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GeForce Go 6400
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GeForce FX 5700LE
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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.
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. The GeForce Go 6400 is positioned at rank 338 and the GeForce FX 5700LE is on rank 364, so the GeForce Go 6400 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce Go 6400
Performance Per Dollar GeForce FX 5700LE
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce FX 5700LE is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.2% higher G3D Mark score and 1462.5% more VRAM (256 MB vs 16 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce Go 6400.
| Insight | GeForce Go 6400 | GeForce FX 5700LE |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+4.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+1462.5%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce FX 5700LE 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 Go 6400 and GeForce FX 5700LE
GeForce Go 6400
The GeForce Go 6400 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 5 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 902 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 24 points. Launch price was $99.
GeForce FX 5700LE
The GeForce FX 5700LE 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: 25 points. Launch price was $349.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce Go 6400 scores 24 and the GeForce FX 5700LE reaches 25 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce Go 6400 is built on Kepler while the GeForce FX 5700LE uses Rankine, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce Go 6400) vs 480 (GeForce FX 5700LE). Raw compute: 0.6927 TFLOPS (GeForce Go 6400) vs 1.405 TFLOPS (GeForce FX 5700LE).
| Feature | GeForce Go 6400 | GeForce FX 5700LE |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 24 | 25+4% |
| Architecture | Kepler | Rankine |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 480+25% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6927 TFLOPS | 1.405 TFLOPS+103% |
| ROPs | 16 | 40+150% |
| TMUs | 32 | 60+88% |
| L1 Cache | 32 KB | 960 KB+2900% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 640 KB+150% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce Go 6400 | GeForce FX 5700LE |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce Go 6400 comes with 16 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce FX 5700LE has 256 MB. The GeForce FX 5700LE offers 1462.5% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (GeForce Go 6400) vs 640 KB (GeForce FX 5700LE) — the GeForce FX 5700LE has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce Go 6400 | GeForce FX 5700LE |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.016 GB | 0.25 GB+1462% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 640 KB+150% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.0 (GeForce Go 6400) vs 9.0a (GeForce FX 5700LE). OpenGL: 2.1 vs 1.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 1.
| Feature | GeForce Go 6400 | GeForce FX 5700LE |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.0+11% | 9.0a |
| OpenGL | 2.1+40% | 1.5 |
| Max Displays | 1 | 1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce Go 6400 draws 65W versus the GeForce FX 5700LE's 219W — a 108.5% difference. The GeForce Go 6400 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce Go 6400) vs 350W (GeForce FX 5700LE). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy.
| Feature | GeForce Go 6400 | GeForce FX 5700LE |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 65W-70% | 219W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 0.4+300% | 0.1 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce Go 6400 is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce Go 6400 | GeForce FX 5700LE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $100 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $10 |
| Codename | GK107 | GF110 |
| Release | June 5 2012 | December 7 2010 |
| Ranking | #837 | #497 |
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