GeForce FX 5200SE vs GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE

NVIDIA

GeForce FX 5200SE

2012Core: 736 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE

2010Core: 650 MHz

GeForce FX 5200SE vs GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE Performance Spectrum

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 SE 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.

GeForce FX 5200SE vs GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE: 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

  • +71.4% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • Costs $200 less on MSRP ($99 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
  • Delivers 417.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 0.1 vs 0.0 G3D/$ ($99 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
  • 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 SE

2010

Why buy it

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

Trade-offs

  • Lower PassMark G3D performance (7 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.
  • 202% HIGHER MSRP
    $299 MSRPvs$99 MSRP
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0.0 vs 0.1 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $99 MSRP).
  • 28.6% longer card at 216mm vs 168mm.

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 71.4% in PassMark G3D (12 vs 7), 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 $200 cheaper on MSRP at $99 vs $299, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 417.7% (0.1 vs 0.0), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce FX 5200SE vs GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE 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 SE

The GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 15 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 650 MHz. It has 288 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7 points. Launch price was $160.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce FX 5200SE scores 12 versus the GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE's 7 — the GeForce FX 5200SE leads by 71.4%. The GeForce FX 5200SE is built on Rankine while the GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE uses Fermi, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 288 (GeForce FX 5200SE) vs 288 (GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE). Raw compute: 0.8479 TFLOPS (GeForce FX 5200SE) vs 0.7488 TFLOPS (GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE).

FeatureGeForce FX 5200SEGeForce4 Ti 4800 SE
G3D Mark Score
12+71%
7
Architecture
Rankine
Fermi
Process Node
40 nm
40 nm
Shading Units
288
288
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.8479 TFLOPS+13%
0.7488 TFLOPS
ROPs
24
32+33%
TMUs
48
48
L1 Cache
384 KB
384 KB
L2 Cache
384 KB
512 KB+33%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce FX 5200SEGeForce4 Ti 4800 SE
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 SE. L2 Cache: 384 KB (GeForce FX 5200SE) vs 512 KB (GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE) — the GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce FX 5200SEGeForce4 Ti 4800 SE
VRAM Capacity
0.5 GB
0.5 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
128-bit+100%
64-bit
L2 Cache
384 KB
512 KB+33%
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Display & API Support

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

FeatureGeForce FX 5200SEGeForce4 Ti 4800 SE
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 SE). Decoder: None vs No.

FeatureGeForce FX 5200SEGeForce4 Ti 4800 SE
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 SE's 150W — a 0% difference. The GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce FX 5200SE) vs 350W (GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE). 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 SE
TDP
150W
150W
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 SE launched at $299. On MSRP, GeForce FX 5200SE was 66.9% cheaper ($200 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 0.1 (GeForce FX 5200SE) vs 0.0 (GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE) — the GeForce FX 5200SE offers 100+% better value. The newer card here is GeForce FX 5200SE (2012 vs 2010).

FeatureGeForce FX 5200SEGeForce4 Ti 4800 SE
MSRP
$99-67%
$299
Performance per Dollar
0.1
0.0
Codename
GF114
GF104
Release
February 20 2012
November 15 2010
Ranking
#706
#683

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