GeForce 6500 vs GeForce FX 5700
GeForce 6500
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About G3D Mark
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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GeForce 6500 is positioned at rank 359 and the GeForce FX 5700 is on rank 367, so the GeForce 6500 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 6500
Performance Per Dollar GeForce FX 5700
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce FX 5700 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 7.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 6500.
| Insight | GeForce 6500 | GeForce FX 5700 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-7.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+7.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 6500 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 6500 holds the technical lead. Priced at $5 (vs $15), it costs 67% less, resulting in a 178% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 6500 | GeForce FX 5700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+178%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($5) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($15) |
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 6500 and GeForce FX 5700
GeForce 6500
The GeForce 6500 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 6 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 1058 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 38 points. Launch price was $109.
GeForce FX 5700
The GeForce FX 5700 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 7 2010. It features the Rankine architecture. The core clock speed is 732 MHz. It has 480 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 219W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 41 points. Launch price was $349.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce 6500 scores 38 versus the GeForce FX 5700's 41 — the GeForce FX 5700 leads by 7.9%. The GeForce 6500 is built on Kepler while the GeForce FX 5700 uses Rankine, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 6500) vs 480 (GeForce FX 5700). Raw compute: 0.8125 TFLOPS (GeForce 6500) vs 1.405 TFLOPS (GeForce FX 5700).
| Feature | GeForce 6500 | GeForce FX 5700 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 38 | 41+8% |
| Architecture | Kepler | Rankine |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 480+25% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.8125 TFLOPS | 1.405 TFLOPS+73% |
| ROPs | 16 | 40+150% |
| TMUs | 32 | 60+88% |
| L1 Cache | 32 KB | 960 KB+2900% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 640 KB+150% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 6500 | GeForce FX 5700 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 256 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (GeForce 6500) vs 640 KB (GeForce FX 5700) — the GeForce FX 5700 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 6500 | GeForce FX 5700 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 0.25 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 640 KB+150% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9.0c (GeForce 6500) vs 9.0a (GeForce FX 5700). OpenGL: 2.1 vs 1.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 1.
| Feature | GeForce 6500 | GeForce FX 5700 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9.0c | 9.0a |
| OpenGL | 2.1+40% | 1.5 |
| Max Displays | 2+100% | 1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 6500 draws 65W versus the GeForce FX 5700's 219W — a 108.5% difference. The GeForce 6500 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 6500) vs 350W (GeForce FX 5700). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy.
| Feature | GeForce 6500 | GeForce FX 5700 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 65W-70% | 219W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Length | 168mm | — |
| Height | 100mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 65°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 0.6+200% | 0.2 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 6500 launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $5, while the GeForce FX 5700 launched at $199 and now averages $15. The GeForce 6500 costs 66.7% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 7.6 (GeForce 6500) vs 2.7 (GeForce FX 5700) — the GeForce 6500 offers 181.5% better value. The GeForce 6500 is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce 6500 | GeForce FX 5700 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100-50% | $199 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5-67% | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | 7.6+181% | 2.7 |
| Codename | GK107 | GF110 |
| Release | September 6 2012 | December 7 2010 |
| Ranking | #719 | #497 |
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