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GeForce FX 5500 vs GeForce4 Ti 4200

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NVIDIA

GeForce FX 5500

2021Core: 1065 MHzBoost: 1320 MHz
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GeForce4 Ti 4200

2022Core: 2235 MHzBoost: 2520 MHz
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GeForce FX 5500 vs GeForce4 Ti 4200 Performance Spectrum

GeForce FX 5500
0.25 GB 25
8
+33.3%
brand logoGeForce 6200A
brand logoGeForce 256
brand logoGeForce PCX 5300
brand logoGeForce FX 5200LE
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 4200
0.5 GB 450
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 5500 vs GeForce4 Ti 4200 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 5500
low1 FPS
medium1 FPS
high1 FPS
ultra1 FPS
1080P
GeForce4 Ti 4200
low1 FPS
medium1 FPS
high1 FPS
ultra1 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080P
GeForce FX 5500
low1 FPS
medium1 FPS
high1 FPS
ultra1 FPS
1080P
GeForce4 Ti 4200
low1 FPS
medium1 FPS
high1 FPS
ultra1 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080P
GeForce FX 5500
low1 FPS
medium1 FPS
high1 FPS
ultra1 FPS
1080P
GeForce4 Ti 4200
low1 FPS
medium1 FPS
high1 FPS
ultra1 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

1080P
GeForce FX 5500
low1 FPS
medium1 FPS
high1 FPS
ultra1 FPS
1080P
GeForce4 Ti 4200
low1 FPS
medium1 FPS
high1 FPS
ultra1 FPS
Among Us

Among Us

1080P
GeForce FX 5500
low1 FPS
medium1 FPS
high1 FPS
ultra1 FPS
1080P
GeForce4 Ti 4200
low1 FPS
medium1 FPS
high1 FPS
ultra1 FPS
Apex Legends

Apex Legends

1080P
GeForce FX 5500
low1 FPS
medium1 FPS
high1 FPS
ultra1 FPS
1080P
GeForce4 Ti 4200
low1 FPS
medium1 FPS
high1 FPS
ultra1 FPS
Baldur's Gate 3

Baldur's Gate 3

1080P
GeForce FX 5500
low1 FPS
medium1 FPS
high1 FPS
ultra1 FPS
1080P
GeForce4 Ti 4200
low1 FPS
medium1 FPS
high1 FPS
ultra1 FPS
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

1080P
GeForce FX 5500
low1 FPS
medium1 FPS
high1 FPS
ultra1 FPS
1080P
GeForce4 Ti 4200
low1 FPS
medium1 FPS
high1 FPS
ultra1 FPS
Call of Duty: Warzone

Call of Duty: Warzone

1080P
GeForce FX 5500
low1 FPS
medium1 FPS
high1 FPS
ultra1 FPS
1080P
GeForce4 Ti 4200
low1 FPS
medium1 FPS
high1 FPS
ultra1 FPS
Civilization VI

Civilization VI

1080P
GeForce FX 5500
low1 FPS
medium1 FPS
high1 FPS
ultra1 FPS
1080P
GeForce4 Ti 4200
low1 FPS
medium1 FPS
high1 FPS
ultra1 FPS
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GeForce FX 5500 vs GeForce4 Ti 4200: 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 5500

2021

Why buy it

  • ✅+33.3% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • ✅Costs $162 less on MSRP ($37 MSRP vs $199 MSRP).
  • ✅Delivers 617.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 0.2 vs 0.0 G3D/$ ($37 MSRP vs $199 MSRP).
  • ✅Draws 25W instead of 450W, a 425W reduction.
  • ✅Measures 171mm instead of 175mm, a 4mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Less VRAM, with 256 MB vs 512 MB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • ❌Older hardware, 256 MB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in newer AAA releases.

