GeForce FX 5700VE vs GeForce RTX 4070

NVIDIA

GeForce FX 5700VE

2010Core: 732 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4070

2023Core: 1920 MHzBoost: 2475 MHz

GeForce FX 5700VE vs GeForce RTX 4070 Performance Spectrum

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 5700VE vs GeForce RTX 4070 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 4070: 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 304mm, a 134mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4070 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Less VRAM, with 256 MB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
  • 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 44.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4070

2023

Why buy it

  • 19124.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 0 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
  • 4700% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 256 MB).
  • Better long-term bet: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • 78.8% longer card at 304mm vs 170mm.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce RTX 4070 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 19124.0% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 81472.7% in PassMark G3D (26,919 vs 33), so the answer here is pretty clean.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce RTX 4070 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 12 GB vs 256 MB of VRAM, the newer feature stack, with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) and DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023), while GeForce FX 5700VE is limited to no meaningful modern upscaling stack and no comparable frame-generation support, a 5nm process instead of 40nm, and 46 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 4070 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

GeForce FX 5700VE vs GeForce RTX 4070 Technical Specifications

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

NVIDIA

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.

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4070

The GeForce RTX 4070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1920 MHz to 2475 MHz. It has 5888 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 26,919 points. Launch price was $599.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce FX 5700VE scores 33 versus the GeForce RTX 4070's 26,919 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 81472.7%. The GeForce FX 5700VE is built on Rankine while the GeForce RTX 4070 uses Ada Lovelace, both on 40 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 480 (GeForce FX 5700VE) vs 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070). Raw compute: 1.405 TFLOPS (GeForce FX 5700VE) vs 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070).

FeatureGeForce FX 5700VEGeForce RTX 4070
G3D Mark Score
33
26,919+81473%
Architecture
Rankine
Ada Lovelace
Process Node
40 nm
5 nm
Shading Units
480
5888+1127%
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.405 TFLOPS
29.15 TFLOPS+1975%
ROPs
40
64+60%
TMUs
60
184+207%
L1 Cache
0.94 MB
5.8 MB+517%
L2 Cache
0.63 MB
36 MB+5614%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The clearest feature edge for the GeForce RTX 4070 is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. In games that support it, that can smooth out motion and lift perceived FPS. The GeForce FX 5700VE does not have comparable native support in the same tier.The GeForce RTX 4070 supports the newer DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce FX 5700VE is capped at Upscaling support.

FeatureGeForce FX 5700VEGeForce RTX 4070
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution
Frame Generation
Not Supported
DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction
No
Yes (DLSS 3.5)
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 4070 carries 12 GB. GeForce RTX 4070 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 4070. L2 Cache: 0.63 MB (GeForce FX 5700VE) vs 36 MB (GeForce RTX 4070) — the GeForce RTX 4070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce FX 5700VEGeForce RTX 4070
VRAM Capacity
0.25 GB
12 GB+4700%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR6X
Memory Bandwidth
Unknown
504 GB/s
Bus Width
128-bit
192-bit+50%
L2 Cache
0.63 MB
36 MB+5614%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 9.0a (GeForce FX 5700VE) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4070). Vulkan: N/A vs 1.3. OpenGL: 2.0 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce FX 5700VEGeForce RTX 4070
DirectX
9.0a
12.2+36%
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 8th Gen NVENC (2x) (GeForce RTX 4070). Decoder: MPEG-2 vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2 (GeForce FX 5700VE) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4070).

FeatureGeForce FX 5700VEGeForce RTX 4070
Encoder
None
8th Gen NVENC (2x)
Decoder
MPEG-2
5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs
MPEG-2
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce FX 5700VE draws 219W versus the GeForce RTX 4070's 200W — a 9.1% difference. The GeForce RTX 4070 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce FX 5700VE) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 4070). Power connectors: Legacy vs 8-pin. Card length: 170mm vs 304mm, occupying 1 vs 3 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 80°C.

FeatureGeForce FX 5700VEGeForce RTX 4070
TDP
219W
200W-9%
Recommended PSU
350W-46%
650W
Power Connector
Legacy
8-pin
Length
170mm
304mm
Height
100mm
137mm
Slots
1-67%
3
Temp (Load)
75-6%
80°C
Perf/Watt
0.2
134.6+67200%
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce FX 5700VE came in at $0, while the GeForce RTX 4070 launched at $599. On MSRP, GeForce FX 5700VE was 100+% cheaper ($599 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): Infinity (GeForce FX 5700VE) vs 44.9 (GeForce RTX 4070) — the GeForce FX 5700VE offers Infinity% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 4070 (2023 vs 2010).

FeatureGeForce FX 5700VEGeForce RTX 4070
MSRP
$0-100%
$599
Performance per Dollar
Infinity
44.9
Codename
GF110
AD104
Release
December 7 2010
April 12 2023
Ranking
#497
#32

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