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GeForce FX 5700LE vs RADEON A9800XT

CPUCPUGPUGPU
NVIDIA

GeForce FX 5700LE

2010Core: 732 MHz
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AMD

RADEON A9800XT

2015Boost: 970 MHz
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GeForce FX 5700LE vs RADEON A9800XT Performance Spectrum

GeForce FX 5700LE
0.25 GB 219
25
+8.7%
brand logoGeForce FX Go5300
brand logoGeForce Go 6200
brand logoGeForce Go 6150
brand logoGeForce 6150
brand logoGeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB
brand logoGeForce GTX 780 Ti
brand logoGeForce RTX 4050 Mobile
brand logoGeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU
RADEON A9800XT
0.5 GB 250
23
0.0%
brand logoRADEON 7500
brand logoMOBILITY RADEON 9000
brand logoMOBILITY RADEON 7500
brand logoMOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP
brand logoRadeon HD 7950 / R9 280
brand logoRadeon R9 Fury
brand logoRadeon RX 5700
brand logoRadeon RX 6700

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.

GeForce FX 5700LE vs RADEON A9800XT FPS Benchmarks

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

Search any supported game below to compare 1080p FPS for both components.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080P
GeForce FX 5700LE
low1 FPS
medium1 FPS
high1 FPS
ultra1 FPS
1080P
RADEON A9800XT
low1 FPS
medium1 FPS
high1 FPS
ultra1 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080P
GeForce FX 5700LE
low1 FPS
medium1 FPS
high1 FPS
ultra1 FPS
1080P
RADEON A9800XT
low1 FPS
medium1 FPS
high1 FPS
ultra1 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080P
GeForce FX 5700LE
low1 FPS
medium1 FPS
high1 FPS
ultra1 FPS
1080P
RADEON A9800XT
low1 FPS
medium1 FPS
high1 FPS
ultra1 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

1080P
GeForce FX 5700LE
low1 FPS
medium1 FPS
high1 FPS
ultra1 FPS
1080P
RADEON A9800XT
low1 FPS
medium1 FPS
high1 FPS
ultra1 FPS
Among Us

Among Us

1080P
GeForce FX 5700LE
low1 FPS
medium1 FPS
high1 FPS
ultra1 FPS
1080P
RADEON A9800XT
low1 FPS
medium1 FPS
high1 FPS
ultra1 FPS
Apex Legends

Apex Legends

1080P
GeForce FX 5700LE
low1 FPS
medium1 FPS
high1 FPS
ultra1 FPS
1080P
RADEON A9800XT
low1 FPS
medium1 FPS
high1 FPS
ultra1 FPS
ARC Raiders

ARC Raiders

1080P
GeForce FX 5700LE
low1 FPS
medium1 FPS
high1 FPS
ultra1 FPS
1080P
RADEON A9800XT
low1 FPS
medium1 FPS
high1 FPS
ultra1 FPS
Baldur's Gate 3

Baldur's Gate 3

1080P
GeForce FX 5700LE
low1 FPS
medium1 FPS
high1 FPS
ultra1 FPS
1080P
RADEON A9800XT
low1 FPS
medium1 FPS
high1 FPS
ultra1 FPS
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

1080P
GeForce FX 5700LE
low1 FPS
medium1 FPS
high1 FPS
ultra1 FPS
1080P
RADEON A9800XT
low1 FPS
medium1 FPS
high1 FPS
ultra1 FPS
Call of Duty: Warzone

Call of Duty: Warzone

1080P
GeForce FX 5700LE
low1 FPS
medium1 FPS
high1 FPS
ultra1 FPS
1080P
RADEON A9800XT
low1 FPS
medium1 FPS
high1 FPS
ultra1 FPS
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GeForce FX 5700LE vs RADEON A9800XT: 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

  • ✅+8.7% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • ✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 0.3 vs 0 G3D/$ ($100 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

  • ❌Less VRAM, with 256 MB vs 512 MB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • ❌2010 hardware with 256 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

RADEON A9800XT

2015

Why buy it

  • ✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (512 MB vs 256 MB).
  • ✅More future proof: GCN 3.0 (2014−2019) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (23 vs 25).
  • ❌2015 hardware with 512 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 5700LE is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 8.7% in PassMark G3D (25 vs 23), 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 5700LE vs RADEON A9800XT Technical Specifications

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

NVIDIA

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.

AMD

RADEON A9800XT

The RADEON A9800XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 19 2015. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 970 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 23 points. Launch price was $229.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce FX 5700LE scores 25 versus the RADEON A9800XT's 23 — the GeForce FX 5700LE leads by 8.7%. The GeForce FX 5700LE is built on Rankine while the RADEON A9800XT uses GCN 3.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 480 (GeForce FX 5700LE) vs 2,048 (RADEON A9800XT). Raw compute: 1.405 TFLOPS (GeForce FX 5700LE) vs 3.973 TFLOPS (RADEON A9800XT).

FeatureGeForce FX 5700LERADEON A9800XT
G3D Mark Score
25+9%
23
Architecture
Rankine
GCN 3.0
Process Node
40 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
480
2048+327%
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.405 TFLOPS
3.973 TFLOPS+183%
ROPs
40+25%
32
TMUs
60
128+113%
L1 Cache
960 KB+88%
512 KB
L2 Cache
640 KB+25%
512 KB
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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce FX 5700LE gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The RADEON A9800XT leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce FX 5700LERADEON A9800XT
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
AMD Anti-Lag
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce FX 5700LE has 256 MB of VRAM, while the RADEON A9800XT carries 512 MB. RADEON A9800XT gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce FX 5700LE and 64-bit on the RADEON A9800XT. L2 Cache: 640 KB (GeForce FX 5700LE) vs 512 KB (RADEON A9800XT) — the GeForce FX 5700LE has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce FX 5700LERADEON A9800XT
VRAM Capacity
0.25 GB
0.5 GB+100%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
128-bit+100%
64-bit
L2 Cache
640 KB+25%
512 KB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 9.0a (GeForce FX 5700LE) vs 9_0 (RADEON A9800XT). Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 2.

FeatureGeForce FX 5700LERADEON A9800XT
DirectX
9.0a
9_0
Max Displays
1
2+100%
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce FX 5700LE draws 219W versus the RADEON A9800XT's 250W — a 13.2% difference. The GeForce FX 5700LE is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce FX 5700LE) vs 350W (RADEON A9800XT). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy.

FeatureGeForce FX 5700LERADEON A9800XT
TDP
219W-12%
250W
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
Legacy
Legacy
Length
—
220mm
Slots
1
1
Perf/Watt
0.1
0.1
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce FX 5700LE came in at $100, while the RADEON A9800XT launched at $0. On MSRP, RADEON A9800XT was 100+% cheaper ($100 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 0.3 (GeForce FX 5700LE) vs Infinity (RADEON A9800XT) — the RADEON A9800XT offers Infinity% better value. The newer card here is RADEON A9800XT (2015 vs 2010).

FeatureGeForce FX 5700LERADEON A9800XT
MSRP
$100
$0-100%
Performance per Dollar
0.3
Infinity
Codename
GF110
Antigua
Release
December 7 2010
November 19 2015
Ranking
#497
#394
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