G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

GeForce 6100 vs GeForce FX 5700 Ultra FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Search any supported game below to compare 1080p FPS for both components.

GeForce 6100 vs GeForce FX 5700 Ultra: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce 6100

2017

Why buy it

✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (512 MB vs 256 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (27 vs 34).
❌2017 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌20% higher power demand at 30W vs 25W.

GeForce FX 5700 Ultra

2022

Why buy it

✅+25.9% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅GeForce 6100 is already obsolete for modern gaming, so GeForce FX 5700 Ultra is the less risky modern option long term.
✅Draws 25W instead of 30W, a 5W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 256 MB vs 512 MB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Older hardware, 256 MB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in newer AAA releases.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce FX 5700 Ultra is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 25.9% in PassMark G3D (34 vs 27), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce FX 5700 Ultra is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a 8nm process instead of 14nm, 16 vs 0 ray-tracing units, and a newer 2022 generation instead of 2017. That gives it the more rounded hardware package for newer games.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce FX 5700 Ultra makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

GeForce 6100 vs GeForce FX 5700 Ultra Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

GeForce 6100

The GeForce 6100 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 17 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1228 MHz to 1468 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 27 points. Launch price was $79.

GeForce FX 5700 Ultra

The GeForce FX 5700 Ultra is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in Maio 2022. It features the Rankine architecture. The core clock ranges from 832 MHz to 1155 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 25W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 34 points.

⚡

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce 6100 scores 27 versus the GeForce FX 5700 Ultra's 34 — the GeForce FX 5700 Ultra leads by 25.9%. The GeForce 6100 is built on Pascal while the GeForce FX 5700 Ultra uses Rankine, both on 14 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 6100) vs 2,048 (GeForce FX 5700 Ultra). Raw compute: 1.127 TFLOPS (GeForce 6100) vs 4.731 TFLOPS (GeForce FX 5700 Ultra). Boost clocks: 1468 MHz vs 1155 MHz.

Feature	GeForce 6100	GeForce FX 5700 Ultra
G3D Mark Score	27	34+26%
Architecture	Pascal	Rankine
Process Node	14 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	384	2048+433%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.127 TFLOPS	4.731 TFLOPS+320%
Boost Clock	1468 MHz+27%	1155 MHz
ROPs	16	40+150%
TMUs	24	64+167%
L1 Cache	0.14 MB	2 MB+1329%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

✨

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 6100	GeForce FX 5700 Ultra
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

💾

Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce 6100 has 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce FX 5700 Ultra carries 256 MB. GeForce 6100 gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce 6100 and 128-bit on the GeForce FX 5700 Ultra. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (GeForce 6100) vs 2 MB (GeForce FX 5700 Ultra) — the GeForce FX 5700 Ultra has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce 6100	GeForce FX 5700 Ultra
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB+100%	0.25 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 9.0c (GeForce 6100) vs 9.0a (GeForce FX 5700 Ultra). OpenGL: 2.1 vs 2.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce 6100	GeForce FX 5700 Ultra
DirectX	9.0c	9.0a
OpenGL	2.1	2.1
Max Displays	1	2+100%

🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 6100) vs Integrated Decoder ONLY (GeForce FX 5700 Ultra). Decoder: PureVideo vs Integrated MPEG-2 Decoder. Supported codecs: MPEG-2 (GeForce 6100) vs MPEG-2 (GeForce FX 5700 Ultra).

Feature	GeForce 6100	GeForce FX 5700 Ultra
Encoder	No	Integrated Decoder ONLY
Decoder	PureVideo	Integrated MPEG-2 Decoder
Codecs	MPEG-2	MPEG-2

🔌

Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 6100 draws 30W versus the GeForce FX 5700 Ultra's 25W — a 18.2% difference. The GeForce FX 5700 Ultra is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 6100) vs 350W (GeForce FX 5700 Ultra). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Card length: 0mm vs 229mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce 6100	GeForce FX 5700 Ultra
TDP	30W	25W-17%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	Legacy
Length	0mm	229mm
Height	0mm	111mm
Slots	0-100%	1
Temp (Load)	70°C-7%	75°C
Perf/Watt	0.9	1.4+56%

💰

Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce 6100 came in at $0, while the GeForce FX 5700 Ultra launched at $0. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): Infinity (GeForce 6100) vs Infinity (GeForce FX 5700 Ultra) — the GeForce FX 5700 Ultra offers NaN% better value. The newer card here is GeForce FX 5700 Ultra (2022 vs 2017).

Feature	GeForce 6100	GeForce FX 5700 Ultra
MSRP	$0	$0
Performance per Dollar	Infinity	Infinity
Codename	GP108	GA107
Release	May 17 2017	Maio 2022
Ranking	#641	#387

Search GeForce 6100 on Amazon

Search GeForce FX 5700 Ultra on Amazon

Affiliate Disclosure

ChipVERSUS is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases made through our links. This comes at no additional cost to you and helps support our work in providing comprehensive PC building guides and tools.

Amazon and the Amazon logo are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates.