GeForce RTX 3070 vs GeForce FX Go5300
GeForce RTX 3070
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GeForce FX Go5300
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3070
Performance Per Dollar GeForce FX Go5300
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3070 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 170453.8% higher G3D Mark score and 1500% more VRAM (8 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce FX Go5300.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3070 | GeForce FX Go5300 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+170453.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-170453.8%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) | Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) (5nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 3070 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 GeForce RTX 3070 and GeForce FX Go5300
GeForce RTX 3070
The GeForce RTX 3070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 1725 MHz. It has 5888 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 220W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,172 points. Launch price was $499.
GeForce FX Go5300
The GeForce FX Go5300 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 30 2025. It features the Rankine architecture. The core clock ranges from 2017 MHz to 2407 MHz. It has 21760 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 575W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 170 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13 points. Launch price was $1,999.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3070 scores 22,172 versus the GeForce FX Go5300's 13 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 170453.8%. The GeForce RTX 3070 is built on Ampere while the GeForce FX Go5300 uses Rankine, both on 8 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 21,760 (GeForce FX Go5300). Raw compute: 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 104.8 TFLOPS (GeForce FX Go5300). Boost clocks: 1725 MHz vs 2407 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 170 (GeForce FX Go5300) with 184 Tensor cores vs 680.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | GeForce FX Go5300 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 22,172+170454% | 13 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Rankine |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 5888 | 21760+270% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 20.31 TFLOPS | 104.8 TFLOPS+416% |
| Boost Clock | 1725 MHz | 2407 MHz+40% |
| ROPs | 96 | 176+83% |
| TMUs | 184 | 680+270% |
| L1 Cache | 5.8 MB | 21.3 MB+267% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 96 MB+2300% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 46 | 170+270% |
| Tensor Cores | 184 | 680+270% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
The GeForce RTX 3070 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The GeForce FX Go5300 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | GeForce FX Go5300 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 2.0 | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 3070 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce FX Go5300 has 512 MB. The GeForce RTX 3070 offers 1500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 96 MB (GeForce FX Go5300) — the GeForce FX Go5300 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | GeForce FX Go5300 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+1500% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 448 GB/s | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+100% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 96 MB+2300% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 9.0a (GeForce FX Go5300). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 2.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | GeForce FX Go5300 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate+33% | 9.0a |
| OpenGL | 4.6+119% | 2.1 |
| Max Displays | 4+100% | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3070) vs VPE 3.0 (GeForce FX Go5300). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs VPE 3.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs MPEG-2 (GeForce FX Go5300).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | GeForce FX Go5300 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 7th gen | VPE 3.0 |
| Decoder | NVDEC 5th gen | VPE 3.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 | MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 3070 draws 220W versus the GeForce FX Go5300's 575W — a 89.3% difference. The GeForce RTX 3070 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 350W (GeForce FX Go5300). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Legacy. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | GeForce FX Go5300 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 220W-62% | 575W |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 350W-46% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | Legacy |
| Length | 242mm | — |
| Height | 112mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-6% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 100.8 | 0.0 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce FX Go5300 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2020).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | GeForce FX Go5300 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $499 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $200 | — |
| Codename | GA104 | GB202 |
| Release | September 1 2020 | January 30 2025 |
| Ranking | #63 | #3 |
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