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GeForce 7000M
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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 7000M is positioned at rank 735 and the GeForce FX 5600 Ultra is on rank 377, so the GeForce FX 5600 Ultra offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 7000M
Performance Per Dollar GeForce FX 5600 Ultra
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce FX 5600 Ultra is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 30.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce 7000M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce 7000M | GeForce FX 5600 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-30.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+30.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce FX 5600 Ultra remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 7000M and GeForce FX 5600 Ultra
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 5600 Ultra
The GeForce FX 5600 Ultra is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 25 2011. It features the Rankine architecture. The core clock speed is 823 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17 points. Launch price was $249.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce 7000M scores 13 versus the GeForce FX 5600 Ultra's 17 — the GeForce FX 5600 Ultra leads by 30.8%. The GeForce 7000M is built on Maxwell while the GeForce FX 5600 Ultra uses Rankine, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 7000M) vs 384 (GeForce FX 5600 Ultra). Raw compute: 0.9032 TFLOPS (GeForce 7000M) vs 1.263 TFLOPS (GeForce FX 5600 Ultra).
| Feature | GeForce 7000M | GeForce FX 5600 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 13 | 17+31% |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Rankine |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.9032 TFLOPS | 1.263 TFLOPS+40% |
| ROPs | 8 | 32+300% |
| TMUs | 24 | 64+167% |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB | 512 KB+167% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 7000M | GeForce FX 5600 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The GeForce 7000M comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce FX 5600 Ultra has 128 MB. The GeForce 7000M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 7000M) vs 0.5 MB (GeForce FX 5600 Ultra) — the GeForce 7000M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 7000M | GeForce FX 5600 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB+100% | 0.125 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 0.5 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9.0c (GeForce 7000M) vs 9.0a (GeForce FX 5600 Ultra). Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce 7000M | GeForce FX 5600 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9.0c | 9.0a |
| Max Displays | 1 | 2+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 7000M draws 33W versus the GeForce FX 5600 Ultra's 160W — a 131.6% difference. The GeForce 7000M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 7000M) vs 350W (GeForce FX 5600 Ultra). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Card length: 0mm vs 190mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots.
| Feature | GeForce 7000M | GeForce FX 5600 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W-79% | 160W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Length | 0mm | 190mm |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 0.4+300% | 0.1 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 7000M is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2011).
| Feature | GeForce 7000M | GeForce FX 5600 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $199 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $20 |
| Codename | GM108 | GF114 |
| Release | March 13 2015 | January 25 2011 |
| Ranking | #847 | #580 |
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