GeForce FX 5900 vs GeForce PCX 5900
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
🚀 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 PCX 5900 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce FX 5900 | GeForce PCX 5900 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | 📏 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 PCX 5900
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 PCX 5900
The GeForce PCX 5900 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 24 2011. It features the Fermi 2.0 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: 34 points. Launch price was $699.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce FX 5900 scores 35 and the GeForce PCX 5900 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 PCX 5900 uses Fermi 2.0, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 1,024 (GeForce FX 5900) vs 1,024 (GeForce PCX 5900). Raw compute: 1.244 TFLOPS ×2 (GeForce FX 5900) vs 1.244 TFLOPS ×2 (GeForce PCX 5900).
| Feature | GeForce FX 5900 | GeForce PCX 5900 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 35+3% | 34 |
| Architecture | Rankine | Fermi 2.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024 ×2 | 1024 ×2 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.244 TFLOPS ×2 | 1.244 TFLOPS ×2 |
| ROPs | 48 ×2 | 48 ×2 |
| TMUs | 64 ×2 | 64 ×2 |
| L1 Cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB | 768 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce FX 5900 | GeForce PCX 5900 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 PCX 5900 has 256 MB. The GeForce PCX 5900 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GeForce FX 5900 | GeForce PCX 5900 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 768 KB | 768 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce FX 5900 draws 365W versus the GeForce PCX 5900's 365W — a 0% difference. The GeForce PCX 5900 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce FX 5900) vs 350W (GeForce PCX 5900). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy.
| Feature | GeForce FX 5900 | GeForce PCX 5900 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 365W | 365W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Length | 218mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 0.1 | 0.1 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce FX 5900 launched at $399 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the GeForce PCX 5900 launched at $0 and now averages $0. The GeForce PCX 5900 costs 100+% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 1.8 (GeForce FX 5900) vs Infinity (GeForce PCX 5900) — the GeForce PCX 5900 offers Infinity% better value.
| Feature | GeForce FX 5900 | GeForce PCX 5900 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $399 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 1.8 | Infinity |
| Codename | GF110 | GF110 |
| Release | March 24 2011 | March 24 2011 |
| Ranking | #555 | #555 |
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