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GeForce FX 5700LE
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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 5700LE is positioned at rank #364 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 5700LE
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce FX 5900ZT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 32% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce FX 5700LE offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce FX 5700LE | GeForce FX 5900ZT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-32%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+32%) |
| 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 5900ZT 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce FX 5700LE and GeForce FX 5900ZT
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 5900ZT
The GeForce FX 5900ZT 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: 33 points. Launch price was $699.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce FX 5700LE scores 25 versus the GeForce FX 5900ZT's 33 — the GeForce FX 5900ZT leads by 32%. The GeForce FX 5700LE is built on Rankine while the GeForce FX 5900ZT uses Rankine, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 480 (GeForce FX 5700LE) vs 1,024 (GeForce FX 5900ZT). Raw compute: 1.405 TFLOPS (GeForce FX 5700LE) vs 1.244 TFLOPS ×2 (GeForce FX 5900ZT).
| Feature | GeForce FX 5700LE | GeForce FX 5900ZT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 25 | 33+32% |
| 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 5700LE | GeForce FX 5900ZT |
|---|---|---|
| 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 5700LE comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce FX 5900ZT has 128 MB. The GeForce FX 5700LE 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 5700LE) vs 768 KB (GeForce FX 5900ZT) — the GeForce FX 5900ZT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce FX 5700LE | GeForce FX 5900ZT |
|---|---|---|
| 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 5700LE) vs 9.0a (GeForce FX 5900ZT). OpenGL: 1.5 vs 2.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce FX 5700LE | GeForce FX 5900ZT |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9.0a | 9.0a |
| OpenGL | 1.5 | 2.1+40% |
| Max Displays | 1 | 2+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce FX 5700LE draws 219W versus the GeForce FX 5900ZT's 365W — a 50% difference. The GeForce FX 5700LE is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce FX 5700LE) vs 350W (GeForce FX 5900ZT). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy.
| Feature | GeForce FX 5700LE | GeForce FX 5900ZT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 219W-40% | 365W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Length | — | 218mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 70 |
| Perf/Watt | 0.1 | 0.1 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce FX 5700LE launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the GeForce FX 5900ZT launched at $0 and now averages $0. The GeForce FX 5900ZT costs 100+% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.5 (GeForce FX 5700LE) vs Infinity (GeForce FX 5900ZT) — the GeForce FX 5900ZT offers Infinity% better value. The GeForce FX 5900ZT is the newer GPU (2011 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce FX 5700LE | GeForce FX 5900ZT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 2.5 | Infinity |
| Codename | GF110 | GF110 |
| Release | December 7 2010 | March 24 2011 |
| Ranking | #497 | #555 |
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