GeForce FX 5700LE vs MOBILITY RADEON 9700
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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GeForce FX 5700LE is positioned at rank 364 and the MOBILITY RADEON 9700 is on rank 720, so the GeForce FX 5700LE offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce FX 5700LE
Performance Per Dollar MOBILITY RADEON 9700
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The MOBILITY RADEON 9700 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 8% 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 | MOBILITY RADEON 9700 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce FX 5700LE offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce FX 5700LE holds the technical lead. Priced at $10 (vs $15), it costs 33% less, resulting in a 38.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce FX 5700LE | MOBILITY RADEON 9700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+38.9%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($10) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($15) |
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 MOBILITY RADEON 9700
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.
MOBILITY RADEON 9700
The MOBILITY RADEON 9700 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: 27 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce FX 5700LE scores 25 versus the MOBILITY RADEON 9700's 27 — the MOBILITY RADEON 9700 leads by 8%. The GeForce FX 5700LE is built on Rankine while the MOBILITY RADEON 9700 uses TeraScale 2, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 480 (GeForce FX 5700LE) vs 800 (MOBILITY RADEON 9700). Raw compute: 1.405 TFLOPS (GeForce FX 5700LE) vs 1.12 TFLOPS (MOBILITY RADEON 9700).
| Feature | GeForce FX 5700LE | MOBILITY RADEON 9700 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 25 | 27+8% |
| 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 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce FX 5700LE | MOBILITY RADEON 9700 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 5700LE comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the MOBILITY RADEON 9700 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 256 KB (MOBILITY RADEON 9700) — the GeForce FX 5700LE has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce FX 5700LE | MOBILITY RADEON 9700 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9.0a (GeForce FX 5700LE) vs 9.0 (MOBILITY RADEON 9700). Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 0.
| Feature | GeForce FX 5700LE | MOBILITY RADEON 9700 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9.0a | 9.0 |
| Max Displays | 1 | 0 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce FX 5700LE draws 219W versus the MOBILITY RADEON 9700's 50W — a 125.7% difference. The MOBILITY RADEON 9700 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce FX 5700LE) vs 350W (MOBILITY RADEON 9700). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GeForce FX 5700LE | MOBILITY RADEON 9700 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 219W | 50W-77% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 1mm |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Perf/Watt | 0.1 | 0.5+400% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce FX 5700LE launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the MOBILITY RADEON 9700 launched at $49 and now averages $15. The GeForce FX 5700LE costs 33.3% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.5 (GeForce FX 5700LE) vs 1.8 (MOBILITY RADEON 9700) — the GeForce FX 5700LE offers 38.9% better value.
| Feature | GeForce FX 5700LE | MOBILITY RADEON 9700 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100 | $49-51% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10-33% | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | 2.5+39% | 1.8 |
| Codename | GF110 | Broadway |
| Release | December 7 2010 | January 7 2010 |
| Ranking | #497 | #846 |
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