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GeForce FX 5700
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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 5700 is positioned at rank #367 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 5700
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce FX 5700 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.5% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (256 MB vs 128 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce FX 5900XT.
| Insight | GeForce FX 5700 | GeForce FX 5900XT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce FX 5700 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce FX 5700 and GeForce FX 5900XT
GeForce FX 5700
The GeForce FX 5700 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: 41 points. Launch price was $349.
GeForce FX 5900XT
The GeForce FX 5900XT is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 24 2011. It features the Rankine architecture. The core clock speed is 607 MHz. It has 1024 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 365W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 40 points. Launch price was $699.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce FX 5700 scores 41 and the GeForce FX 5900XT reaches 40 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce FX 5700 is built on Rankine while the GeForce FX 5900XT uses Rankine, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 480 (GeForce FX 5700) vs 1,024 (GeForce FX 5900XT). Raw compute: 1.405 TFLOPS (GeForce FX 5700) vs 1.244 TFLOPS ×2 (GeForce FX 5900XT).
| Feature | GeForce FX 5700 | GeForce FX 5900XT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 41+3% | 40 |
| Architecture | Rankine | Rankine |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 480 | 1024 ×2+113% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.405 TFLOPS+13% | 1.244 TFLOPS ×2 |
| ROPs | 40 | 48 ×2+20% |
| TMUs | 60 | 64 ×2+7% |
| L1 Cache | 0.94 MB | 1 MB+6% |
| L2 Cache | 640 KB | 768 KB+20% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce FX 5700 | GeForce FX 5900XT |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce FX 5700 comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce FX 5900XT has 128 MB. The GeForce FX 5700 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 640 KB (GeForce FX 5700) vs 768 KB (GeForce FX 5900XT) — the GeForce FX 5900XT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce FX 5700 | GeForce FX 5900XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB+100% | 0.125 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 640 KB | 768 KB+20% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9.0a (GeForce FX 5700) vs 9.0a (GeForce FX 5900XT). OpenGL: 1.5 vs 1.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 1.
| Feature | GeForce FX 5700 | GeForce FX 5900XT |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9.0a | 9.0a |
| OpenGL | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Max Displays | 1 | 1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce FX 5700 draws 219W versus the GeForce FX 5900XT's 365W — a 50% difference. The GeForce FX 5700 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce FX 5700) vs 350W (GeForce FX 5900XT). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy.
| Feature | GeForce FX 5700 | GeForce FX 5900XT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 219W-40% | 365W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Length | — | 218mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Perf/Watt | 0.2+100% | 0.1 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce FX 5700 launched at $199 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the GeForce FX 5900XT launched at $0 and now averages $0. The GeForce FX 5900XT costs 100+% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.7 (GeForce FX 5700) vs Infinity (GeForce FX 5900XT) — the GeForce FX 5900XT offers Infinity% better value. The GeForce FX 5900XT is the newer GPU (2011 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce FX 5700 | GeForce FX 5900XT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $199 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 2.7 | Infinity |
| Codename | GF110 | GF110 |
| Release | December 7 2010 | March 24 2011 |
| Ranking | #497 | #555 |
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