RADEON 9800 SE vs GeForce FX 5700LE

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce FX 5700LE

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

29016%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

27876%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

27552%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

27504%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

27448%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

27292%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

26948%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

26848%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

26600%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

26528%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

26208%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

26152%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

25680%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

25664%

#348

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

32000%

#363

Radeon X1600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $49

100%

#364

GeForce FX 5700LE

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

100%

#365

GeForce PCX 5750

MSRP: $150|Avg: $15

92%

#366

GeForce FX 5700

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

84%

#367

RADEON X800 XT

MSRP: $499|Avg: $20

80%

#368

RADEON X800 XL

MSRP: $349|Avg: $15

80%

#369

RADEON 9600 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

72%

#370

RADEON X800 PRO

MSRP: $399|Avg: $15

64%

#371

GeForce FX 5200LE

MSRP: $43|Avg: $25

64%

#372

GeForce FX 5200SE

MSRP: $99|Avg: $10

48%

#373

RADEON 9800 XT

MSRP: $499|Avg: $30

44%

#374

GeForce FX 5200

MSRP: $70|Avg: $25

44%

#375

GeForce PCX 5300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $15

40%

#376

GeForce FX 5900

MSRP: $399|Avg: $20

36%

#377

GeForce FX 5600 Ultra

MSRP: $199|Avg: $20

36%

#378

GeForce FX 5100

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

32%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The RADEON 9800 SE is significantly newer (2025 vs 2010). The RADEON 9800 SE 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 GeForce FX 5700LE is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RADEON 9800 SE.

Insight	RADEON 9800 SE	GeForce FX 5700LE
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+4.2%)
Longevity	RDNA 3.5 (2024−2025) (4nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / 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	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce FX 5700LE offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $10 versus $30 for the RADEON 9800 SE, it costs 67% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 212.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	RADEON 9800 SE	GeForce FX 5700LE
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+212.5%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($30)	✅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.

RADEON 9800 SE Benchmark Check

GeForce FX 5700LE Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of RADEON 9800 SE and GeForce FX 5700LE

RADEON 9800 SE

The RADEON 9800 SE 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: 24 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.

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Graphics Performance

The RADEON 9800 SE 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 RADEON 9800 SE 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 9800 SE) vs 480 (GeForce FX 5700LE). Raw compute: 14.85 TFLOPS (RADEON 9800 SE) vs 1.405 TFLOPS (GeForce FX 5700LE).

Feature	RADEON 9800 SE	GeForce FX 5700LE
G3D Mark Score	24	25+4%
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

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	RADEON 9800 SE	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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 256 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 8 MB (RADEON 9800 SE) vs 0.63 MB (GeForce FX 5700LE) — the RADEON 9800 SE has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	RADEON 9800 SE	GeForce FX 5700LE
VRAM Capacity	0.25 GB	0.25 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	8 MB+1170%	0.63 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The RADEON 9800 SE draws 55W versus the GeForce FX 5700LE's 219W — a 119.7% difference. The RADEON 9800 SE is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RADEON 9800 SE) vs 350W (GeForce FX 5700LE). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy.

Feature	RADEON 9800 SE	GeForce FX 5700LE
TDP	55W-75%	219W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	Legacy
Slots	—	1
Perf/Watt	0.4+300%	0.1

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Value Analysis

The RADEON 9800 SE launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the GeForce FX 5700LE launched at $100 and now averages $10. The GeForce FX 5700LE costs 66.7% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.8 (RADEON 9800 SE) vs 2.5 (GeForce FX 5700LE) — the GeForce FX 5700LE offers 212.5% better value. The RADEON 9800 SE is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2010).