GeForce FX 5900 vs GeForce FX 5700 Ultra
GeForce FX 5900
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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 5900 is positioned at rank #377 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce FX 5900
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce FX 5700 Ultra is significantly newer (2022 vs 2011). The GeForce FX 5700 Ultra likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce FX 5900 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce FX 5900 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.9% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce FX 5700 Ultra offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce FX 5900 | GeForce FX 5700 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) | Ampere (2020−2025) (8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce FX 5900 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce FX 5900 and GeForce FX 5700 Ultra
GeForce FX 5900
The GeForce FX 5900 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 24 2011. It features the Rankine architecture. The core clock speed is 607 MHz. It has 1024 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 365W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 35 points. Launch price was $699.
GeForce FX 5700 Ultra
The GeForce FX 5700 Ultra is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in Maio 2022. It features the Rankine architecture. The core clock ranges from 832 MHz to 1155 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 25W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 34 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce FX 5900 scores 35 and the GeForce FX 5700 Ultra reaches 34 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce FX 5900 is built on Rankine while the GeForce FX 5700 Ultra uses Rankine, both on 40 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (GeForce FX 5900) vs 2,048 (GeForce FX 5700 Ultra). Raw compute: 1.244 TFLOPS ×2 (GeForce FX 5900) vs 4.731 TFLOPS (GeForce FX 5700 Ultra).
| Feature | GeForce FX 5900 | GeForce FX 5700 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 35+3% | 34 |
| Architecture | Rankine | Rankine |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024 ×2 | 2048+100% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.244 TFLOPS ×2 | 4.731 TFLOPS+280% |
| ROPs | 48 ×2+20% | 40 |
| TMUs | 64 ×2 | 64 |
| L1 Cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+100% |
| L2 Cache | 0.75 MB | 2 MB+167% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce FX 5900 | GeForce FX 5700 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce FX 5900 comes with 128 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce FX 5700 Ultra has 256 MB. The GeForce FX 5700 Ultra offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.75 MB (GeForce FX 5900) vs 2 MB (GeForce FX 5700 Ultra) — the GeForce FX 5700 Ultra has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce FX 5900 | GeForce FX 5700 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.125 GB | 0.25 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.75 MB | 2 MB+167% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9.0a (GeForce FX 5900) vs 9.0a (GeForce FX 5700 Ultra). OpenGL: 1.5 vs 2.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce FX 5900 | GeForce FX 5700 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9.0a | 9.0a |
| OpenGL | 1.5 | 2.1+40% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce FX 5900 draws 365W versus the GeForce FX 5700 Ultra's 25W — a 174.4% difference. The GeForce FX 5700 Ultra is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce FX 5900) vs 350W (GeForce FX 5700 Ultra). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Card length: 218mm vs 229mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots.
| Feature | GeForce FX 5900 | GeForce FX 5700 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 365W | 25W-93% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Length | 218mm | 229mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 0.1 | 1.4+1300% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce FX 5900 launched at $399 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the GeForce FX 5700 Ultra launched at $0 and now averages $0. The GeForce FX 5700 Ultra costs 100+% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 1.8 (GeForce FX 5900) vs Infinity (GeForce FX 5700 Ultra) — the GeForce FX 5700 Ultra offers Infinity% better value. The GeForce FX 5700 Ultra is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2011).
| Feature | GeForce FX 5900 | GeForce FX 5700 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $399 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 1.8 | Infinity |
| Codename | GF110 | GA107 |
| Release | March 24 2011 | Maio 2022 |
| Ranking | #555 | #387 |
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