GeForce4 Ti 4200

2022

Why buy it

  • ✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (512 MB vs 256 MB).
  • ✅Better long-term bet: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.
  • ✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (6 vs 8).
  • ❌
    437.8% HIGHER MSRP
    $199 MSRPvs$37 MSRP
  • ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0.0 vs 0.2 G3D/$ ($199 MSRP vs $37 MSRP).
  • ❌1700% higher power demand at 450W vs 25W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce FX 5500 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 33.3% in PassMark G3D (8 vs 6), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce4 Ti 4200 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 512 MB vs 256 MB of VRAM, a 5nm process instead of 12nm, 128 vs 0 ray-tracing units, and a newer 2022 generation instead of 2021. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce FX 5500 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $162 cheaper on MSRP at $37 vs $199, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 617.1% (0.2 vs 0.0), so the value case lines up with the gaming result. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, GeForce FX 5500 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, GeForce4 Ti 4200 has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce FX 5500 vs GeForce4 Ti 4200 Technical Specifications

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

NVIDIA

GeForce FX 5500

The GeForce FX 5500 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 17 2021. It features the Rankine architecture. The core clock ranges from 1065 MHz to 1320 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 25W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8 points.

NVIDIA

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.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce FX 5500 scores 8 versus the GeForce4 Ti 4200's 6 — the GeForce FX 5500 leads by 33.3%. The GeForce FX 5500 is built on Rankine while the GeForce4 Ti 4200 uses Ada Lovelace, both on 12 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (GeForce FX 5500) vs 16,384 (GeForce4 Ti 4200). Raw compute: 2.703 TFLOPS (GeForce FX 5500) vs 82.58 TFLOPS (GeForce4 Ti 4200). Boost clocks: 1320 MHz vs 2520 MHz.

FeatureGeForce FX 5500GeForce4 Ti 4200
G3D Mark Score
8+33%
6
Architecture
Rankine
Ada Lovelace
Process Node
12 nm
5 nm
Shading Units
1024
16384+1500%
Compute (TFLOPS)
2.703 TFLOPS
82.58 TFLOPS+2955%
Boost Clock
1320 MHz
2520 MHz+91%
ROPs
16
176+1000%
TMUs
32
512+1500%
L1 Cache
2 MB
16 MB+700%
L2 Cache
2 MB
72 MB+3500%
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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce FX 5500GeForce4 Ti 4200
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)

The GeForce FX 5500 has 256 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce4 Ti 4200 carries 512 MB. GeForce4 Ti 4200 gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce FX 5500 and 64-bit on the GeForce4 Ti 4200. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce FX 5500) vs 72 MB (GeForce4 Ti 4200) — the GeForce4 Ti 4200 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce FX 5500GeForce4 Ti 4200
VRAM Capacity
0.25 GB
0.5 GB+100%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
128-bit+100%
64-bit
L2 Cache
2 MB
72 MB+3500%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 9.0a (GeForce FX 5500) vs 8.1 (GeForce4 Ti 4200). Vulkan: None vs N/A. OpenGL: 1.5 vs 1.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

FeatureGeForce FX 5500GeForce4 Ti 4200
DirectX
9.0a+11%
8.1
Vulkan
None
N/A
OpenGL
1.5
1.5
Max Displays
2
2
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No (GeForce FX 5500) vs None (GeForce4 Ti 4200). Decoder: No vs None.

FeatureGeForce FX 5500GeForce4 Ti 4200
Encoder
No
None
Decoder
No
None
Codecs
MPEG-2
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce FX 5500 draws 25W versus the GeForce4 Ti 4200's 450W — a 178.9% difference. The GeForce FX 5500 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce FX 5500) vs 350W (GeForce4 Ti 4200). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 171mm vs 175mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 65.

FeatureGeForce FX 5500GeForce4 Ti 4200
TDP
25W-94%
450W
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
Legacy
PCIe-powered
Length
171mm
175mm
Height
111mm
100mm
Slots
1
1
Temp (Load)
70°C
65-7%
Perf/Watt
0.3
0.0
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce FX 5500 came in at $37, while the GeForce4 Ti 4200 launched at $199. On MSRP, GeForce FX 5500 was 81.4% cheaper ($162 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 0.2 (GeForce FX 5500) vs 0.0 (GeForce4 Ti 4200) — the GeForce FX 5500 offers 100+% better value. The newer card here is GeForce4 Ti 4200 (2022 vs 2021).

FeatureGeForce FX 5500GeForce4 Ti 4200
MSRP
$37-81%
$199
Performance per Dollar
0.2
0.0
Codename
TU117S
AD102
Release
December 17 2021
September 20 2022
Ranking
#468
#4
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