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 5700VE vs GeForce RTX 3060 FPS Benchmarks

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

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GeForce FX 5700VE vs GeForce RTX 3060: 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 5700VE

2010

Why buy it

✅Measures 170mm instead of 242mm, a 72mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 256 MB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌2010 hardware with 256 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 51.7 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $329 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3060

2021

Why buy it

✅14548.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 0 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅4700% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 256 MB).
✅Better long-term bet: Ampere on 8nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌42.4% longer card at 242mm vs 170mm.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce RTX 3060 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 14548.0% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 51400% in PassMark G3D (16,995 vs 33), so the answer here is pretty clean.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 3060 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 12 GB vs 256 MB of VRAM, the newer upscaling stack, DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, a 8nm process instead of 40nm, and 28 vs 0 ray-tracing units. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce RTX 3060 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

GeForce FX 5700VE vs GeForce RTX 3060 Technical Specifications

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

GeForce FX 5700VE

The GeForce FX 5700VE 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: 33 points. Launch price was $349.

GeForce RTX 3060

The GeForce RTX 3060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1320 MHz to 1777 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 170W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,995 points. Launch price was $329.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce FX 5700VE scores 33 versus the GeForce RTX 3060's 16,995 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 51400%. The GeForce FX 5700VE is built on Rankine while the GeForce RTX 3060 uses Ampere, both on 40 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 480 (GeForce FX 5700VE) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060). Raw compute: 1.405 TFLOPS (GeForce FX 5700VE) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060).

Feature	GeForce FX 5700VE	GeForce RTX 3060
G3D Mark Score	33	16,995+51400%
Architecture	Rankine	Ampere
Process Node	40 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	480	3584+647%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.405 TFLOPS	12.74 TFLOPS+807%
ROPs	40	48+20%
TMUs	60	112+87%
L1 Cache	0.94 MB	3.5 MB+272%
L2 Cache	0.63 MB	3 MB+376%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3060 supports the newer DLSS 2 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce FX 5700VE is capped at Upscaling support.

Feature	GeForce FX 5700VE	GeForce RTX 3060
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	DLSS 2 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce FX 5700VE has 256 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 carries 12 GB. GeForce RTX 3060 gives you 4700% 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 5700VE and 192-bit on the GeForce RTX 3060. L2 Cache: 0.63 MB (GeForce FX 5700VE) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060) — the GeForce RTX 3060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce FX 5700VE	GeForce RTX 3060
VRAM Capacity	0.25 GB	12 GB+4700%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	360 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit	192-bit+50%
L2 Cache	0.63 MB	3 MB+376%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 9.0a (GeForce FX 5700VE) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060). Vulkan: N/A vs 1.3. OpenGL: 2.0 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce FX 5700VE	GeForce RTX 3060
DirectX	9.0a	12 Ultimate+33%
Vulkan	N/A	1.3
OpenGL	2.0	4.6+130%
Max Displays	2	4+100%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (GeForce FX 5700VE) vs NVENC 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 3060). Decoder: MPEG-2 vs NVDEC 5th Gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2 (GeForce FX 5700VE) vs AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060).

Feature	GeForce FX 5700VE	GeForce RTX 3060
Encoder	None	NVENC 7th Gen
Decoder	MPEG-2	NVDEC 5th Gen
Codecs	MPEG-2	AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce FX 5700VE draws 219W versus the GeForce RTX 3060's 170W — a 25.2% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce FX 5700VE) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 3060). Power connectors: Legacy vs 8-pin. Card length: 170mm vs 242mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 75.

Feature	GeForce FX 5700VE	GeForce RTX 3060
TDP	219W	170W-22%
Recommended PSU	350W-36%	550W
Power Connector	Legacy	8-pin
Length	170mm	242mm
Height	100mm	112mm
Slots	1-50%	2
Temp (Load)	75	75
Perf/Watt	0.2	100.0+49900%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce FX 5700VE came in at $0, while the GeForce RTX 3060 launched at $329. On MSRP, GeForce FX 5700VE was 100+% cheaper ($329 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): Infinity (GeForce FX 5700VE) vs 51.7 (GeForce RTX 3060) — the GeForce FX 5700VE offers Infinity% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 3060 (2021 vs 2010).

Feature	GeForce FX 5700VE	GeForce RTX 3060
MSRP	$0-100%	$329
Performance per Dollar	Infinity	51.7
Codename	GF110	GA106
Release	December 7 2010	January 12 2021
Ranking	#497	#114

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