GeForce FX 5700 Ultra vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

NVIDIA

GeForce FX 5700 Ultra

2022Core: 832 MHzBoost: 1155 MHz
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NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020Core: 1410 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz
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GeForce FX 5700 Ultra vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Performance Spectrum

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.

GeForce FX 5700 Ultra vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti FPS Benchmarks

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

Search any supported game below to compare 1080p FPS for both components.

GeForce FX 5700 Ultra vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti: 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

  • Draws 25W instead of 200W, a 175W reduction.
  • Measures 229mm instead of 242mm, a 13mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 Ti across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Less VRAM, with 256 MB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
  • Older hardware, 256 MB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in newer AAA releases.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 50.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020

Why buy it

  • 16878.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 0 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
  • 3100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 256 MB).
  • Better long-term bet: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • 700% higher power demand at 200W vs 25W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 16878.0% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 59641.2% in PassMark G3D (20,312 vs 34), so the answer here is pretty clean.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 8 GB vs 256 MB of VRAM, the newer upscaling stack, DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, and 38 vs 16 ray-tracing units. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

GeForce FX 5700 Ultra vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Technical Specifications

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

NVIDIA

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.

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1410 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 4864 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 38 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,312 points. Launch price was $399.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce FX 5700 Ultra scores 34 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 20,312 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 59641.2%. The GeForce FX 5700 Ultra is built on Rankine while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti uses Ampere, both on a 8 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (GeForce FX 5700 Ultra) vs 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Raw compute: 4.731 TFLOPS (GeForce FX 5700 Ultra) vs 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Boost clocks: 1155 MHz vs 1665 MHz. Ray tracing: 16 RT cores (GeForce FX 5700 Ultra) vs 38 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) with 64 Tensor cores vs 152.

FeatureGeForce FX 5700 UltraGeForce RTX 3060 Ti
G3D Mark Score
34
20,312+59641%
Architecture
Rankine
Ampere
Process Node
8 nm
8 nm
Shading Units
2048
4864+138%
Compute (TFLOPS)
4.731 TFLOPS
16.2 TFLOPS+242%
Boost Clock
1155 MHz
1665 MHz+44%
ROPs
40
80+100%
TMUs
64
152+138%
L1 Cache
2 MB
4.8 MB+140%
L2 Cache
2 MB
4 MB+100%
Ray Tracing Cores
16
38+138%
Tensor Cores
64
152+138%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti supports the newer DLSS 2 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce FX 5700 Ultra is capped at Upscaling support.

FeatureGeForce FX 5700 UltraGeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
DLSS 2 Super Resolution
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 FX 5700 Ultra has 256 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti carries 8 GB. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti gives you 3100% 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 FX 5700 Ultra and 256-bit on the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce FX 5700 Ultra) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce FX 5700 UltraGeForce RTX 3060 Ti
VRAM Capacity
0.25 GB
8 GB+3100%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth
Unknown
448 GB/s
Bus Width
128-bit
256-bit+100%
L2 Cache
2 MB
4 MB+100%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 9.0a (GeForce FX 5700 Ultra) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). OpenGL: 2.1 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce FX 5700 UltraGeForce RTX 3060 Ti
DirectX
9.0a
12 Ultimate (12_2)+33%
OpenGL
2.1
4.6+119%
Max Displays
2
4+100%
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: Integrated Decoder ONLY (GeForce FX 5700 Ultra) vs NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Decoder: Integrated MPEG-2 Decoder vs NVDEC (Ampere). Supported codecs: MPEG-2 (GeForce FX 5700 Ultra) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti).

FeatureGeForce FX 5700 UltraGeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Encoder
Integrated Decoder ONLY
NVENC (Ampere)
Decoder
Integrated MPEG-2 Decoder
NVDEC (Ampere)
Codecs
MPEG-2
H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce FX 5700 Ultra draws 25W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 200W — a 155.6% difference. The GeForce FX 5700 Ultra is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce FX 5700 Ultra) vs 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Power connectors: Legacy vs 8-pin. Card length: 229mm vs 242mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75.

FeatureGeForce FX 5700 UltraGeForce RTX 3060 Ti
TDP
25W-88%
200W
Recommended PSU
350W-42%
600W
Power Connector
Legacy
8-pin
Length
229mm
242mm
Height
111mm
112mm
Slots
1-50%
2
Temp (Load)
75°C
75
Perf/Watt
1.4
101.6+7157%
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce FX 5700 Ultra came in at $0, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399. On MSRP, GeForce FX 5700 Ultra was 100+% cheaper ($399 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): Infinity (GeForce FX 5700 Ultra) vs 50.9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the GeForce FX 5700 Ultra offers Infinity% better value. The newer card here is GeForce FX 5700 Ultra (2022 vs 2020).

FeatureGeForce FX 5700 UltraGeForce RTX 3060 Ti
MSRP
$0-100%
$399
Performance per Dollar
Infinity
50.9
Codename
GA107
GA104
Release
Maio 2022
December 1 2020
Ranking
#387
#73

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