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 6150 LE vs GeForce FX 5700 Ultra FPS Benchmarks

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

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GeForce 6150 LE 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 6150 LE

2017

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 1.1 vs 0 G3D/$ ($30 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (512 MB vs 256 MB).
✅Draws 10W instead of 25W, a 15W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌2017 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

GeForce FX 5700 Ultra

2022

Why buy it

✅GeForce 6150 LE is already obsolete for modern gaming, so GeForce FX 5700 Ultra is the less risky modern option long term.
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

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.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 1.1 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $30 MSRP).
❌150% higher power demand at 25W vs 10W.

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 3% in PassMark G3D (34 vs 33), 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 6150 LE makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, GeForce 6150 LE is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, GeForce FX 5700 Ultra has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce 6150 LE vs GeForce FX 5700 Ultra Technical Specifications

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

GeForce 6150 LE

The GeForce 6150 LE is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 17 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 937 MHz to 1038 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 10W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 33 points.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 6150 LE scores 33 and the GeForce FX 5700 Ultra reaches 34 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 6150 LE is built on Pascal while the GeForce FX 5700 Ultra uses Rankine, both on 14 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 6150 LE) vs 2,048 (GeForce FX 5700 Ultra). Raw compute: 0.7972 TFLOPS (GeForce 6150 LE) vs 4.731 TFLOPS (GeForce FX 5700 Ultra). Boost clocks: 1038 MHz vs 1155 MHz.

Feature	GeForce 6150 LE	GeForce FX 5700 Ultra
G3D Mark Score	33	34+3%
Architecture	Pascal	Rankine
Process Node	14 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	384	2048+433%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7972 TFLOPS	4.731 TFLOPS+493%
Boost Clock	1038 MHz	1155 MHz+11%
ROPs	16	40+150%
TMUs	24	64+167%
L1 Cache	0.14 MB	2 MB+1329%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 6150 LE	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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce 6150 LE has 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce FX 5700 Ultra carries 256 MB. GeForce 6150 LE 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 6150 LE and 128-bit on the GeForce FX 5700 Ultra. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (GeForce 6150 LE) vs 2 MB (GeForce FX 5700 Ultra) — the GeForce FX 5700 Ultra has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce 6150 LE	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%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 9.0c (GeForce 6150 LE) vs 9.0a (GeForce FX 5700 Ultra). OpenGL: 2.1 vs 2.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce 6150 LE	GeForce FX 5700 Ultra
DirectX	9.0c	9.0a
OpenGL	2.1	2.1
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (GeForce 6150 LE) vs Integrated Decoder ONLY (GeForce FX 5700 Ultra). Decoder: PureVideo (VP1) vs Integrated MPEG-2 Decoder. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,WMV9 (GeForce 6150 LE) vs MPEG-2 (GeForce FX 5700 Ultra).

Feature	GeForce 6150 LE	GeForce FX 5700 Ultra
Encoder	None	Integrated Decoder ONLY
Decoder	PureVideo (VP1)	Integrated MPEG-2 Decoder
Codecs	MPEG-2,WMV9	MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 6150 LE draws 10W versus the GeForce FX 5700 Ultra's 25W — a 85.7% difference. The GeForce 6150 LE is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 6150 LE) vs 350W (GeForce FX 5700 Ultra). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Card length: 0mm vs 229mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 65 vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce 6150 LE	GeForce FX 5700 Ultra
TDP	10W-60%	25W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	Legacy
Length	0mm	229mm
Height	0mm	111mm
Slots	0-100%	1
Temp (Load)	65-13%	75°C
Perf/Watt	3.3+136%	1.4

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce 6150 LE came in at $30, while the GeForce FX 5700 Ultra launched at $0. On MSRP, GeForce FX 5700 Ultra was 100+% cheaper ($30 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 1.1 (GeForce 6150 LE) vs Infinity (GeForce FX 5700 Ultra) — the GeForce FX 5700 Ultra offers Infinity% better value. The newer card here is GeForce FX 5700 Ultra (2022 vs 2017).

Feature	GeForce 6150 LE	GeForce FX 5700 Ultra
MSRP	$30	$0-100%
Performance per Dollar	1.1	Infinity
Codename	GP108	GA107
Release	May 17 2017	Maio 2022
Ranking	#657	#387

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