GeForce FX Go5700 vs GeForce FX 5950 Ultra

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 Go5700 is positioned at rank #296 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. 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 GeForce FX Go5700

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

2845%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

2733%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

2701%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

2696%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

2691%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

2676%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

2642%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

2632%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

2608%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

2601%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

2569%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

2564%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

2518%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

2516%

#281

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

3137%

#296

GeForce FX Go5700

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#297

Radeon HDG 4670

MSRP: $67|Avg: $15

100%

#298

Radeon HD 3870

MSRP: $219|Avg: $15

99%

#299

Radeon HD 4250

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

96%

#300

Radeon HD 6310

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

96%

#301

GeForce GTX 295

MSRP: $499|Avg: $50

94%

#302

Radeon HD 4870 X2

MSRP: $550|Avg: $550

93%

#303

Radeon HD 3850 X2

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

93%

#304

Radeon HD 4290

MSRP: $60|Avg: $10

92%

#306

Radeon HD 5450

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

89%

#308

Radeon HD 4200

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

88%

#309

Radeon HD 3850

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

88%

#310

Radeon HD 4270

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

86%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce FX 5950 Ultra is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 15.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce FX Go5700 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce FX Go5700	GeForce FX 5950 Ultra
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-15.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+15.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce FX 5950 Ultra 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 Go5700 Benchmark Check

GeForce FX 5950 Ultra Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce FX Go5700 and GeForce FX 5950 Ultra

GeForce FX Go5700

The GeForce FX Go5700 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: 51 points. Launch price was $349.

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.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce FX Go5700 scores 51 versus the GeForce FX 5950 Ultra's 59 — the GeForce FX 5950 Ultra leads by 15.7%. The GeForce FX Go5700 is built on Rankine while the GeForce FX 5950 Ultra uses Rankine, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 480 (GeForce FX Go5700) vs 192 (GeForce FX 5950 Ultra). Raw compute: 1.405 TFLOPS (GeForce FX Go5700) vs 0.6912 TFLOPS (GeForce FX 5950 Ultra).

Feature	GeForce FX Go5700	GeForce FX 5950 Ultra
G3D Mark Score	51	59+16%
Architecture	Rankine	Rankine
Process Node	40 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	480+150%	192
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.405 TFLOPS+103%	0.6912 TFLOPS
ROPs	40+67%	24
TMUs	60+88%	32
L1 Cache	960 KB+275%	256 KB
L2 Cache	640 KB+67%	384 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce FX Go5700	GeForce FX 5950 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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce FX Go5700 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce FX 5950 Ultra has 256 MB. The GeForce FX Go5700 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 640 KB (GeForce FX Go5700) vs 384 KB (GeForce FX 5950 Ultra) — the GeForce FX Go5700 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce FX Go5700	GeForce FX 5950 Ultra
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB+100%	0.25 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	640 KB+67%	384 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 9.0a (GeForce FX Go5700) vs 9.0a (GeForce FX 5950 Ultra). OpenGL: 2.1 vs 1.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce FX Go5700	GeForce FX 5950 Ultra
DirectX	9.0a	9.0a
OpenGL	2.1+40%	1.5
Max Displays	2	2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce FX Go5700 draws 219W versus the GeForce FX 5950 Ultra's 116W — a 61.5% difference. The GeForce FX 5950 Ultra is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce FX Go5700) vs 350W (GeForce FX 5950 Ultra). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.