GeForce PCX 5900 vs GeForce FX 5900ZT

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

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce PCX 5900 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (256 MB vs 128 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce FX 5900ZT.

Insight	GeForce PCX 5900	GeForce FX 5900ZT
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+3%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce PCX 5900 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 5900 Benchmark Check

GeForce FX 5900ZT Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

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

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.

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

The GeForce PCX 5900 scores 34 and the GeForce FX 5900ZT reaches 33 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce PCX 5900 is built on Fermi 2.0 while the GeForce FX 5900ZT uses Rankine, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 1,024 (GeForce PCX 5900) vs 1,024 (GeForce FX 5900ZT). Raw compute: 1.244 TFLOPS ×2 (GeForce PCX 5900) vs 1.244 TFLOPS ×2 (GeForce FX 5900ZT).

Feature	GeForce PCX 5900	GeForce FX 5900ZT
G3D Mark Score	34+3%	33
Architecture	Fermi 2.0	Rankine
Process Node	40 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	1024 ×2	1024 ×2
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.244 TFLOPS ×2	1.244 TFLOPS ×2
ROPs	48 ×2	48 ×2
TMUs	64 ×2	64 ×2
L1 Cache	1 MB	1 MB
L2 Cache	768 KB	768 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce PCX 5900	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)

The GeForce PCX 5900 comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce FX 5900ZT has 128 MB. The GeForce PCX 5900 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce PCX 5900	GeForce FX 5900ZT
VRAM Capacity	0.25 GB+100%	0.125 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	768 KB	768 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce PCX 5900 draws 365W versus the GeForce FX 5900ZT's 365W — a 0% difference. The GeForce FX 5900ZT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce PCX 5900) vs 350W (GeForce FX 5900ZT). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy.

Feature	GeForce PCX 5900	GeForce FX 5900ZT
TDP	365W	365W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	Legacy
Length	—	218mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	—	1
Temp (Load)	—	70
Perf/Watt	0.1	0.1

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Value Analysis

The GeForce PCX 5900 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the GeForce FX 5900ZT launched at $0 and now averages $0. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (GeForce PCX 5900) vs Infinity (GeForce FX 5900ZT) — the GeForce FX 5900ZT offers NaN% better value.