GeForce FX Go5700 vs GeForce RTX 3060
GeForce FX Go5700
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 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.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce FX Go5700
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 3060 is significantly newer (2021 vs 2010). The GeForce RTX 3060 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce FX Go5700 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 33223.5% higher G3D Mark score and 2300% more VRAM (12 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce FX Go5700.
| Insight | GeForce FX Go5700 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-33223.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+33223.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 3060 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 Go5700 and GeForce RTX 3060
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 RTX 3060
The GeForce RTX 3060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1320 MHz to 1777 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 170W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,995 points. Launch price was $329.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce FX Go5700 scores 51 versus the GeForce RTX 3060's 16,995 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 33223.5%. The GeForce FX Go5700 is built on Rankine while the GeForce RTX 3060 uses Ampere, both on 40 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 480 (GeForce FX Go5700) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060). Raw compute: 1.405 TFLOPS (GeForce FX Go5700) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060).
| Feature | GeForce FX Go5700 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 51 | 16,995+33224% |
| Architecture | Rankine | Ampere |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 480 | 3584+647% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.405 TFLOPS | 12.74 TFLOPS+807% |
| ROPs | 40 | 48+20% |
| TMUs | 60 | 112+87% |
| L1 Cache | 0.94 MB | 3.5 MB+272% |
| L2 Cache | 0.63 MB | 3 MB+376% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce FX Go5700 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce FX Go5700 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 has 12 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 offers 2300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 0.63 MB (GeForce FX Go5700) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060) — the GeForce RTX 3060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce FX Go5700 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 12 GB+2300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | 360 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 192-bit+50% |
| L2 Cache | 0.63 MB | 3 MB+376% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9.0a (GeForce FX Go5700) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060). OpenGL: 2.1 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce FX Go5700 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9.0a | 12 Ultimate+33% |
| OpenGL | 2.1 | 4.6+119% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 4+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VPE 3.0 (GeForce FX Go5700) vs NVENC 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 3060). Decoder: VPE 3.0 vs NVDEC 5th Gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2 (GeForce FX Go5700) vs AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060).
| Feature | GeForce FX Go5700 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VPE 3.0 | NVENC 7th Gen |
| Decoder | VPE 3.0 | NVDEC 5th Gen |
| Codecs | MPEG-2 | AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce FX Go5700 draws 219W versus the GeForce RTX 3060's 170W — a 25.2% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce FX Go5700) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 3060). Power connectors: Legacy vs 8-pin. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75.
| Feature | GeForce FX Go5700 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 219W | 170W-22% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-36% | 550W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | 8-pin |
| Length | — | 242mm |
| Height | — | 112mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 75-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 0.2 | 100.0+49900% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 3060 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce FX Go5700 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $329 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $289 |
| Codename | GF110 | GA106 |
| Release | December 7 2010 | January 12 2021 |
| Ranking | #497 | #114 |
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