RADEON 9600SE vs GeForce FX 5700LE
RADEON 9600SE
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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 RADEON 9600SE is positioned at rank 723 and the GeForce FX 5700LE is on rank 364, so the GeForce FX 5700LE offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar RADEON 9600SE
Performance Per Dollar GeForce FX 5700LE
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The RADEON 9600SE is significantly newer (2025 vs 2010). The RADEON 9600SE likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce FX 5700LE lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RADEON 9600SE is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 8% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (512 MB vs 256 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce FX 5700LE.
| Insight | RADEON 9600SE | GeForce FX 5700LE |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-8%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 3.5 (2024−2025) (4nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce FX 5700LE offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $10 versus $65 for the RADEON 9600SE, it costs 85% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 501.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | RADEON 9600SE | GeForce FX 5700LE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+501.9%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($65) | ✅More affordable ($10) |
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 RADEON 9600SE and GeForce FX 5700LE
RADEON 9600SE
The RADEON 9600SE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 6 2025. It features the RDNA 3.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1295 MHz to 2900 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 27 points.
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
In G3D Mark, the RADEON 9600SE scores 27 versus the GeForce FX 5700LE's 25 — the RADEON 9600SE leads by 8%. The RADEON 9600SE is built on RDNA 3.5 while the GeForce FX 5700LE uses Rankine, both on 4 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (RADEON 9600SE) vs 480 (GeForce FX 5700LE). Raw compute: 14.85 TFLOPS (RADEON 9600SE) vs 1.405 TFLOPS (GeForce FX 5700LE).
| Feature | RADEON 9600SE | GeForce FX 5700LE |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 27+8% | 25 |
| Architecture | RDNA 3.5 | Rankine |
| Process Node | 4 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 2560+433% | 480 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 14.85 TFLOPS+957% | 1.405 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 64+60% | 40 |
| TMUs | 160+167% | 60 |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB+1170% | 0.63 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RADEON 9600SE | 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 | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The RADEON 9600SE comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce FX 5700LE has 256 MB. The RADEON 9600SE offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 8 MB (RADEON 9600SE) vs 0.63 MB (GeForce FX 5700LE) — the RADEON 9600SE has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RADEON 9600SE | GeForce FX 5700LE |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB+100% | 0.25 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB+1170% | 0.63 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9.0 (RADEON 9600SE) vs 9.0a (GeForce FX 5700LE). OpenGL: 2.0 vs 1.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 1.
| Feature | RADEON 9600SE | GeForce FX 5700LE |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9.0 | 9.0a |
| OpenGL | 2.0+33% | 1.5 |
| Max Displays | 2+100% | 1 |
Power & Dimensions
The RADEON 9600SE draws 55W versus the GeForce FX 5700LE's 219W — a 119.7% difference. The RADEON 9600SE is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RADEON 9600SE) vs 350W (GeForce FX 5700LE). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy.
| Feature | RADEON 9600SE | GeForce FX 5700LE |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 55W-75% | 219W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Length | 168mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 60 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 0.5+400% | 0.1 |
Value Analysis
The RADEON 9600SE launched at $65 MSRP and currently averages $65, while the GeForce FX 5700LE launched at $100 and now averages $10. The GeForce FX 5700LE costs 84.6% less ($55 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.4 (RADEON 9600SE) vs 2.5 (GeForce FX 5700LE) — the GeForce FX 5700LE offers 525% better value. The RADEON 9600SE is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2010).
| Feature | RADEON 9600SE | GeForce FX 5700LE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $65-35% | $100 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $65 | $10-85% |
| Performance per Dollar | 0.4 | 2.5+525% |
| Codename | Strix Halo | GF110 |
| Release | January 6 2025 | December 7 2010 |
| Ranking | #98 | #497 |
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