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GeForce FX 5700LE vs Radeon Xpress 1270

CPUCPUGPUGPU
NVIDIA

GeForce FX 5700LE

2010Core: 732 MHz
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AMD

Radeon Xpress 1270

2013Boost: 925 MHz
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GeForce FX 5700LE vs Radeon Xpress 1270 Performance Spectrum

GeForce FX 5700LE
0.25 GB 219
25
0.0%
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 Xpress 1270
0.5 GB 150
27
+8.0%
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 Xpress 1270 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 Xpress 1270
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 Xpress 1270
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 Xpress 1270
low1 FPS
medium1 FPS
high1 FPS
ultra1 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

1080P
GeForce FX 5700LE
low1 FPS
medium1 FPS
high1 FPS
ultra1 FPS
1080P
Radeon Xpress 1270
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 Xpress 1270
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 Xpress 1270
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 Xpress 1270
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 Xpress 1270
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 Xpress 1270
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 Xpress 1270
low1 FPS
medium1 FPS
high1 FPS
ultra1 FPS
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GeForce FX 5700LE vs Radeon Xpress 1270: 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

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

Trade-offs

  • ❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (25 vs 27).
  • ❌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.
  • ❌46% higher power demand at 219W vs 150W.

Radeon Xpress 1270

2013

Why buy it

  • ✅+8% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • ✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (512 MB vs 256 MB).
  • ✅Draws 150W instead of 219W, a 69W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • ❌2013 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?
Radeon Xpress 1270 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 8% in PassMark G3D (27 vs 25), 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. Radeon Xpress 1270 still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

GeForce FX 5700LE vs Radeon Xpress 1270 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 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).

FeatureGeForce FX 5700LERadeon 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)

The GeForce FX 5700LE gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Radeon Xpress 1270 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce FX 5700LERadeon Xpress 1270
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 Xpress 1270 carries 512 MB. Radeon Xpress 1270 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 Xpress 1270. 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.

FeatureGeForce FX 5700LERadeon 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.

FeatureGeForce FX 5700LERadeon 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.

FeatureGeForce FX 5700LERadeon 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

At launch, the GeForce FX 5700LE came in at $100, while the Radeon Xpress 1270 launched at $0. On MSRP, Radeon Xpress 1270 was 100+% cheaper ($100 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 0.3 (GeForce FX 5700LE) vs Infinity (Radeon Xpress 1270) — the Radeon Xpress 1270 offers Infinity% better value. The newer card here is Radeon Xpress 1270 (2013 vs 2010).

FeatureGeForce FX 5700LERadeon Xpress 1270
MSRP
$100
$0-100%
Performance per Dollar
0.3
Infinity
Codename
GF110
Curacao
Release
December 7 2010
November 13 2013
Ranking
#497
#476
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