GeForce FX 5100 vs Radeon RX 7600
GeForce FX 5100
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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. The GeForce FX 5100 is positioned at rank #379 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce FX 5100
Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 7600
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 7600 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 207162.5% higher G3D Mark score and 1500% more VRAM (8 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce FX 5100.
| Insight | GeForce FX 5100 | Radeon RX 7600 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-207162.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+207162.5%) |
| Longevity | Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) (5nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) / 6nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 7600 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $250 (vs $10), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 8190.5% better value per dollar than the GeForce FX 5100.
| Insight | GeForce FX 5100 | Radeon RX 7600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+8190.5%) |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($10) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($250) |
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 Radeon RX 7600
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.
Radeon RX 7600
The Radeon RX 7600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 24 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1720 MHz to 2655 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 165W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,581 points. Launch price was $269.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce FX 5100 scores 8 versus the Radeon RX 7600's 16,581 — the Radeon RX 7600 leads by 207162.5%. The GeForce FX 5100 is built on Rankine while the Radeon RX 7600 uses RDNA 3.0, both on 5 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 21,760 (GeForce FX 5100) vs 2,048 (Radeon RX 7600). Raw compute: 104.8 TFLOPS (GeForce FX 5100) vs 21.75 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7600). Boost clocks: 2407 MHz vs 2655 MHz. Ray tracing: 170 RT cores (GeForce FX 5100) vs 32 (Radeon RX 7600) with 680 Tensor cores.
| Feature | GeForce FX 5100 | Radeon RX 7600 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 8 | 16,581+207163% |
| Architecture | Rankine | RDNA 3.0 |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 6 nm |
| Shading Units | 21760+963% | 2048 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 104.8 TFLOPS+382% | 21.75 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2407 MHz | 2655 MHz+10% |
| ROPs | 176+175% | 64 |
| TMUs | 680+431% | 128 |
| L1 Cache | 21.3 MB+4160% | 0.5 MB |
| L2 Cache | 96 MB+4700% | 2 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 170+431% | 32 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 7600 is support for FSR 3 / AFMF. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce FX 5100 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | GeForce FX 5100 | Radeon RX 7600 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 3 (Native) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce FX 5100 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 7600 has 8 GB. The Radeon RX 7600 offers 1500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 96 MB (GeForce FX 5100) vs 2 MB (Radeon RX 7600) — the GeForce FX 5100 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce FX 5100 | Radeon RX 7600 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 8 GB+1500% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | 288 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 96 MB+4700% | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9.0a (GeForce FX 5100) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 7600). Vulkan: N/A vs 1.3. OpenGL: 1.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce FX 5100 | Radeon RX 7600 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9.0a | 12.2+36% |
| Vulkan | N/A | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 1.5 | 4.6+207% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 4+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (GeForce FX 5100) vs VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 7600). Decoder: None vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2 (GeForce FX 5100) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 7600).
| Feature | GeForce FX 5100 | Radeon RX 7600 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | VCN 4.0 |
| Decoder | None | VCN 4.0 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce FX 5100 draws 575W versus the Radeon RX 7600's 165W — a 110.8% difference. The Radeon RX 7600 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce FX 5100) vs 550W (Radeon RX 7600). Power connectors: Legacy vs 8-pin. Card length: 160mm vs 240mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 65 vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce FX 5100 | Radeon RX 7600 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 575W | 165W-71% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-36% | 550W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | 8-pin |
| Length | 160mm | 240mm |
| Height | 100mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 1-50% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 65-13% | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 0.0 | 100.5 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce FX 5100 launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the Radeon RX 7600 launched at $269 and now averages $250. The GeForce FX 5100 costs 96% less ($240 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.8 (GeForce FX 5100) vs 66.3 (Radeon RX 7600) — the Radeon RX 7600 offers 8187.5% better value. The GeForce FX 5100 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2023).
| Feature | GeForce FX 5100 | Radeon RX 7600 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100-63% | $269 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10-96% | $250 |
| Performance per Dollar | 0.8 | 66.3+8188% |
| Codename | GB202 | Navi 33 |
| Release | January 30 2025 | May 24 2023 |
| Ranking | #3 | #118 |
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