GeForce FX 5200 vs GeForce4 Ti 4200
GeForce FX 5200
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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.
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. The GeForce FX 5200 is positioned at rank 374 and the GeForce4 Ti 4200 is on rank 382, so the GeForce FX 5200 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce FX 5200
Performance Per Dollar GeForce4 Ti 4200
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce FX 5200 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 33.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce4 Ti 4200 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce FX 5200 | GeForce4 Ti 4200 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+33.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-33.3%) |
| Longevity | Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) (5nm) | Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) (5nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce4 Ti 4200 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $5 versus $25 for the GeForce FX 5200, it costs 80% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 275% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce FX 5200 | GeForce4 Ti 4200 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+275%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($25) | ✅More affordable ($5) |
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 FX 5200 and GeForce4 Ti 4200
GeForce FX 5200
The GeForce FX 5200 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.
GeForce4 Ti 4200
The GeForce4 Ti 4200 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 20 2022. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2235 MHz to 2520 MHz. It has 16384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 450W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 128 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6 points. Launch price was $1,599.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce FX 5200 scores 8 versus the GeForce4 Ti 4200's 6 — the GeForce FX 5200 leads by 33.3%. The GeForce FX 5200 is built on Rankine while the GeForce4 Ti 4200 uses Ada Lovelace, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 21,760 (GeForce FX 5200) vs 16,384 (GeForce4 Ti 4200). Raw compute: 104.8 TFLOPS (GeForce FX 5200) vs 82.58 TFLOPS (GeForce4 Ti 4200). Boost clocks: 2407 MHz vs 2520 MHz. Ray tracing: 170 RT cores (GeForce FX 5200) vs 128 (GeForce4 Ti 4200) with 680 Tensor cores vs 512.
| Feature | GeForce FX 5200 | GeForce4 Ti 4200 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 8+33% | 6 |
| Architecture | Rankine | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 21760+33% | 16384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 104.8 TFLOPS+27% | 82.58 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2407 MHz | 2520 MHz+5% |
| ROPs | 176 | 176 |
| TMUs | 680+33% | 512 |
| L1 Cache | 21.3 MB+33% | 16 MB |
| L2 Cache | 96 MB+33% | 72 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 170+33% | 128 |
| Tensor Cores | 680+33% | 512 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce FX 5200 | GeForce4 Ti 4200 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce FX 5200 comes with 128 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce4 Ti 4200 has 512 MB. The GeForce4 Ti 4200 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 96 MB (GeForce FX 5200) vs 72 MB (GeForce4 Ti 4200) — the GeForce FX 5200 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce FX 5200 | GeForce4 Ti 4200 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.125 GB | 0.5 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 96 MB+33% | 72 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9.0a (GeForce FX 5200) vs 8.1 (GeForce4 Ti 4200). Vulkan: N/A vs N/A. OpenGL: 1.5 vs 1.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce FX 5200 | GeForce4 Ti 4200 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9.0a+11% | 8.1 |
| Vulkan | N/A | N/A |
| OpenGL | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (GeForce FX 5200) vs None (GeForce4 Ti 4200). Decoder: MPEG-2 Motion Compensation vs None. Supported codecs: MPEG-2 (GeForce FX 5200) vs MPEG-2 (GeForce4 Ti 4200).
| Feature | GeForce FX 5200 | GeForce4 Ti 4200 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | None |
| Decoder | MPEG-2 Motion Compensation | None |
| Codecs | MPEG-2 | MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce FX 5200 draws 575W versus the GeForce4 Ti 4200's 450W — a 24.4% difference. The GeForce4 Ti 4200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce FX 5200) vs 350W (GeForce4 Ti 4200). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 152mm vs 175mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 70 vs 65.
| Feature | GeForce FX 5200 | GeForce4 Ti 4200 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 575W | 450W-22% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 152mm | 175mm |
| Height | 100mm | 100mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 70 | 65-7% |
| Perf/Watt | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce FX 5200 launched at $70 MSRP and currently averages $25, while the GeForce4 Ti 4200 launched at $199 and now averages $5. The GeForce4 Ti 4200 costs 80% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.3 (GeForce FX 5200) vs 1.2 (GeForce4 Ti 4200) — the GeForce4 Ti 4200 offers 300% better value. The GeForce FX 5200 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2022).
| Feature | GeForce FX 5200 | GeForce4 Ti 4200 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $70-65% | $199 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $25 | $5-80% |
| Performance per Dollar | 0.3 | 1.2+300% |
| Codename | GB202 | AD102 |
| Release | January 30 2025 | September 20 2022 |
| Ranking | #3 | #4 |
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