GeForce PCX 5750 vs GeForce FX 5900ZT

CPU

GPU

GeForce PCX 5750

2010Core: 732 MHz

GeForce FX 5900ZT

2011Core: 607 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

+6.1%

GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB

GeForce GTX 780 Ti

GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU

0.0%

GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB

GeForce GTX 780 Ti

GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop 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 PCX 5750 is positioned at rank #366 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 PCX 5750

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

31539%

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

30300%

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

29948%

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

29896%

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

29835%

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

29665%

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

29291%

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

29183%

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

28913%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

28835%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

28487%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

28426%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

27913%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

27896%

#351

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

34783%

#366

GeForce PCX 5750

MSRP: $150|Avg: $15

100%

#367

GeForce FX 5700

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

91%

#368

RADEON X800 XT

MSRP: $499|Avg: $20

87%

#369

RADEON X800 XL

MSRP: $349|Avg: $15

87%

#370

RADEON 9600 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

78%

#371

RADEON X800 PRO

MSRP: $399|Avg: $15

70%

#372

GeForce FX 5200LE

MSRP: $43|Avg: $25

70%

#373

GeForce FX 5200SE

MSRP: $99|Avg: $10

52%

#374

RADEON 9800 XT

MSRP: $499|Avg: $30

48%

#375

GeForce FX 5200

MSRP: $70|Avg: $25

48%

#376

GeForce PCX 5300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $15

43%

#377

GeForce FX 5600 Ultra

MSRP: $199|Avg: $20

39%

#378

GeForce FX 5900

MSRP: $399|Avg: $20

39%

#379

GeForce FX 5100

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

35%

#380

GeForce FX 5600

MSRP: $200|Avg: $10

30%

#381

GeForce FX 5600XT

MSRP: $129|Avg: $10

30%

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 PCX 5750 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 6.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce FX 5900ZT.

Insight	GeForce PCX 5750	GeForce FX 5900ZT
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+6.1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-6.1%)
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	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce PCX 5750 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 PCX 5750 Benchmark Check

GeForce FX 5900ZT Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce PCX 5750 and GeForce FX 5900ZT

GeForce PCX 5750

The GeForce PCX 5750 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 7 2010. It features the Fermi 2.0 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: 35 points. Launch price was $349.

GeForce FX 5900ZT

The GeForce FX 5900ZT is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 24 2011. It features the Rankine architecture. The core clock speed is 607 MHz. It has 1024 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 365W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 33 points. Launch price was $699.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce PCX 5750 scores 35 versus the GeForce FX 5900ZT's 33 — the GeForce PCX 5750 leads by 6.1%. The GeForce PCX 5750 is built on Fermi 2.0 while the GeForce FX 5900ZT uses Rankine, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 480 (GeForce PCX 5750) vs 1,024 (GeForce FX 5900ZT). Raw compute: 1.405 TFLOPS (GeForce PCX 5750) vs 1.244 TFLOPS ×2 (GeForce FX 5900ZT).

Feature	GeForce PCX 5750	GeForce FX 5900ZT
G3D Mark Score	35+6%	33
Architecture	Fermi 2.0	Rankine
Process Node	40 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	480	1024 ×2+113%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.405 TFLOPS+13%	1.244 TFLOPS ×2
ROPs	40	48 ×2+20%
TMUs	60	64 ×2+7%
L1 Cache	0.94 MB	1 MB+6%
L2 Cache	640 KB	768 KB+20%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce PCX 5750	GeForce FX 5900ZT
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)

Both cards feature 128 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 640 KB (GeForce PCX 5750) vs 768 KB (GeForce FX 5900ZT) — the GeForce FX 5900ZT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce PCX 5750	GeForce FX 5900ZT
VRAM Capacity	0.125 GB	0.125 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	640 KB	768 KB+20%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 9.0a (GeForce PCX 5750) vs 9.0a (GeForce FX 5900ZT). Vulkan: N/A vs N/A. OpenGL: 1.5 vs 2.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce PCX 5750	GeForce FX 5900ZT
DirectX	9.0a	9.0a
Vulkan	N/A	N/A
OpenGL	1.5	2.1+40%
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (GeForce PCX 5750) vs None (GeForce FX 5900ZT). Decoder: None vs None. Supported codecs: MPEG-2 (GeForce PCX 5750) vs MPEG-2 (GeForce FX 5900ZT).

Feature	GeForce PCX 5750	GeForce FX 5900ZT
Encoder	None	None
Decoder	None	None
Codecs	MPEG-2	MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce PCX 5750 draws 219W versus the GeForce FX 5900ZT's 365W — a 50% difference. The GeForce PCX 5750 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce PCX 5750) vs 350W (GeForce FX 5900ZT). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Card length: 168mm vs 218mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 70.

Feature	GeForce PCX 5750	GeForce FX 5900ZT
TDP	219W-40%	365W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	Legacy
Length	168mm	218mm
Height	100mm	111mm
Slots	1	1
Temp (Load)	80	70-13%
Perf/Watt	0.2+100%	0.1

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Value Analysis

The GeForce PCX 5750 launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the GeForce FX 5900ZT launched at $0 and now averages $0. The GeForce FX 5900ZT costs 100+% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.3 (GeForce PCX 5750) vs Infinity (GeForce FX 5900ZT) — the GeForce FX 5900ZT offers Infinity% better value. The GeForce FX 5900ZT is the newer GPU (2011 vs 2010).