RADEON A9800XT vs GeForce FX 5700LE
RADEON A9800XT
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About G3D Mark
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar GeForce FX 5700LE
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce FX 5700LE is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 8.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the RADEON A9800XT offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | RADEON A9800XT | GeForce FX 5700LE |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-8.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+8.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce FX 5700LE offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce FX 5700LE holds the technical lead. Priced at $10 (vs $30), it costs 67% less, resulting in a 226.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | RADEON A9800XT | GeForce FX 5700LE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+226.1%) |
| 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of RADEON A9800XT and GeForce FX 5700LE
RADEON A9800XT
The RADEON A9800XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 19 2015. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 970 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 23 points. Launch price was $229.
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 A9800XT scores 23 versus the GeForce FX 5700LE's 25 — the GeForce FX 5700LE leads by 8.7%. The RADEON A9800XT is built on GCN 3.0 while the GeForce FX 5700LE uses Rankine, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (RADEON A9800XT) vs 480 (GeForce FX 5700LE). Raw compute: 3.973 TFLOPS (RADEON A9800XT) vs 1.405 TFLOPS (GeForce FX 5700LE).
| Feature | RADEON A9800XT | GeForce FX 5700LE |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 23 | 25+9% |
| Architecture | GCN 3.0 | Rankine |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048+327% | 480 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 3.973 TFLOPS+183% | 1.405 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32 | 40+25% |
| TMUs | 128+113% | 60 |
| L1 Cache | 512 KB | 960 KB+88% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 640 KB+25% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RADEON A9800XT | 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 A9800XT comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce FX 5700LE has 256 MB. The RADEON A9800XT offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (RADEON A9800XT) vs 640 KB (GeForce FX 5700LE) — the GeForce FX 5700LE has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RADEON A9800XT | 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 | 512 KB | 640 KB+25% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9_0 (RADEON A9800XT) vs 9.0a (GeForce FX 5700LE). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 1.
| Feature | RADEON A9800XT | GeForce FX 5700LE |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9_0 | 9.0a |
| Max Displays | 2+100% | 1 |
Power & Dimensions
The RADEON A9800XT draws 250W versus the GeForce FX 5700LE's 219W — a 13.2% difference. The GeForce FX 5700LE is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RADEON A9800XT) vs 350W (GeForce FX 5700LE). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy.
| Feature | RADEON A9800XT | GeForce FX 5700LE |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 219W-12% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Length | 220mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Perf/Watt | 0.1 | 0.1 |
Value Analysis
The RADEON A9800XT 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 A9800XT) vs 2.5 (GeForce FX 5700LE) — the GeForce FX 5700LE offers 212.5% better value. The RADEON A9800XT is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2010).
| Feature | RADEON A9800XT | GeForce FX 5700LE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $100 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | $10-67% |
| Performance per Dollar | 0.8 | 2.5+213% |
| Codename | Antigua | GF110 |
| Release | November 19 2015 | December 7 2010 |
| Ranking | #394 | #497 |
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