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GeForce FX 5200SE vs GeForce4 Ti 4800

CPUCPUGPUGPU
NVIDIA

GeForce FX 5200SE

2012Core: 736 MHz
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GeForce4 Ti 4800

2010Core: 700 MHz
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GeForce FX 5200SE vs GeForce4 Ti 4800 Performance Spectrum

GeForce FX 5200SE
0.5 GB 150
12
+100.0%
brand logoGeForce PCX 5300
brand logoGeForce FX Go 5200
brand logoGeForce FX 5200
brand logoGeForce FX 5600XT
brand logoGeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB
brand logoGeForce GTX 780 Ti
brand logoGeForce RTX 4050 Mobile
brand logoGeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU
GeForce4 Ti 4800
0.5 GB 250
6
0.0%
brand logoGeForce 6200A
brand logoGeForce 256
brand logoGeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB
brand logoGeForce GTX 780 Ti
brand logoGeForce RTX 4050 Mobile
brand logoGeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU
brand logoRTX 4000 Ada Generation
brand logoGeForce RTX 5070

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.

GeForce FX 5200SE vs GeForce4 Ti 4800 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Search any supported game below to compare 1080p FPS for both components.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080P
GeForce FX 5200SE
low1 FPS
medium1 FPS
high1 FPS
ultra1 FPS
1080P
GeForce4 Ti 4800
low1 FPS
medium1 FPS
high1 FPS
ultra1 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080P
GeForce FX 5200SE
low1 FPS
medium1 FPS
high1 FPS
ultra1 FPS
1080P
GeForce4 Ti 4800
low1 FPS
medium1 FPS
high1 FPS
ultra1 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080P
GeForce FX 5200SE
low1 FPS
medium1 FPS
high1 FPS
ultra1 FPS
1080P
GeForce4 Ti 4800
low1 FPS
medium1 FPS
high1 FPS
ultra1 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

1080P
GeForce FX 5200SE
low1 FPS
medium1 FPS
high1 FPS
ultra1 FPS
1080P
GeForce4 Ti 4800
low1 FPS
medium1 FPS
high1 FPS
ultra1 FPS
Among Us

Among Us

1080P
GeForce FX 5200SE
low1 FPS
medium1 FPS
high1 FPS
ultra1 FPS
1080P
GeForce4 Ti 4800
low1 FPS
medium1 FPS
high1 FPS
ultra1 FPS
Apex Legends

Apex Legends

1080P
GeForce FX 5200SE
low1 FPS
medium1 FPS
high1 FPS
ultra1 FPS
1080P
GeForce4 Ti 4800
low1 FPS
medium1 FPS
high1 FPS
ultra1 FPS
Baldur's Gate 3

Baldur's Gate 3

1080P
GeForce FX 5200SE
low1 FPS
medium1 FPS
high1 FPS
ultra1 FPS
1080P
GeForce4 Ti 4800
low1 FPS
medium1 FPS
high1 FPS
ultra1 FPS
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

1080P
GeForce FX 5200SE
low1 FPS
medium1 FPS
high1 FPS
ultra1 FPS
1080P
GeForce4 Ti 4800
low1 FPS
medium1 FPS
high1 FPS
ultra1 FPS
Call of Duty: Warzone

Call of Duty: Warzone

1080P
GeForce FX 5200SE
low1 FPS
medium1 FPS
high1 FPS
ultra1 FPS
1080P
GeForce4 Ti 4800
low1 FPS
medium1 FPS
high1 FPS
ultra1 FPS
Civilization VI

Civilization VI

1080P
GeForce FX 5200SE
low1 FPS
medium1 FPS
high1 FPS
ultra1 FPS
1080P
GeForce4 Ti 4800
low1 FPS
medium1 FPS
high1 FPS
ultra1 FPS
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GeForce FX 5200SE vs GeForce4 Ti 4800: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce FX 5200SE

2012

Why buy it

  • ✅+100% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • ✅Costs $300 less on MSRP ($99 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
  • ✅Delivers 706.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 0.1 vs 0.0 G3D/$ ($99 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
  • ✅Draws 150W instead of 250W, a 100W reduction.
  • ✅Measures 168mm instead of 216mm, a 48mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

