GeForce 7000M vs GeForce FX 5100

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 7000M vs GeForce FX 5100 FPS Benchmarks

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

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GeForce 7000M vs GeForce FX 5100: 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 7000M

2015

Why buy it

✅+62.5% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Draws 33W instead of 575W, a 542W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 256 MB vs 512 MB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2015 hardware with 256 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 0.1 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $100 MSRP).

GeForce FX 5100

2025

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 0.1 vs 0 G3D/$ ($100 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (512 MB vs 256 MB).
✅Better long-term bet: Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) on 5nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (8 vs 13).
❌1642.4% higher power demand at 575W vs 33W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce 7000M is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 62.5% in PassMark G3D (13 vs 8), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.

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

GeForce FX 5100 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 512 MB vs 256 MB of VRAM, a 5nm process instead of 28nm, 170 vs 0 ray-tracing units, and a newer 2025 generation instead of 2015. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce FX 5100 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. GeForce 7000M still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

GeForce 7000M vs GeForce FX 5100 Technical Specifications

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

GeForce 7000M

The GeForce 7000M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1072 MHz to 1176 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13 points.

GeForce FX 5100

The GeForce FX 5100 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 30 2025. It features the Rankine architecture. The core clock ranges from 2017 MHz to 2407 MHz. It has 21760 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 575W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 170 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8 points. Launch price was $1,999.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce 7000M scores 13 versus the GeForce FX 5100's 8 — the GeForce 7000M leads by 62.5%. The GeForce 7000M is built on Maxwell while the GeForce FX 5100 uses Rankine, both on 28 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 7000M) vs 21,760 (GeForce FX 5100). Raw compute: 0.9032 TFLOPS (GeForce 7000M) vs 104.8 TFLOPS (GeForce FX 5100). Boost clocks: 1176 MHz vs 2407 MHz.

Feature	GeForce 7000M	GeForce FX 5100
G3D Mark Score	13+63%	8
Architecture	Maxwell	Rankine
Process Node	28 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	384	21760+5567%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.9032 TFLOPS	104.8 TFLOPS+11503%
Boost Clock	1176 MHz	2407 MHz+105%
ROPs	8	176+2100%
TMUs	24	680+2733%
L1 Cache	0.19 MB	21.3 MB+11111%
L2 Cache	1 MB	96 MB+9500%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 7000M	GeForce FX 5100
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 7000M has 256 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce FX 5100 carries 512 MB. GeForce FX 5100 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 7000M and 128-bit on the GeForce FX 5100. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 7000M) vs 96 MB (GeForce FX 5100) — the GeForce FX 5100 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce 7000M	GeForce FX 5100
VRAM Capacity	0.25 GB	0.5 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB	96 MB+9500%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 9.0c (GeForce 7000M) vs 9.0a (GeForce FX 5100). Vulkan: None vs N/A. OpenGL: 2.1 vs 1.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce 7000M	GeForce FX 5100
DirectX	9.0c	9.0a
Vulkan	None	N/A
OpenGL	2.1+40%	1.5
Max Displays	1	2+100%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 7000M) vs None (GeForce FX 5100). Decoder: PureVideo vs None. Supported codecs: MPEG-2 (GeForce 7000M) vs MPEG-2 (GeForce FX 5100).

Feature	GeForce 7000M	GeForce FX 5100
Encoder	No	None
Decoder	PureVideo	None
Codecs	MPEG-2	MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 7000M draws 33W versus the GeForce FX 5100's 575W — a 178.3% difference. The GeForce 7000M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 7000M) vs 350W (GeForce FX 5100). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Card length: 0mm vs 160mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 65.

Feature	GeForce 7000M	GeForce FX 5100
TDP	33W-94%	575W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	Legacy
Length	0mm	160mm
Height	0mm	100mm
Slots	0-100%	1
Temp (Load)	85°C	65-24%
Perf/Watt	0.4	0.0

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Value Analysis

The newer card here is GeForce FX 5100 (2025 vs 2015).

Feature	GeForce 7000M	GeForce FX 5100
MSRP	—	$100
Codename	GM108	GB202
Release	March 13 2015	January 30 2025
Ranking	#847	#3

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