GeForce FX 5100
NVIDIA
G3D Mark
8
MSRP
$100
AVG Price
$10
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.
Overview
The GeForce FX 5100 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: 8 points. Launch price was $1,999.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The GeForce FX 5100 is positioned at rank #379 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 GeForce FX 5100
Technical Analysis
Detailed breakdown of GeForce FX 5100 specifications and capabilities.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce FX 5100 scores 8 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Entry Level tier as a Current Gen generation graphics card. It is built on the Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) architecture (codename: GB202), manufactured on a 5 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 21760 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 680 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 176 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 104.8 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 2407 MHz from a base of 2017 MHz.
| Specification | GeForce FX 5100 |
|---|---|
| G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score | 8 |
| ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation | Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) |
| CodenameInternal GPU die codename | GB202 |
| Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient | 5 nm |
| Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute | 21760 |
| TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling | 680 |
| ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending | 176 |
| Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load | 2407 MHz |
| Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency | 2017 MHz |
| Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance | 104.8 TFLOPS |
| Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second | 1,636.8 GTexel/s |
| PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation | PCIe 1.1 x16 |
| Transistor Count | 92,200 million |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #3 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce FX 5100 is equipped with 0.5 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 128-bit memory bus, delivering Unknown of bandwidth. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.
| Specification | GeForce FX 5100 |
|---|---|
| VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures | 0.5 GB |
| VRAM TypeMemory technology generation | GDDR5 |
| Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth | 128-bit |
| Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate | 8 Gbps |
| BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAM | Unknown |
| L1 Cache | 21.3 MB |
| L2 Cache | 96 MB |
Advanced Features & APIs
Graphics API support: DirectX 9.0a, Vulkan N/A, OpenGL 1.5— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.
| Specification | GeForce FX 5100 |
|---|---|
| NVIDIA Reflex | ❌ Not Supported |
| DLSS Frame Generation | ❌ Not Supported |
| DLSS Super Resolution | ❌ Not Supported |
| DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version | 9.0a |
| OpenGLLegacy graphics API | 1.5 |
| Multi-GPUSLI/CrossFire/NVLink support | None |
Display & Media
Display outputs: VGAx 0, S-Videox 1 — supports up to 2 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: None, decoder: None— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: MPEG-2.
| Specification | GeForce FX 5100 |
|---|---|
| 0 PortsNumber of 0 display connectors | VGAx |
| 1 PortsNumber of 1 display connectors | S-Videox |
| Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors | 2 |
| Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version | None |
| Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version | None |
| CodecsSupported video compression formats | MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce FX 5100 draws 575 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: Legacy. Physical size: 160mm long, 100mm tall, occupying 1 expansion slots, weighing 200g— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 40 at idle, 65 under load.
| Specification | GeForce FX 5100 |
|---|---|
| TDPPower consumption under load | 575 Watt |
| Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage | 350W |
| Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type | Legacy |
| Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance | 160mm |
| Card Height | 100mm |
| Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied | 1-slot |
| Weight | 200g |
| Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle | 40 |
| Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load | 65 |
Value Analysis
At an average price of $10 (MSRP: $100), the GeForce FX 5100 delivers 1 G3D Mark points per dollar. It holds Rank #379 in the cost-benefit ranking — a comprehensive score that weighs raw performance against current market pricing. Overall performance ranking position: #3 among all indexed GPUs.
| Specification | GeForce FX 5100 |
|---|---|
| MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price | $100 |
| Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days | $10 |
| Cost-Benefit RankOverall value ranking position | #379 |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #3 |
| Release Date | January 30 2025 |
| Release Year | 2025 |
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