
RADEON X800 PRO vs GeForce FX 5950 Ultra

RADEON X800 PRO
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GeForce FX 5950 Ultra
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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. The RADEON X800 PRO is positioned at rank #371 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar RADEON X800 PRO
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The RADEON X800 PRO is significantly newer (2020 vs 2011). The RADEON X800 PRO likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce FX 5950 Ultra lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RADEON X800 PRO is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 10.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce FX 5950 Ultra.
| Insight | RADEON X800 PRO | GeForce FX 5950 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+10.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-10.2%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (7nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the RADEON X800 PRO 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of RADEON X800 PRO and GeForce FX 5950 Ultra

RADEON X800 PRO
The RADEON X800 PRO is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 28 2020. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1700 MHz to 2105 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 65 points. Launch price was $579.

GeForce FX 5950 Ultra
The GeForce FX 5950 Ultra is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 15 2011. It features the Rankine architecture. The core clock speed is 900 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 116W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 59 points. Launch price was $149.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the RADEON X800 PRO scores 65 versus the GeForce FX 5950 Ultra's 59 — the RADEON X800 PRO leads by 10.2%. The RADEON X800 PRO is built on RDNA 2.0 while the GeForce FX 5950 Ultra uses Rankine, both on 7 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 3,840 (RADEON X800 PRO) vs 192 (GeForce FX 5950 Ultra). Raw compute: 16.17 TFLOPS (RADEON X800 PRO) vs 0.6912 TFLOPS (GeForce FX 5950 Ultra).
| Feature | RADEON X800 PRO | GeForce FX 5950 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 65+10% | 59 |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | Rankine |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 3840+1900% | 192 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 16.17 TFLOPS+2239% | 0.6912 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 96+300% | 24 |
| TMUs | 240+650% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 768 KB+200% | 256 KB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+953% | 0.38 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RADEON X800 PRO | GeForce FX 5950 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 256 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (RADEON X800 PRO) vs 0.38 MB (GeForce FX 5950 Ultra) — the RADEON X800 PRO has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RADEON X800 PRO | GeForce FX 5950 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 0.25 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+953% | 0.38 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The RADEON X800 PRO draws 250W versus the GeForce FX 5950 Ultra's 116W — a 73.2% difference. The GeForce FX 5950 Ultra is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RADEON X800 PRO) vs 350W (GeForce FX 5950 Ultra). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy.
| Feature | RADEON X800 PRO | GeForce FX 5950 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 116W-54% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Length | — | 229mm |
| Slots | — | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 0.3 | 0.5+67% |
Value Analysis
The RADEON X800 PRO launched at $399 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the GeForce FX 5950 Ultra launched at $0 and now averages $0. The GeForce FX 5950 Ultra costs 100+% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 4.3 (RADEON X800 PRO) vs Infinity (GeForce FX 5950 Ultra) — the GeForce FX 5950 Ultra offers Infinity% better value. The RADEON X800 PRO is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2011).
| Feature | RADEON X800 PRO | GeForce FX 5950 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $399 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 4.3 | Infinity |
| Codename | Navi 21 | GF116 |
| Release | October 28 2020 | March 15 2011 |
| Ranking | #65 | #761 |
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