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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
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon X1250 is significantly newer (2017 vs 2010). The Radeon X1250 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce FX 5700 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce FX 5700 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 10.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon X1250 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce FX 5700 | Radeon X1250 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+10.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-10.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce FX 5700 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce FX 5700 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $49), it costs 69% less, resulting in a 262% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce FX 5700 | Radeon X1250 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+262%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($15) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49) |
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 Radeon X1250
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.
Radeon X1250
The Radeon X1250 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 20 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1100 MHz to 1183 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 37 points. Launch price was $79.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce FX 5700 scores 41 versus the Radeon X1250's 37 — the GeForce FX 5700 leads by 10.8%. The GeForce FX 5700 is built on Rankine while the Radeon X1250 uses GCN 4.0, both on 40 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 480 (GeForce FX 5700) vs 512 (Radeon X1250). Raw compute: 1.405 TFLOPS (GeForce FX 5700) vs 1.211 TFLOPS (Radeon X1250).
| Feature | GeForce FX 5700 | Radeon X1250 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 41+11% | 37 |
| Architecture | Rankine | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 480 | 512+7% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.405 TFLOPS+16% | 1.211 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 40+150% | 16 |
| TMUs | 60+88% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 960 KB+650% | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 640 KB+150% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce FX 5700 | Radeon X1250 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce FX 5700 comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon X1250 has 512 MB. The Radeon X1250 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 640 KB (GeForce FX 5700) vs 256 KB (Radeon X1250) — the GeForce FX 5700 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce FX 5700 | Radeon X1250 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 0.5 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 640 KB+150% | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9.0a (GeForce FX 5700) vs 9.0b (Radeon X1250). OpenGL: 1.5 vs 2.0. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce FX 5700 | Radeon X1250 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9.0a | 9.0b |
| OpenGL | 1.5 | 2.0+33% |
| Max Displays | 1 | 2+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce FX 5700 draws 219W versus the Radeon X1250's 50W — a 125.7% difference. The Radeon X1250 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce FX 5700) vs 350W (Radeon X1250). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GeForce FX 5700 | Radeon X1250 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 219W | 50W-77% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | — | 70 |
| Perf/Watt | 0.2 | 0.7+250% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce FX 5700 launched at $199 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Radeon X1250 launched at $0 and now averages $49. The GeForce FX 5700 costs 69.4% less ($34 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.7 (GeForce FX 5700) vs 0.8 (Radeon X1250) — the GeForce FX 5700 offers 237.5% better value. The Radeon X1250 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce FX 5700 | Radeon X1250 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $199 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-69% | $49 |
| Performance per Dollar | 2.7+238% | 0.8 |
| Codename | GF110 | Lexa |
| Release | December 7 2010 | April 20 2017 |
| Ranking | #497 | #668 |
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