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GeForce FX 5700LE
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RADEON 9600SE
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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 RADEON 9600SE is on rank 723, 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 RADEON 9600SE
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The RADEON 9600SE is significantly newer (2025 vs 2010). The RADEON 9600SE likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce FX 5700LE lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RADEON 9600SE is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 8% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (512 MB vs 256 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce FX 5700LE.
| Insight | GeForce FX 5700LE | RADEON 9600SE |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) | RDNA 3.5 (2024−2025) (4nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| 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. Priced at $10 versus $65 for the RADEON 9600SE, it costs 85% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 501.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce FX 5700LE | RADEON 9600SE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+501.9%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($10) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($65) |
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 RADEON 9600SE
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.
RADEON 9600SE
The RADEON 9600SE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 6 2025. It features the RDNA 3.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1295 MHz to 2900 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 27 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce FX 5700LE scores 25 versus the RADEON 9600SE's 27 — the RADEON 9600SE leads by 8%. The GeForce FX 5700LE is built on Rankine while the RADEON 9600SE uses RDNA 3.5, both on 40 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 480 (GeForce FX 5700LE) vs 2,560 (RADEON 9600SE). Raw compute: 1.405 TFLOPS (GeForce FX 5700LE) vs 14.85 TFLOPS (RADEON 9600SE).
| Feature | GeForce FX 5700LE | RADEON 9600SE |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 25 | 27+8% |
| Architecture | Rankine | RDNA 3.5 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 4 nm |
| Shading Units | 480 | 2560+433% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.405 TFLOPS | 14.85 TFLOPS+957% |
| ROPs | 40 | 64+60% |
| TMUs | 60 | 160+167% |
| L2 Cache | 0.63 MB | 8 MB+1170% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce FX 5700LE | RADEON 9600SE |
|---|---|---|
| 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 RADEON 9600SE has 512 MB. The RADEON 9600SE offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.63 MB (GeForce FX 5700LE) vs 8 MB (RADEON 9600SE) — the RADEON 9600SE has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce FX 5700LE | RADEON 9600SE |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 0.5 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.63 MB | 8 MB+1170% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9.0a (GeForce FX 5700LE) vs 9.0 (RADEON 9600SE). OpenGL: 1.5 vs 2.0. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce FX 5700LE | RADEON 9600SE |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9.0a | 9.0 |
| OpenGL | 1.5 | 2.0+33% |
| Max Displays | 1 | 2+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce FX 5700LE draws 219W versus the RADEON 9600SE's 55W — a 119.7% difference. The RADEON 9600SE is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce FX 5700LE) vs 350W (RADEON 9600SE). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy.
| Feature | GeForce FX 5700LE | RADEON 9600SE |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 219W | 55W-75% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Length | — | 168mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 60 |
| Perf/Watt | 0.1 | 0.5+400% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce FX 5700LE launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the RADEON 9600SE launched at $65 and now averages $65. The GeForce FX 5700LE costs 84.6% less ($55 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.5 (GeForce FX 5700LE) vs 0.4 (RADEON 9600SE) — the GeForce FX 5700LE offers 525% better value. The RADEON 9600SE is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce FX 5700LE | RADEON 9600SE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100 | $65-35% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10-85% | $65 |
| Performance per Dollar | 2.5+525% | 0.4 |
| Codename | GF110 | Strix Halo |
| Release | December 7 2010 | January 6 2025 |
| Ranking | #497 | #98 |
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