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Radeon Xpress 1250
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Xpress 1250 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.9% 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 5700.
| Insight | Radeon Xpress 1250 | GeForce FX 5700 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+4.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑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 | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce FX 5700 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce FX 5700 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $49), it costs 69% less, resulting in a 211.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Xpress 1250 | GeForce FX 5700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+211.5%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49) | ✅More affordable ($15) |
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 Xpress 1250 and GeForce FX 5700
Radeon Xpress 1250
The Radeon Xpress 1250 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 8 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1050 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 43 points. Launch price was $89.
GeForce FX 5700
The GeForce FX 5700 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: 41 points. Launch price was $349.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Xpress 1250 scores 43 and the GeForce FX 5700 reaches 41 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Xpress 1250 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce FX 5700 uses Rankine, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (Radeon Xpress 1250) vs 480 (GeForce FX 5700). Raw compute: 0.8064 TFLOPS (Radeon Xpress 1250) vs 1.405 TFLOPS (GeForce FX 5700).
| Feature | Radeon Xpress 1250 | GeForce FX 5700 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 43+5% | 41 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Rankine |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 480+25% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.8064 TFLOPS | 1.405 TFLOPS+74% |
| ROPs | 8 | 40+400% |
| TMUs | 24 | 60+150% |
| L1 Cache | 96 KB | 960 KB+900% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 640 KB+150% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Xpress 1250 | GeForce FX 5700 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Xpress 1250 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce FX 5700 has 256 MB. The Radeon Xpress 1250 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Radeon Xpress 1250) vs 640 KB (GeForce FX 5700) — the GeForce FX 5700 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon Xpress 1250 | GeForce FX 5700 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB+100% | 0.25 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 640 KB+150% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9_0b (Radeon Xpress 1250) vs 9.0a (GeForce FX 5700). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 1.
| Feature | Radeon Xpress 1250 | GeForce FX 5700 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9_0b | 9.0a |
| Max Displays | 2+100% | 1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Xpress 1250 draws 65W versus the GeForce FX 5700's 219W — a 108.5% difference. The Radeon Xpress 1250 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Xpress 1250) vs 350W (GeForce FX 5700). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy.
| Feature | Radeon Xpress 1250 | GeForce FX 5700 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 65W-70% | 219W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Perf/Watt | 0.7+250% | 0.2 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Xpress 1250 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the GeForce FX 5700 launched at $199 and now averages $15. The GeForce FX 5700 costs 69.4% less ($34 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.9 (Radeon Xpress 1250) vs 2.7 (GeForce FX 5700) — the GeForce FX 5700 offers 200% better value. The Radeon Xpress 1250 is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2010).
| Feature | Radeon Xpress 1250 | GeForce FX 5700 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $199 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $49 | $15-69% |
| Performance per Dollar | 0.9 | 2.7+200% |
| Codename | Oland | GF110 |
| Release | October 8 2013 | December 7 2010 |
| Ranking | #871 | #497 |
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