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GeForce FX 5700 vs MOBILITY RADEON 9600

CPUCPUGPUGPU
NVIDIA

GeForce FX 5700

2010Core: 732 MHz
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AMD

MOBILITY RADEON 9600

2010Core: 700 MHz
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GeForce FX 5700 vs MOBILITY RADEON 9600 Performance Spectrum

GeForce FX 5700
0.25 GB 219
41
+13.9%
brand logoGeForce 6150
brand logoGeForce FX 5700LE
brand logoGeForce 6100
brand logoGeForce PCX 5750
brand logoGeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB
brand logoGeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU
brand logoGeForce RTX 4050 Mobile
brand logoGeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU
MOBILITY RADEON 9600
0.125 GB 50
36
0.0%
brand logoMOBILITY RADEON 7500
brand logoMOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP
brand logoMOBILITY RADEON 9700
brand logoMOBILITY RADEON 9550
brand logoRadeon HD 7950 / R9 280
brand logoRadeon R9 Fury
brand logoRadeon RX 5700
brand logoRadeon RX 6700

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 vs MOBILITY RADEON 9600: 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

2010

Why buy it

  • ✅+13.9% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • ✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (256 MB vs 128 MB).
  • ✅More future proof: Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014) on 40nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

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.
  • ❌
    306.1% HIGHER MSRP
    $199 MSRPvs$49 MSRP
  • ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0.2 vs 0.7 G3D/$ ($199 MSRP vs $49 MSRP).
  • ❌338% higher power demand at 219W vs 50W.

MOBILITY RADEON 9600

2010

Why buy it

  • ✅Costs $150 less on MSRP ($49 MSRP vs $199 MSRP).
  • ✅Delivers 256.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 0.7 vs 0.2 G3D/$ ($49 MSRP vs $199 MSRP).
  • ✅Draws 50W instead of 219W, a 169W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (36 vs 41).
  • ❌Less VRAM, with 128 MB vs 256 MB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • ❌2010 hardware with 128 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce FX 5700 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 13.9% in PassMark G3D (41 vs 36), 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 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 256 MB vs 128 MB of VRAM. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
MOBILITY RADEON 9600 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $150 cheaper on MSRP at $49 vs $199, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 256.6% (0.7 vs 0.2), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, MOBILITY RADEON 9600 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, GeForce FX 5700 has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce FX 5700 vs MOBILITY RADEON 9600 Technical Specifications

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

NVIDIA

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.

AMD

MOBILITY RADEON 9600

The MOBILITY RADEON 9600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 700 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 36 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce FX 5700 scores 41 versus the MOBILITY RADEON 9600's 36 — the GeForce FX 5700 leads by 13.9%. The GeForce FX 5700 is built on Rankine while the MOBILITY RADEON 9600 uses TeraScale 2, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 480 (GeForce FX 5700) vs 800 (MOBILITY RADEON 9600). Raw compute: 1.405 TFLOPS (GeForce FX 5700) vs 1.12 TFLOPS (MOBILITY RADEON 9600).

FeatureGeForce FX 5700MOBILITY RADEON 9600
G3D Mark Score
41+14%
36
Architecture
Rankine
TeraScale 2
Process Node
40 nm
40 nm
Shading Units
480
800+67%
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.405 TFLOPS+25%
1.12 TFLOPS
ROPs
40+150%
16
TMUs
60+50%
40
L1 Cache
960 KB+1100%
80 KB
L2 Cache
640 KB+150%
256 KB
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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce FX 5700 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The MOBILITY RADEON 9600 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce FX 5700MOBILITY RADEON 9600
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
AMD Anti-Lag
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce FX 5700 has 256 MB of VRAM, while the MOBILITY RADEON 9600 carries 128 MB. GeForce FX 5700 gives you 100% 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 and 128-bit on the MOBILITY RADEON 9600. L2 Cache: 640 KB (GeForce FX 5700) vs 256 KB (MOBILITY RADEON 9600) — the GeForce FX 5700 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce FX 5700MOBILITY RADEON 9600
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+150%
256 KB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 9.0a (GeForce FX 5700) vs 9.0 (MOBILITY RADEON 9600). Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 0.

FeatureGeForce FX 5700MOBILITY RADEON 9600
DirectX
9.0a
9.0
Max Displays
1
0
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce FX 5700 draws 219W versus the MOBILITY RADEON 9600's 50W — a 125.7% difference. The MOBILITY RADEON 9600 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce FX 5700) vs 350W (MOBILITY RADEON 9600). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureGeForce FX 5700MOBILITY RADEON 9600
TDP
219W
50W-77%
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
Legacy
PCIe-powered
Length
—
1mm
Slots
1
0-100%
Perf/Watt
0.2
0.7+250%
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce FX 5700 came in at $199, while the MOBILITY RADEON 9600 launched at $49. On MSRP, MOBILITY RADEON 9600 was 75.4% cheaper ($150 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 0.2 (GeForce FX 5700) vs 0.7 (MOBILITY RADEON 9600) — the MOBILITY RADEON 9600 offers 250% better value.

FeatureGeForce FX 5700MOBILITY RADEON 9600
MSRP
$199
$49-75%
Performance per Dollar
0.2
0.7+250%
Codename
GF110
Broadway
Release
December 7 2010
January 7 2010
Ranking
#497
#846
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