GeForce FX 5600 vs GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE

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 5600 vs GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE FPS Benchmarks

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

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GeForce FX 5600 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 5600

2011

Why buy it

✅+85.7% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $99 less on MSRP ($200 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
✅Delivers 177.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 0.1 vs 0.0 G3D/$ ($200 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
✅Measures 180mm instead of 216mm, a 36mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 256 MB vs 512 MB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2011 hardware with 256 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

✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (512 MB vs 256 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (7 vs 13).
❌2010 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
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49.5% HIGHER MSRP
$299 MSRPvs$200 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0.0 vs 0.1 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $200 MSRP).
❌20% longer card at 216mm vs 180mm.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce FX 5600 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 85.7% in PassMark G3D (13 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 5600 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a newer 2011 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 5600 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $99 cheaper on MSRP at $200 vs $299, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 177.6% (0.1 vs 0.0), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce FX 5600 vs GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE Technical Specifications

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

GeForce FX 5600

The GeForce FX 5600 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 17 2011. It features the Rankine architecture. The core clock speed is 810 MHz. It has 336 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13 points. Launch price was $199.

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.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce FX 5600 scores 13 versus the GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE's 7 — the GeForce FX 5600 leads by 85.7%. The GeForce FX 5600 is built on Rankine while the GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE uses Fermi, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 336 (GeForce FX 5600) vs 288 (GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE). Raw compute: 1.089 TFLOPS (GeForce FX 5600) vs 0.7488 TFLOPS (GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE).

Feature	GeForce FX 5600	GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE
G3D Mark Score	13+86%	7
Architecture	Rankine	Fermi
Process Node	40 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	336+17%	288
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.089 TFLOPS+45%	0.7488 TFLOPS
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	56+17%	48
L1 Cache	448 KB+17%	384 KB
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce FX 5600	GeForce4 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)

The GeForce FX 5600 has 256 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE carries 512 MB. GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE 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 5600 and 64-bit on the GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE.

Feature	GeForce FX 5600	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	512 KB	512 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 9.0a (GeForce FX 5600) 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 5600	GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE
DirectX	9.0a+11%	8.1
Vulkan	None	None
OpenGL	1.5+15%	1.3
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No (GeForce FX 5600) vs No (GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE). Decoder: No vs No.

Feature	GeForce FX 5600	GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE
Encoder	No	No
Decoder	No	No
Codecs	MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce FX 5600 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 5600) vs 350W (GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 180mm vs 216mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 65°C.

Feature	GeForce FX 5600	GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE
TDP	150W	150W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	PCIe-powered
Length	180mm	216mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	1	1
Temp (Load)	70°C	65°C-7%
Perf/Watt	0.1	0.0

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce FX 5600 came in at $200, while the GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE launched at $299. On MSRP, GeForce FX 5600 was 33.1% cheaper ($99 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 0.1 (GeForce FX 5600) vs 0.0 (GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE) — the GeForce FX 5600 offers 100+% better value. The newer card here is GeForce FX 5600 (2011 vs 2010).

Feature	GeForce FX 5600	GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE
MSRP	$200-33%	$299
Performance per Dollar	0.1	0.0
Codename	GF114	GF104
Release	May 17 2011	November 15 2010
Ranking	#605	#683

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