GeForce FX 5700 Ultra
GeForce RTX 3070
GeForce FX 5700 Ultra vs GeForce RTX 3070 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 3070 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 RTX 3070: 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
2022Why buy it
- ✅Draws 25W instead of 220W, a 195W reduction.
- ✅Measures 229mm instead of 242mm, a 13mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.
Trade-offs
- ❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3070 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 44.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
GeForce RTX 3070
2020Why buy it
- ✅18222.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
- ✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($499 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
- ❌780% higher power demand at 220W vs 25W.
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GeForce FX 5700 Ultra vs GeForce RTX 3070 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 RTX 3070
The GeForce RTX 3070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 1725 MHz. It has 5888 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 220W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,172 points. Launch price was $499.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce FX 5700 Ultra scores 34 versus the GeForce RTX 3070's 22,172 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 65111.8%. The GeForce FX 5700 Ultra is built on Rankine while the GeForce RTX 3070 uses Ampere, both on a 8 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (GeForce FX 5700 Ultra) vs 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070). Raw compute: 4.731 TFLOPS (GeForce FX 5700 Ultra) vs 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070). Boost clocks: 1155 MHz vs 1725 MHz. Ray tracing: 16 RT cores (GeForce FX 5700 Ultra) vs 46 (GeForce RTX 3070) with 64 Tensor cores vs 184.
| Feature | GeForce FX 5700 Ultra | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 34 | 22,172+65112% |
| Architecture | Rankine | Ampere |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048 | 5888+188% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.731 TFLOPS | 20.31 TFLOPS+329% |
| Boost Clock | 1155 MHz | 1725 MHz+49% |
| ROPs | 40 | 96+140% |
| TMUs | 64 | 184+188% |
| L1 Cache | 2 MB | 5.8 MB+190% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 4 MB+100% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 16 | 46+188% |
| Tensor Cores | 64 | 184+188% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
The GeForce RTX 3070 supports the newer DLSS 2 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce FX 5700 Ultra is capped at Upscaling support.
| Feature | GeForce FX 5700 Ultra | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | Upscaling support | DLSS 2 Super Resolution |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce FX 5700 Ultra has 256 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3070 carries 8 GB. GeForce RTX 3070 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 3070. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce FX 5700 Ultra) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3070) — the GeForce RTX 3070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce FX 5700 Ultra | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9.0a (GeForce FX 5700 Ultra) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3070). OpenGL: 2.1 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce FX 5700 Ultra | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9.0a | 12 Ultimate+33% |
| OpenGL | 2.1 | 4.6+119% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 4+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: Integrated Decoder ONLY (GeForce FX 5700 Ultra) vs NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3070). Decoder: Integrated MPEG-2 Decoder vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2 (GeForce FX 5700 Ultra) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070).
| Feature | GeForce FX 5700 Ultra | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Integrated Decoder ONLY | NVENC 7th gen |
| Decoder | Integrated MPEG-2 Decoder | NVDEC 5th gen |
| Codecs | MPEG-2 | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce FX 5700 Ultra draws 25W versus the GeForce RTX 3070's 220W — a 159.2% difference. The GeForce FX 5700 Ultra is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce FX 5700 Ultra) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 3070). Power connectors: Legacy vs 8-pin. Card length: 229mm vs 242mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce FX 5700 Ultra | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 25W-89% | 220W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-46% | 650W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | 8-pin |
| Length | 229mm | 242mm |
| Height | 111mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 1-50% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 1.4 | 100.8+7100% |
Value Analysis
At launch, the GeForce FX 5700 Ultra came in at $0, while the GeForce RTX 3070 launched at $499. On MSRP, GeForce FX 5700 Ultra was 100+% cheaper ($499 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): Infinity (GeForce FX 5700 Ultra) vs 44.4 (GeForce RTX 3070) — the GeForce FX 5700 Ultra offers Infinity% better value. The newer card here is GeForce FX 5700 Ultra (2022 vs 2020).
| Feature | GeForce FX 5700 Ultra | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $499 |
| Performance per Dollar | Infinity | 44.4 |
| Codename | GA107 | GA104 |
| Release | Maio 2022 | September 1 2020 |
| Ranking | #387 | #63 |
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