GeForce PCX 5750 vs GeForce PCX 5900

NVIDIA

GeForce PCX 5750

2010Core: 732 MHz
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NVIDIA

GeForce PCX 5900

2011Core: 607 MHz
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GeForce PCX 5750 vs GeForce PCX 5900 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 PCX 5750 vs GeForce PCX 5900 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Search any supported game below to compare 1080p FPS for both components.

GeForce PCX 5750 vs GeForce PCX 5900: 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 PCX 5750

2010

Why buy it

  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 0.2 vs 0 G3D/$ ($150 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • Draws 219W instead of 365W, a 146W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Less VRAM, with 128 MB vs 256 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.

GeForce PCX 5900

2011

Why buy it

  • 100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (256 MB vs 128 MB).
  • More future proof: Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014) on 40nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • 2011 hardware with 256 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 0.2 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $150 MSRP).
  • 66.7% higher power demand at 365W vs 219W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce PCX 5750 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 2.9% in PassMark G3D (35 vs 34), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce PCX 5750 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond because it comes out ahead on the available hardware-headroom signals for this matchup.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce PCX 5750 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

GeForce PCX 5750 vs GeForce PCX 5900 Technical Specifications

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

NVIDIA

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.

NVIDIA

GeForce PCX 5900

The GeForce PCX 5900 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 24 2011. It features the Fermi 2.0 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: 34 points. Launch price was $699.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce PCX 5750 scores 35 and the GeForce PCX 5900 reaches 34 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce PCX 5750 is built on Fermi 2.0 while the GeForce PCX 5900 uses Fermi 2.0, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 480 (GeForce PCX 5750) vs 1,024 (GeForce PCX 5900). Raw compute: 1.405 TFLOPS (GeForce PCX 5750) vs 1.244 TFLOPS ×2 (GeForce PCX 5900).

FeatureGeForce PCX 5750GeForce PCX 5900
G3D Mark Score
35+3%
34
Architecture
Fermi 2.0
Fermi 2.0
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%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce PCX 5750GeForce PCX 5900
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
NVIDIA Reflex
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce PCX 5750 has 128 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce PCX 5900 carries 256 MB. GeForce PCX 5900 gives you 100% 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 PCX 5750 and 128-bit on the GeForce PCX 5900. L2 Cache: 640 KB (GeForce PCX 5750) vs 768 KB (GeForce PCX 5900) — the GeForce PCX 5900 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce PCX 5750GeForce PCX 5900
VRAM Capacity
0.125 GB
0.25 GB+100%
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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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce PCX 5750 draws 219W versus the GeForce PCX 5900's 365W — a 50% difference. The GeForce PCX 5750 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce PCX 5750) vs 350W (GeForce PCX 5900). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy.

FeatureGeForce PCX 5750GeForce PCX 5900
TDP
219W-40%
365W
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
Legacy
Legacy
Length
168mm
Height
100mm
Slots
1
Temp (Load)
80
Perf/Watt
0.2+100%
0.1
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce PCX 5750 came in at $150, while the GeForce PCX 5900 launched at $0. On MSRP, GeForce PCX 5900 was 100+% cheaper ($150 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 0.2 (GeForce PCX 5750) vs Infinity (GeForce PCX 5900) — the GeForce PCX 5900 offers Infinity% better value. The newer card here is GeForce PCX 5900 (2011 vs 2010).

FeatureGeForce PCX 5750GeForce PCX 5900
MSRP
$150
$0-100%
Performance per Dollar
0.2
Infinity
Codename
GF110
GF110
Release
December 7 2010
March 24 2011
Ranking
#497
#555

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