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 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.

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FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for GeForce FX 5950 Ultra across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of GeForce FX 5950 Ultra specifications and capabilities.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce FX 5950 Ultra scores 59 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: GF116), manufactured on a 40 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 192 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 32 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 24 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 0.6912 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance.

Specification	GeForce FX 5950 Ultra
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score	59
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation	Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)
CodenameInternal GPU die codename	GF116
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient	40 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute	192
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling	32
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending	24
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency	900 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance	0.6912 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second	28.80 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation	PCIe 2.1 x16
Transistor Count	1,170 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#761

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce FX 5950 Ultra is equipped with 0.25 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 5950 Ultra
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures	0.25 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	256 kB
L2 Cache	384 kB

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Advanced Features & APIs

Graphics API support: DirectX 9.0a, OpenGL 1.5— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.

Specification	GeForce FX 5950 Ultra
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

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Display & Media

Display outputs: 1x DVI, 1x VGA, 1x S-Video — supports up to 2 simultaneous displays.

Specification	GeForce FX 5950 Ultra
DVI PortsNumber of DVI display connectors	1x
VGA PortsNumber of VGA display connectors	1x
S-Video PortsNumber of S-Video display connectors	1x
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors	2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce FX 5950 Ultra draws 116 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: Legacy. Physical size: 229mm long, occupying 2 expansion slots— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 48°C at idle, 75°C under load.

Specification	GeForce FX 5950 Ultra
TDPPower consumption under load	116 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage	350W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type	Legacy
Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance	229mm
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied	2-slot
Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle	48°C
Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load	75°C