GeForce FX 5100 vs MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP
GeForce FX 5100
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 FX 5100 is positioned at rank 379 and the MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP is on rank 732, so the GeForce FX 5100 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce FX 5100
Performance Per Dollar MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce FX 5100 is significantly newer (2025 vs 2010). The GeForce FX 5100 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce FX 5100 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 33.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP.
| Insight | GeForce FX 5100 | MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+33.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-33.3%) |
| Longevity | Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) (5nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $5 versus $10 for the GeForce FX 5100, it costs 50% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 50% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce FX 5100 | MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+50%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($10) | ✅More affordable ($5) |
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 FX 5100 and MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP
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.
MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP
The MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 700 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce FX 5100 scores 8 versus the MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP's 6 — the GeForce FX 5100 leads by 33.3%. The GeForce FX 5100 is built on Rankine while the MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP uses TeraScale 2, both on 5 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 21,760 (GeForce FX 5100) vs 800 (MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP). Raw compute: 104.8 TFLOPS (GeForce FX 5100) vs 1.12 TFLOPS (MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP).
| Feature | GeForce FX 5100 | MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 8+33% | 6 |
| Architecture | Rankine | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 21760+2620% | 800 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 104.8 TFLOPS+9257% | 1.12 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 176+1000% | 16 |
| TMUs | 680+1600% | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 21.3 MB+26525% | 0.08 MB |
| L2 Cache | 96 MB+38300% | 0.25 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce FX 5100 | MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 96 MB (GeForce FX 5100) vs 0.25 MB (MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP) — the GeForce FX 5100 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce FX 5100 | MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 96 MB+38300% | 0.25 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9.0a (GeForce FX 5100) vs 7.0 (MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP). OpenGL: 1.5 vs 1.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce FX 5100 | MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9.0a+29% | 7.0 |
| OpenGL | 1.5+15% | 1.3 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce FX 5100 draws 575W versus the MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP's 50W — a 168% difference. The MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce FX 5100) vs 350W (MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 65 vs 70°C.
| Feature | GeForce FX 5100 | MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 575W | 50W-91% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 160mm | — |
| Height | 100mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 65-7% | 70°C |
| Perf/Watt | 0.0 | 0.1 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce FX 5100 launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP launched at $20 and now averages $5. The MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP costs 50% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.8 (GeForce FX 5100) vs 1.2 (MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP) — the MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP offers 50% better value. The GeForce FX 5100 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce FX 5100 | MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100 | $20-80% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10 | $5-50% |
| Performance per Dollar | 0.8 | 1.2+50% |
| Codename | GB202 | Broadway |
| Release | January 30 2025 | January 7 2010 |
| Ranking | #3 | #846 |
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