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GeForce FX 5700VE vs MOBILITY RADEON 9700

CPUCPUGPUGPU
NVIDIA

GeForce FX 5700VE

2010Core: 732 MHz
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AMD

MOBILITY RADEON 9700

2010Core: 700 MHz
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GeForce FX 5700VE vs MOBILITY RADEON 9700 Performance Spectrum

GeForce FX 5700VE
0.25 GB 219
33
+22.2%
brand logoGeForce FX Go 5600
brand logoGeForce 6150
brand logoGeForce FX 5700LE
brand logoGeForce 6100
brand logoGeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB
brand logoGeForce GTX 780 Ti
brand logoGeForce RTX 4050 Mobile
brand logoGeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU
MOBILITY RADEON 9700
0.125 GB 50
27
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 5700VE vs MOBILITY RADEON 9700: 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

  • ✅+22.2% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • ✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (256 MB vs 128 MB).
  • ✅More future proof: Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014) on 40nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • ❌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 0.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $49 MSRP).
  • ❌338% higher power demand at 219W vs 50W.
  • ❌16900% longer card at 170mm vs 1mm.

MOBILITY RADEON 9700

2010

Why buy it

  • ✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 0.6 vs 0 G3D/$ ($49 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • ✅Draws 50W instead of 219W, a 169W reduction.
  • ✅Measures 1mm instead of 170mm, a 169mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (27 vs 33).
  • ❌Less VRAM, with 128 MB vs 256 MB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • ❌2010 hardware with 128 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce FX 5700VE is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 22.2% in PassMark G3D (33 vs 27), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce FX 5700VE is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 256 MB vs 128 MB of VRAM. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
MOBILITY RADEON 9700 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, MOBILITY RADEON 9700 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, GeForce FX 5700VE has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce FX 5700VE vs MOBILITY RADEON 9700 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.

AMD

MOBILITY RADEON 9700

The MOBILITY RADEON 9700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 700 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 27 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce FX 5700VE scores 33 versus the MOBILITY RADEON 9700's 27 — the GeForce FX 5700VE leads by 22.2%. The GeForce FX 5700VE is built on Rankine while the MOBILITY RADEON 9700 uses TeraScale 2, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 480 (GeForce FX 5700VE) vs 800 (MOBILITY RADEON 9700). Raw compute: 1.405 TFLOPS (GeForce FX 5700VE) vs 1.12 TFLOPS (MOBILITY RADEON 9700).

FeatureGeForce FX 5700VEMOBILITY RADEON 9700
G3D Mark Score
33+22%
27
Architecture
Rankine
TeraScale 2
Process Node
40 nm
40 nm
Shading Units
480
800+67%
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.405 TFLOPS+25%
1.12 TFLOPS
ROPs
40+150%
16
TMUs
60+50%
40
L1 Cache
960 KB+1100%
80 KB
L2 Cache
640 KB+150%
256 KB
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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce FX 5700VE gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The MOBILITY RADEON 9700 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce FX 5700VEMOBILITY RADEON 9700
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 5700VE has 256 MB of VRAM, while the MOBILITY RADEON 9700 carries 128 MB. GeForce FX 5700VE 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 5700VE and 128-bit on the MOBILITY RADEON 9700. L2 Cache: 640 KB (GeForce FX 5700VE) vs 256 KB (MOBILITY RADEON 9700) — the GeForce FX 5700VE has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce FX 5700VEMOBILITY RADEON 9700
VRAM Capacity
0.25 GB+100%
0.125 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth
Unknown
Unknown
Bus Width
128-bit
128-bit
L2 Cache
640 KB+150%
256 KB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 9.0a (GeForce FX 5700VE) vs 9.0 (MOBILITY RADEON 9700). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 0.

FeatureGeForce FX 5700VEMOBILITY RADEON 9700
DirectX
9.0a
9.0
Max Displays
2
0
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce FX 5700VE draws 219W versus the MOBILITY RADEON 9700's 50W — a 125.7% difference. The MOBILITY RADEON 9700 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce FX 5700VE) vs 350W (MOBILITY RADEON 9700). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 170mm vs 1mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots.

FeatureGeForce FX 5700VEMOBILITY RADEON 9700
TDP
219W
50W-77%
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
Legacy
PCIe-powered
Length
170mm
1mm
Height
100mm
—
Slots
1
0-100%
Temp (Load)
75
—
Perf/Watt
0.2
0.5+150%
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce FX 5700VE came in at $0, while the MOBILITY RADEON 9700 launched at $49. On MSRP, GeForce FX 5700VE was 100+% cheaper ($49 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): Infinity (GeForce FX 5700VE) vs 0.6 (MOBILITY RADEON 9700) — the GeForce FX 5700VE offers Infinity% better value.

FeatureGeForce FX 5700VEMOBILITY RADEON 9700
MSRP
$0-100%
$49
Performance per Dollar
Infinity
0.6
Codename
GF110
Broadway
Release
December 7 2010
January 7 2010
Ranking
#497
#846
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