GeForce FX 5950 Ultra vs Radeon 2100

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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon 2100

#715

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

27142%

#717

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

24605%

#718

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

24540%

#722

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

22315%

#723

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

22163%

#725

Radeon 2100

MSRP: $149|Avg: $49

100%

#726

GeForce 6800

MSRP: $299|Avg: $50

95%

#727

Radeon 3100

MSRP: $199|Avg: $30

93%

#728

GeForce 6800 GT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $40

90%

#729

GeForce 7950 GX2

MSRP: $599|Avg: $80

85%

#730

MOBILITY RADEON X1800

MSRP: $399|Avg: $50

83%

#731

Mobility Radeon X1450

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

83%

#732

MOBILITY RADEON 9550

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

75%

#733

MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP

MSRP: $20|Avg: $5

75%

#734

GeForce 6200

MSRP: $129|Avg: $10

72%

#736

GeForce FX 5500

MSRP: $37|Avg: $30

55%

#737

MOBILITY RADEON 9800

MSRP: $229|Avg: $25

50%

#738

RADEON 9500

MSRP: $179|Avg: $30

50%

#739

RADEON X850 XT

MSRP: $499|Avg: $50

40%

#740

RADEON 9800

MSRP: $399|Avg: $399

37%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon 2100 is significantly newer (2019 vs 2011). The Radeon 2100 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce FX 5950 Ultra lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon 2100 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% 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	Radeon 2100
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014))	GCN 3.0 (2014−2019) (28nm)
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 Radeon 2100 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.

GeForce FX 5950 Ultra Benchmark Check

Radeon 2100 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce FX 5950 Ultra and Radeon 2100

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.

Radeon 2100

The Radeon 2100 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 2019. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 730 MHz to 1024 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 60 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce FX 5950 Ultra scores 59 and the Radeon 2100 reaches 60 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce FX 5950 Ultra is built on Rankine while the Radeon 2100 uses GCN 3.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 192 (GeForce FX 5950 Ultra) vs 384 (Radeon 2100). Raw compute: 0.6912 TFLOPS (GeForce FX 5950 Ultra) vs 0.7864 TFLOPS (Radeon 2100).

Feature	GeForce FX 5950 Ultra	Radeon 2100
G3D Mark Score	59	60+2%
Architecture	Rankine	GCN 3.0
Process Node	40 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	192	384+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.6912 TFLOPS	0.7864 TFLOPS+14%
ROPs	24+200%	8
TMUs	32+33%	24
L1 Cache	256 KB+167%	96 KB
L2 Cache	384 KB+200%	128 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce FX 5950 Ultra	Radeon 2100
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce FX 5950 Ultra comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon 2100 has 512 MB. The Radeon 2100 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 128 KB (Radeon 2100) — the GeForce FX 5950 Ultra has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce FX 5950 Ultra	Radeon 2100
VRAM Capacity	0.25 GB	0.5 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	384 KB+200%	128 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 9.0a (GeForce FX 5950 Ultra) vs 9.0b (Radeon 2100). OpenGL: 1.5 vs 2.0. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce FX 5950 Ultra	Radeon 2100
DirectX	9.0a	9.0b
OpenGL	1.5	2.0+33%
Max Displays	2	2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce FX 5950 Ultra draws 116W versus the Radeon 2100's 50W — a 79.5% difference. The Radeon 2100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce FX 5950 Ultra) vs 350W (Radeon 2100). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce FX 5950 Ultra	Radeon 2100
TDP	116W	50W-57%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	PCIe-powered
Length	229mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75°C	—
Perf/Watt	0.5	1.2+140%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce FX 5950 Ultra launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the Radeon 2100 launched at $149 and now averages $49. The GeForce FX 5950 Ultra costs 100+% less ($49 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (GeForce FX 5950 Ultra) vs 1.2 (Radeon 2100) — the GeForce FX 5950 Ultra offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon 2100 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2011).