
GeForce FX 5950 Ultra
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon HD 3410
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Mobility Radeon HD 3410 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 6.8% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (512 MB vs 256 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce FX 5950 Ultra.
| Insight | GeForce FX 5950 Ultra | Mobility Radeon HD 3410 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-6.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+6.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale (2005−2013)) |
| 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 | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Mobility Radeon HD 3410 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 5950 Ultra and Mobility Radeon HD 3410

GeForce FX 5950 Ultra
The GeForce FX 5950 Ultra is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 15 2011. It features the Rankine architecture. The core clock speed is 900 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 116W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 59 points. Launch price was $149.

Mobility Radeon HD 3410
The Mobility Radeon HD 3410 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 9 2009. It features the TeraScale architecture. The core clock speed is 550 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 63 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce FX 5950 Ultra scores 59 versus the Mobility Radeon HD 3410's 63 — the Mobility Radeon HD 3410 leads by 6.8%. The GeForce FX 5950 Ultra is built on Rankine while the Mobility Radeon HD 3410 uses TeraScale, both on 40 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 192 (GeForce FX 5950 Ultra) vs 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 3410). Raw compute: 0.6912 TFLOPS (GeForce FX 5950 Ultra) vs 0.88 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 3410).
| Feature | GeForce FX 5950 Ultra | Mobility Radeon HD 3410 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 59 | 63+7% |
| Architecture | Rankine | TeraScale |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 192 | 800+317% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6912 TFLOPS | 0.88 TFLOPS+27% |
| ROPs | 24+50% | 16 |
| TMUs | 32 | 40+25% |
| L1 Cache | 256 KB+60% | 160 KB |
| L2 Cache | 384 KB+50% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce FX 5950 Ultra | Mobility Radeon HD 3410 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce FX 5950 Ultra comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the Mobility Radeon HD 3410 has 512 MB. The Mobility Radeon HD 3410 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 384 KB (GeForce FX 5950 Ultra) vs 256 KB (Mobility Radeon HD 3410) — the GeForce FX 5950 Ultra has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce FX 5950 Ultra | Mobility Radeon HD 3410 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 0.5 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 384 KB+50% | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9.0a (GeForce FX 5950 Ultra) vs 10.1 (Mobility Radeon HD 3410). OpenGL: 1.5 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce FX 5950 Ultra | Mobility Radeon HD 3410 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9.0a | 10.1+12% |
| OpenGL | 1.5 | 3.3+120% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce FX 5950 Ultra draws 116W versus the Mobility Radeon HD 3410's 30W — a 117.8% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 3410 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce FX 5950 Ultra) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 3410). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 70.
| Feature | GeForce FX 5950 Ultra | Mobility Radeon HD 3410 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 116W | 30W-74% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 229mm | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 70-7% |
| Perf/Watt | 0.5 | 2.1+320% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce FX 5950 Ultra launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the Mobility Radeon HD 3410 launched at $49 and now averages $10. The GeForce FX 5950 Ultra costs 100+% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (GeForce FX 5950 Ultra) vs 6.3 (Mobility Radeon HD 3410) — the GeForce FX 5950 Ultra offers Infinity% better value. The GeForce FX 5950 Ultra is the newer GPU (2011 vs 2009).
| Feature | GeForce FX 5950 Ultra | Mobility Radeon HD 3410 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $49 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0-100% | $10 |
| Performance per Dollar | Infinity | 6.3 |
| Codename | GF116 | M98 |
| Release | March 15 2011 | January 9 2009 |
| Ranking | #761 | #927 |
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