GeForce FX 5500 vs GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE
GeForce FX 5500
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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 5500 is positioned at rank 736 and the GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE is on rank 384, so the GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE 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 5500
Performance Per Dollar GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce FX 5500 is significantly newer (2021 vs 2010). The GeForce FX 5500 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce FX 5500 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 14.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce FX 5500 | GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+14.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-14.3%) |
| Longevity | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce FX 5500 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $30 (vs $30), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 14.3% better value per dollar than the GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE.
| Insight | GeForce FX 5500 | GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+14.3%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 5500 and GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE
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.
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 5500 scores 8 versus the GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE's 7 — the GeForce FX 5500 leads by 14.3%. The GeForce FX 5500 is built on Rankine while the GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE uses Fermi, both on 12 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (GeForce FX 5500) vs 288 (GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE). Raw compute: 2.703 TFLOPS (GeForce FX 5500) vs 0.7488 TFLOPS (GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE).
| Feature | GeForce FX 5500 | GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 8+14% | 7 |
| Architecture | Rankine | Fermi |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024+256% | 288 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.703 TFLOPS+261% | 0.7488 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 32 | 48+50% |
| L1 Cache | 2 MB+426% | 0.38 MB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce FX 5500 | GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE |
|---|---|---|
| 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 5500 comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE has 512 MB. The GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce FX 5500) vs 0.5 MB (GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE) — the GeForce FX 5500 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce FX 5500 | GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 0.5 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 0.5 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9.0a (GeForce FX 5500) vs 8.1 (GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE). Vulkan: None vs None. OpenGL: 1.5 vs 1.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce FX 5500 | GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9.0a+11% | 8.1 |
| Vulkan | None | None |
| OpenGL | 1.5+15% | 1.3 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce FX 5500) vs No (GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE). Decoder: No vs No.
| Feature | GeForce FX 5500 | GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | No |
| Decoder | No | No |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce FX 5500 draws 25W versus the GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE's 150W — a 142.9% difference. The GeForce FX 5500 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce FX 5500) vs 350W (GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 171mm vs 216mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 65°C.
| Feature | GeForce FX 5500 | GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 25W-83% | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 171mm | 216mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C | 65°C-7% |
| Perf/Watt | 0.3 | 0.0 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce FX 5500 launched at $37 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE launched at $299 and now averages $30. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.3 (GeForce FX 5500) vs 0.2 (GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE) — the GeForce FX 5500 offers 50% better value. The GeForce FX 5500 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce FX 5500 | GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $37-88% | $299 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | $30 |
| Performance per Dollar | 0.3+50% | 0.2 |
| Codename | TU117S | GF104 |
| Release | December 17 2021 | November 15 2010 |
| Ranking | #468 | #683 |
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