GeForce FX 5700LE vs Radeon Xpress 1270

CPU

GPU

GeForce FX 5700LE

2010Core: 732 MHz

Radeon Xpress 1270

2013Boost: 925 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB

GeForce GTX 780 Ti

GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU

+8.0%

MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP

Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280

Radeon R9 Fury

Radeon RX 5700

Radeon 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.

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce FX 5700LE

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

29016%

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

27876%

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

27552%

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

27504%

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

27448%

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

27292%

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

26948%

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

26848%

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

26600%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

26528%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

26208%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

26152%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

25680%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

25664%

#348

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

32000%

#363

Radeon X1600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $49

100%

#364

GeForce FX 5700LE

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

100%

#365

GeForce PCX 5750

MSRP: $150|Avg: $15

92%

#366

GeForce FX 5700

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

84%

#367

RADEON X800 XT

MSRP: $499|Avg: $20

80%

#368

RADEON X800 XL

MSRP: $349|Avg: $15

80%

#369

RADEON 9600 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

72%

#370

RADEON X800 PRO

MSRP: $399|Avg: $15

64%

#371

GeForce FX 5200LE

MSRP: $43|Avg: $25

64%

#372

GeForce FX 5200SE

MSRP: $99|Avg: $10

48%

#373

RADEON 9800 XT

MSRP: $499|Avg: $30

44%

#374

GeForce FX 5200

MSRP: $70|Avg: $25

44%

#375

GeForce PCX 5300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $15

40%

#376

GeForce FX 5900

MSRP: $399|Avg: $20

36%

#377

GeForce FX 5600 Ultra

MSRP: $199|Avg: $20

36%

#378

GeForce FX 5100

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

32%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon Xpress 1270 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 Xpress 1270
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-8%)	✅Leading raw performance (+8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 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 $49), it costs 80% less, resulting in a 353.7% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce FX 5700LE	Radeon Xpress 1270
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+353.7%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($10)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49)

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.

GeForce FX 5700LE Benchmark Check

Radeon Xpress 1270 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce FX 5700LE and Radeon Xpress 1270

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 Xpress 1270

The Radeon Xpress 1270 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 13 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 925 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 27 points. Launch price was $179.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce FX 5700LE scores 25 versus the Radeon Xpress 1270's 27 — the Radeon Xpress 1270 leads by 8%. The GeForce FX 5700LE is built on Rankine while the Radeon Xpress 1270 uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 480 (GeForce FX 5700LE) vs 1,280 (Radeon Xpress 1270). Raw compute: 1.405 TFLOPS (GeForce FX 5700LE) vs 2.368 TFLOPS (Radeon Xpress 1270).

Feature	GeForce FX 5700LE	Radeon Xpress 1270
G3D Mark Score	25	27+8%
Architecture	Rankine	GCN 1.0
Process Node	40 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	480	1280+167%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.405 TFLOPS	2.368 TFLOPS+69%
ROPs	40+25%	32
TMUs	60	80+33%
L1 Cache	960 KB+200%	320 KB
L2 Cache	640 KB+25%	512 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce FX 5700LE	Radeon Xpress 1270
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce FX 5700LE comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon Xpress 1270 has 512 MB. The Radeon Xpress 1270 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 640 KB (GeForce FX 5700LE) vs 512 KB (Radeon Xpress 1270) — the GeForce FX 5700LE has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce FX 5700LE	Radeon Xpress 1270
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_0b (Radeon Xpress 1270). Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce FX 5700LE	Radeon Xpress 1270
DirectX	9.0a	9_0b
Max Displays	1	2+100%

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce FX 5700LE draws 219W versus the Radeon Xpress 1270's 150W — a 37.4% difference. The Radeon Xpress 1270 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce FX 5700LE) vs 350W (Radeon Xpress 1270). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce FX 5700LE	Radeon Xpress 1270
TDP	219W	150W-32%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	PCIe-powered
Length	—	0mm
Slots	1	0-100%
Perf/Watt	0.1	0.2+100%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce FX 5700LE launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the Radeon Xpress 1270 launched at $0 and now averages $49. The GeForce FX 5700LE costs 79.6% less ($39 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.5 (GeForce FX 5700LE) vs 0.6 (Radeon Xpress 1270) — the GeForce FX 5700LE offers 316.7% better value. The Radeon Xpress 1270 is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2010).