GeForce FX 5700LE vs GeForce FX 5700VE

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 5700LE vs GeForce FX 5700VE FPS Benchmarks

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

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GeForce FX 5700LE vs GeForce FX 5700VE: 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 5700LE

2010

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 0.3 vs 0 G3D/$ ($100 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (25 vs 33).
❌2010 hardware with 256 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

GeForce FX 5700VE

2010

Why buy it

✅+32% higher PassMark G3D performance.

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.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 0.3 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $100 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce FX 5700VE is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 32% in PassMark G3D (33 vs 25), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce FX 5700LE is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond because it comes out ahead on the available hardware-headroom signals for this matchup.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce FX 5700LE makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. GeForce FX 5700VE still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

GeForce FX 5700LE vs GeForce FX 5700VE Technical Specifications

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

GeForce FX 5700LE

The GeForce FX 5700LE 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: 25 points. Launch price was $349.

GeForce FX 5700VE

The GeForce FX 5700VE 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: 33 points. Launch price was $349.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce FX 5700LE scores 25 versus the GeForce FX 5700VE's 33 — the GeForce FX 5700VE leads by 32%. The GeForce FX 5700LE is built on Rankine while the GeForce FX 5700VE uses Rankine, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 480 (GeForce FX 5700LE) vs 480 (GeForce FX 5700VE). Raw compute: 1.405 TFLOPS (GeForce FX 5700LE) vs 1.405 TFLOPS (GeForce FX 5700VE).

Feature	GeForce FX 5700LE	GeForce FX 5700VE
G3D Mark Score	25	33+32%
Architecture	Rankine	Rankine
Process Node	40 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	480	480
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.405 TFLOPS	1.405 TFLOPS
ROPs	40	40
TMUs	60	60
L1 Cache	960 KB	960 KB
L2 Cache	640 KB	640 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce FX 5700LE	GeForce FX 5700VE
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards ship with 256 MB of GDDR5. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce FX 5700LE and 128-bit on the GeForce FX 5700VE.

Feature	GeForce FX 5700LE	GeForce FX 5700VE
VRAM Capacity	0.25 GB	0.25 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	640 KB	640 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 9.0a (GeForce FX 5700LE) vs 9.0a (GeForce FX 5700VE). OpenGL: 1.5 vs 2.0. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce FX 5700LE	GeForce FX 5700VE
DirectX	9.0a	9.0a
OpenGL	1.5	2.0+33%
Max Displays	1	2+100%

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce FX 5700LE draws 219W versus the GeForce FX 5700VE's 219W — a 0% difference. The GeForce FX 5700VE is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce FX 5700LE) vs 350W (GeForce FX 5700VE). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy.

Feature	GeForce FX 5700LE	GeForce FX 5700VE
TDP	219W	219W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	Legacy
Length	—	170mm
Height	—	100mm
Slots	1	1
Temp (Load)	—	75
Perf/Watt	0.1	0.2+100%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce FX 5700LE came in at $100, while the GeForce FX 5700VE launched at $0. On MSRP, GeForce FX 5700VE was 100+% cheaper ($100 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 0.3 (GeForce FX 5700LE) vs Infinity (GeForce FX 5700VE) — the GeForce FX 5700VE offers Infinity% better value.

Feature	GeForce FX 5700LE	GeForce FX 5700VE
MSRP	$100	$0-100%
Performance per Dollar	0.3	Infinity
Codename	GF110	GF110
Release	December 7 2010	December 7 2010
Ranking	#497	#497

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