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 FX 5700 Ultra vs GeForce FX 5700VE FPS Benchmarks

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

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GeForce FX 5700 Ultra vs GeForce FX 5700VE: 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 FX 5700 Ultra

2022

Why buy it

✅GeForce FX 5700VE is already obsolete for modern gaming, so GeForce FX 5700 Ultra is the less risky modern option long term.
✅Draws 25W instead of 219W, a 194W reduction.
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Older hardware, 256 MB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in newer AAA releases.
❌34.7% longer card at 229mm vs 170mm.

GeForce FX 5700VE

2010

Why buy it

✅Measures 170mm instead of 229mm, a 59mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌2010 hardware with 256 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌776% higher power demand at 219W vs 25W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce FX 5700 Ultra is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 3% in PassMark G3D (34 vs 33), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.

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

GeForce FX 5700 Ultra is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a 8nm process instead of 40nm, 16 vs 0 ray-tracing units, and a newer 2022 generation instead of 2010. That gives it the more rounded hardware package for newer games.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce FX 5700 Ultra makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

GeForce FX 5700 Ultra vs GeForce FX 5700VE Technical Specifications

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

GeForce FX 5700 Ultra

The GeForce FX 5700 Ultra is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in Maio 2022. It features the Rankine architecture. The core clock ranges from 832 MHz to 1155 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 25W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 34 points.

GeForce FX 5700VE

The GeForce FX 5700VE 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: 33 points. Launch price was $349.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce FX 5700 Ultra scores 34 and the GeForce FX 5700VE reaches 33 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce FX 5700 Ultra is built on Rankine while the GeForce FX 5700VE uses Rankine, both on 8 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (GeForce FX 5700 Ultra) vs 480 (GeForce FX 5700VE). Raw compute: 4.731 TFLOPS (GeForce FX 5700 Ultra) vs 1.405 TFLOPS (GeForce FX 5700VE).

Feature	GeForce FX 5700 Ultra	GeForce FX 5700VE
G3D Mark Score	34+3%	33
Architecture	Rankine	Rankine
Process Node	8 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	2048+327%	480
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.731 TFLOPS+237%	1.405 TFLOPS
ROPs	40	40
TMUs	64+7%	60
L1 Cache	2 MB+113%	0.94 MB
L2 Cache	2 MB+217%	0.63 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce FX 5700 Ultra	GeForce FX 5700VE
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)

Both cards ship with 256 MB of GDDR5. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce FX 5700 Ultra and 128-bit on the GeForce FX 5700VE. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce FX 5700 Ultra) vs 0.63 MB (GeForce FX 5700VE) — the GeForce FX 5700 Ultra has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce FX 5700 Ultra	GeForce FX 5700VE
VRAM Capacity	0.25 GB	0.25 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB+217%	0.63 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 9.0a (GeForce FX 5700 Ultra) vs 9.0a (GeForce FX 5700VE). OpenGL: 2.1 vs 2.0. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce FX 5700 Ultra	GeForce FX 5700VE
DirectX	9.0a	9.0a
OpenGL	2.1+5%	2.0
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: Integrated Decoder ONLY (GeForce FX 5700 Ultra) vs None (GeForce FX 5700VE). Decoder: Integrated MPEG-2 Decoder vs MPEG-2. Supported codecs: MPEG-2 (GeForce FX 5700 Ultra) vs MPEG-2 (GeForce FX 5700VE).

Feature	GeForce FX 5700 Ultra	GeForce FX 5700VE
Encoder	Integrated Decoder ONLY	None
Decoder	Integrated MPEG-2 Decoder	MPEG-2
Codecs	MPEG-2	MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce FX 5700 Ultra draws 25W versus the GeForce FX 5700VE's 219W — a 159% difference. The GeForce FX 5700 Ultra is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce FX 5700 Ultra) vs 350W (GeForce FX 5700VE). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Card length: 229mm vs 170mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75.

Feature	GeForce FX 5700 Ultra	GeForce FX 5700VE
TDP	25W-89%	219W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	Legacy
Length	229mm	170mm
Height	111mm	100mm
Slots	1	1
Temp (Load)	75°C	75
Perf/Watt	1.4+600%	0.2

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce FX 5700 Ultra came in at $0, while the GeForce FX 5700VE launched at $0. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): Infinity (GeForce FX 5700 Ultra) vs Infinity (GeForce FX 5700VE) — the GeForce FX 5700VE offers NaN% better value. The newer card here is GeForce FX 5700 Ultra (2022 vs 2010).

Feature	GeForce FX 5700 Ultra	GeForce FX 5700VE
MSRP	$0	$0
Performance per Dollar	Infinity	Infinity
Codename	GA107	GF110
Release	Maio 2022	December 7 2010
Ranking	#387	#497

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