performance for office apps
- Includes mini-DP to DP adapters
- Easy installation
Cons
- Missing adapter cables from some shipments
- Does not work with HP Envy systems
- Zoom virtual background not supported
- Incompatible with older motherboard RAM
- Incomplete documentation on CD
Scores
Specifications
| MSI GeForce RTX 5070 SHADOW | PNY Quadro NVS 510 | |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | ||
| GPU Chipset | GeForce RTX 5070 | Quadro NVS 510 |
| Brand | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Blackwell | RDNA 3.0 |
| Class | consumer | workstation |
| Process | 5 | 5 |
| Memory | ||
| VRAM | 12 GB★ | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR7★ | DDR3 |
| Memory Bus | ||
| Bandwidth | ||
| Compute | ||
| CUDA Cores | ||
| Tensor Cores | No data | |
| RT Cores | 48 | 54★ |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| FP16 TFLOPS | 30.8700008392334 | 55.29999923706055★ |
| FP32 TFLOPS | 30.8700008392334★ | 27.649999618530273 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark G3D | No data | |
| GPU Compute | No data | |
| Power & Cooling | ||
| TDP | 250★ | 295 |
| Recommended PSU | 650 | 450★ |
| Power Connectors | 1 x 16-Pin | None |
| Cooler | Dual Fan★ | Passive |
| Fans | 2★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Interface | PCI Express 5.0 | PCI Express x16 |
| DisplayPort | 3 | 4★ |
| HDMI | 1★ | 0 |
| Max Displays | 4★ | — |
| Max Resolution | 7680 x 4320 | 3840x2160 |
| Physical | ||
| Length | 231 | 160★ |
| Slot Width | 2.5 | 1★ |
| Form Factor | Full Height | Low Profile |
| Weight | 1.15 kg | 0.21 kg★ |
| Features | ||
| Ray Tracing | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Upscaling | DLSS 4 | None |
| AV1 Encode | ✓★ | ✗ |
| VR Ready | ✓★ | — |
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 |
| RGB | ✗ | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
MSI GeForce RTX 5070 SHADOW 12GB GDDR7
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong feature (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong rt (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
PNY Quadro NVS 510 2GB DDR3 workstation
- Strong affordability (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong social proof (74th percentile)
- Below average efficiency (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average raster (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average vram (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average thermal (15th percentile)15th %ile
Pricing
MSI GeForce RTX 5070 SHADOW 12GB GDDR7
No current pricing available
PNY Quadro NVS 510 2GB DDR3 workstation
Verdict
Scores 85 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 19 of 38 specs.