  • ❌2012 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

GeForce4 Ti 4800

2010

Why buy it

  • ✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (6 vs 12).
  • ❌2010 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • ❌
    303% HIGHER MSRP
    $399 MSRPvs$99 MSRP
  • ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0.0 vs 0.1 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $99 MSRP).
  • ❌66.7% higher power demand at 250W vs 150W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce FX 5200SE is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 100% in PassMark G3D (12 vs 6), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce FX 5200SE is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a newer 2012 generation instead of 2010. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce FX 5200SE makes the most sense to buy today. It is $300 cheaper on MSRP at $99 vs $399, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 706.1% (0.1 vs 0.0), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce FX 5200SE vs GeForce4 Ti 4800 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

NVIDIA

GeForce FX 5200SE

The GeForce FX 5200SE is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 20 2012. It features the Rankine architecture. The core clock speed is 736 MHz. It has 288 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12 points. Launch price was $89.99.

NVIDIA

GeForce4 Ti 4800

The GeForce4 Ti 4800 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 26 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 700 MHz. It has 480 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6 points. Launch price was $499.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce FX 5200SE scores 12 versus the GeForce4 Ti 4800's 6 — the GeForce FX 5200SE leads by 100%. The GeForce FX 5200SE is built on Rankine while the GeForce4 Ti 4800 uses Fermi, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 288 (GeForce FX 5200SE) vs 480 (GeForce4 Ti 4800). Raw compute: 0.8479 TFLOPS (GeForce FX 5200SE) vs 1.345 TFLOPS (GeForce4 Ti 4800).

FeatureGeForce FX 5200SEGeForce4 Ti 4800
G3D Mark Score
12+100%
6
Architecture
Rankine
Fermi
Process Node
40 nm
40 nm
Shading Units
288
480+67%
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.8479 TFLOPS
1.345 TFLOPS+59%
ROPs
24
48+100%
TMUs
48
60+25%
L1 Cache
384 KB
960 KB+150%
L2 Cache
384 KB
768 KB+100%
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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce FX 5200SEGeForce4 Ti 4800
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
NVIDIA Reflex
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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards ship with 512 MB of GDDR5. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce FX 5200SE and 64-bit on the GeForce4 Ti 4800. L2 Cache: 384 KB (GeForce FX 5200SE) vs 768 KB (GeForce4 Ti 4800) — the GeForce4 Ti 4800 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce FX 5200SEGeForce4 Ti 4800
VRAM Capacity
0.5 GB
0.5 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
128-bit+100%
64-bit
L2 Cache
384 KB
768 KB+100%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 9.0a (GeForce FX 5200SE) vs 8.1 (GeForce4 Ti 4800). Vulkan: N/A vs None. OpenGL: 1.5 vs 1.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

FeatureGeForce FX 5200SEGeForce4 Ti 4800
DirectX
9.0a+11%
8.1
Vulkan
N/A
None
OpenGL
1.5+15%
1.3
Max Displays
2
2
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (GeForce FX 5200SE) vs No (GeForce4 Ti 4800). Decoder: None vs No.

FeatureGeForce FX 5200SEGeForce4 Ti 4800
Encoder
None
No
Decoder
None
No
Codecs
MPEG-2
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce FX 5200SE draws 150W versus the GeForce4 Ti 4800's 250W — a 50% difference. The GeForce FX 5200SE is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce FX 5200SE) vs 350W (GeForce4 Ti 4800). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 168mm vs 216mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 70 vs 65°C.

FeatureGeForce FX 5200SEGeForce4 Ti 4800
TDP
150W-40%
250W
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
Legacy
PCIe-powered
Length
168mm
216mm
Height
100mm
111mm
Slots
1
1
Temp (Load)
70
65°C-7%
Perf/Watt
0.1
0.0
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce FX 5200SE came in at $99, while the GeForce4 Ti 4800 launched at $399. On MSRP, GeForce FX 5200SE was 75.2% cheaper ($300 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 0.1 (GeForce FX 5200SE) vs 0.0 (GeForce4 Ti 4800) — the GeForce FX 5200SE offers 100+% better value. The newer card here is GeForce FX 5200SE (2012 vs 2010).

FeatureGeForce FX 5200SEGeForce4 Ti 4800
MSRP
$99-75%
$399
Performance per Dollar
0.1
0.0
Codename
GF114
GF100
Release
February 20 2012
March 26 2010
Ranking
#706
#488
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