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 5600 Ultra is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 25 2011. It features the Rankine architecture. The core clock speed is 823 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17 points. Launch price was $249.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce FX 5600 Ultra

#556

GeForce FX 5900

MSRP: $399|Avg: $20

206%

#557

GeForce 6600 LE

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

200%

#558

Radeon HD 2350

MSRP: $50|Avg: $48

188%

#559

Radeon X1650 SE

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $49

171%

#560

Radeon X550XTX

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $49

171%

#561

RADEON X550XT

MSRP: $50|Avg: $40

165%

#562

Radeon X1550

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $49

161%

#563

GeForce FX 5600

MSRP: $200|Avg: $10

153%

#564

GeForce4 Ti 4200

MSRP: $199|Avg: $5

141%

#565

GeForce FX 5200SE

MSRP: $99|Avg: $10

141%

#566

Radeon X1300

MSRP: $100|Avg: $49

139%

#567

RADEON 9550

MSRP: $129|Avg: $30

138%

#568

Radeon X1600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $49

118%

#569

GeForce FX 5600XT

MSRP: $129|Avg: $10

106%

#570

Radeon Xpress 1250

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $49

104%

#571

GeForce FX 5600 Ultra

MSRP: $199|Avg: $20

100%

#572

GeForce FX 5100

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

94%

#573

RADEON A9800XT

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

91%

#574

Radeon X1250

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $49

89%

#575

RADEON X300SE

MSRP: $60|Avg: $60

74%

#576

Radeon 9550 / X1050

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $49

69%

#577

RADEON X800 GTO

MSRP: $199|Avg: $199

68%

#578

Radeon Xpress 1270

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $49

65%

#579

RADEON E2400

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

61%

#580

GeForce PCX 5300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $15

47%

#581

GeForce FX 5200

MSRP: $70|Avg: $25

38%

#582

GeForce FX 5200LE

MSRP: $43|Avg: $25

33%

#583

GeForce4 MX 460

MSRP: $179|Avg: $15

32%

#584

GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE

MSRP: $299|Avg: $30

27%

#585

GeForce4 Ti 4600

MSRP: $399|Avg: $40

18%

#586

GeForce4 Ti 4800

MSRP: $399|Avg: $40

18%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for GeForce FX 5600 Ultra across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of GeForce FX 5600 Ultra specifications and capabilities.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce FX 5600 Ultra scores 17 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Entry Level tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014) architecture (codename: GF114), manufactured on a 40 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 384 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 64 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 32 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 1.263 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance.

Specification	GeForce FX 5600 Ultra
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score	17
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation	Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)
CodenameInternal GPU die codename	GF114
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient	40 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute	384
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling	64
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending	32
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency	823 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance	1.263 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second	52.67 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation	PCIe 2.1 x16
Transistor Count	1,950 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#580

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce FX 5600 Ultra is equipped with 0.125 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 5600 Ultra
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures	0.125 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	512 kB
L2 Cache	512 kB

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Advanced Features & APIs

Graphics API support: DirectX 9.0a— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.

Specification	GeForce FX 5600 Ultra
NVIDIA Reflex	❌ Not Supported
DLSS Frame Generation	❌ Not Supported
DLSS Super Resolution	❌ Not Supported
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version	9.0a

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Display & Media

Display outputs: DVIx 0, VGAx 1, S-Videox 2 — supports up to 2 simultaneous displays.

Specification	GeForce FX 5600 Ultra
0 PortsNumber of 0 display connectors	DVIx
1 PortsNumber of 1 display connectors	VGAx
2 PortsNumber of 2 display connectors	S-Videox
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors	2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce FX 5600 Ultra draws 170 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: Legacy. Physical size: 190mm long, occupying 1 expansion slots— verify your case has clearance before purchasing.

Specification	GeForce FX 5600 Ultra
TDPPower consumption under load	170 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage	350W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type	Legacy
Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance	190mm
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied	1-slot

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Value Analysis

At an average price of $20 (MSRP: $199), the GeForce FX 5600 Ultra delivers 1 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #580 among all indexed GPUs.

Specification	GeForce FX 5600 Ultra
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price	$199
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days	$20
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#580
Release Date	January 25 2011
Release Year	2011

Specifications Reference

Raw spec sheet for quick lookup. The analysis cards above explain what these fields mean in practice.

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Technical Specifications

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ROPs	32
TMUs	64
Vram	0.125 GB
L1 Cache	512 kB
L2 Cache	512 kB
Core Clock	823 MHz
Memory Type	GDDR5
Memory Speed	8 Gbps
Shading Units	384
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.1 x16
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown
Memory Bus Width	128-bit
Transistor Count	1,950 million
Frame Generation	NVIDIA Reflex: No \| DLSS Frame Generation: No \| DLSS Super Resolution: No
Texture Fill Rate	52.67
Manufacturing Process	40 nm
Power Consumption (TDP)	170 Watt
Floating Point Performance	1.263 TFLOPS