GeForce FX Go5700 vs Mobility Radeon X2300

NVIDIA

GeForce FX Go5700

2010Core: 732 MHz
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AMD

Mobility Radeon X2300

2010Core: 700 MHz
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GeForce FX Go5700 vs Mobility Radeon X2300 Performance Spectrum

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.

GeForce FX Go5700 vs Mobility Radeon X2300: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce FX Go5700

2010

Why buy it

  • 300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (512 MB vs 128 MB).
  • More future proof: Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014) on 40nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • 2010 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 1.0 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $49 MSRP).
  • 338% higher power demand at 219W vs 50W.

Mobility Radeon X2300

2010

Why buy it

  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 1.0 vs 0 G3D/$ ($49 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • Draws 50W instead of 219W, a 169W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Less VRAM, with 128 MB vs 512 MB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • 2010 hardware with 128 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce FX Go5700 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 6.3% in PassMark G3D (51 vs 48), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce FX Go5700 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 512 MB vs 128 MB of VRAM. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
Mobility Radeon X2300 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, Mobility Radeon X2300 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, GeForce FX Go5700 has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce FX Go5700 vs Mobility Radeon X2300 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

NVIDIA

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.

AMD

Mobility Radeon X2300

The Mobility Radeon X2300 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 700 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 48 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce FX Go5700 scores 51 versus the Mobility Radeon X2300's 48 — the GeForce FX Go5700 leads by 6.3%. The GeForce FX Go5700 is built on Rankine while the Mobility Radeon X2300 uses TeraScale 2, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 480 (GeForce FX Go5700) vs 800 (Mobility Radeon X2300). Raw compute: 1.405 TFLOPS (GeForce FX Go5700) vs 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon X2300).

FeatureGeForce FX Go5700Mobility Radeon X2300
G3D Mark Score
51+6%
48
Architecture
Rankine
TeraScale 2
Process Node
40 nm
40 nm
Shading Units
480
800+67%
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.405 TFLOPS+25%
1.12 TFLOPS
ROPs
40+150%
16
TMUs
60+50%
40
L1 Cache
960 KB+1100%
80 KB
L2 Cache
640 KB+150%
256 KB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce FX Go5700 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Mobility Radeon X2300 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce FX Go5700Mobility Radeon X2300
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
AMD Anti-Lag
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce FX Go5700 has 512 MB of VRAM, while the Mobility Radeon X2300 carries 128 MB. GeForce FX Go5700 gives you 300% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce FX Go5700 and 128-bit on the Mobility Radeon X2300. L2 Cache: 640 KB (GeForce FX Go5700) vs 256 KB (Mobility Radeon X2300) — the GeForce FX Go5700 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce FX Go5700Mobility Radeon X2300
VRAM Capacity
0.5 GB+300%
0.125 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth
Unknown
Unknown
Bus Width
128-bit
128-bit
L2 Cache
640 KB+150%
256 KB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 9.0a (GeForce FX Go5700) vs 9.0c (Mobility Radeon X2300). OpenGL: 2.1 vs 2.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

FeatureGeForce FX Go5700Mobility Radeon X2300
DirectX
9.0a
9.0c
OpenGL
2.1
2.1
Max Displays
2
2
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VPE 3.0 (GeForce FX Go5700) vs AVIVO (Mobility Radeon X2300). Decoder: VPE 3.0 vs AVIVO. Supported codecs: MPEG-2 (GeForce FX Go5700) vs MPEG-2,VC-1 (Mobility Radeon X2300).

FeatureGeForce FX Go5700Mobility Radeon X2300
Encoder
VPE 3.0
AVIVO
Decoder
VPE 3.0
AVIVO
Codecs
MPEG-2
MPEG-2,VC-1
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce FX Go5700 draws 219W versus the Mobility Radeon X2300's 50W — a 125.7% difference. The Mobility Radeon X2300 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce FX Go5700) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon X2300). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.

FeatureGeForce FX Go5700Mobility Radeon X2300
TDP
219W
50W-77%
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
Legacy
PCIe-powered
Slots
0
Temp (Load)
80°C
80°C
Perf/Watt
0.2
1.0+400%