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GeForce FX 5600XT vs GeForce4 Ti 4800

CPUCPUGPUGPU
NVIDIA

GeForce FX 5600XT

2011Core: 810 MHz
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NVIDIA

GeForce4 Ti 4800

2010Core: 700 MHz
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GeForce FX 5600XT vs GeForce4 Ti 4800 Performance Spectrum

GeForce FX 5600XT
0.5 GB 150
9
+50.0%
brand logoGeForce 256
brand logoGeForce PCX 5300
brand logoGeForce FX 5200LE
brand logoGeForce FX Go 5200
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 5600XT 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 5600XT
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 5600XT
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 5600XT
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 5600XT
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 5600XT
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 5600XT
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 5600XT
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 5600XT
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 5600XT
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 5600XT
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 5600XT 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 5600XT

2011

Why buy it

  • ✅+50% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • ✅Costs $270 less on MSRP ($129 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
  • ✅Delivers 364% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 0.1 vs 0.0 G3D/$ ($129 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
  • ✅Draws 150W instead of 250W, a 100W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • ❌2011 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 9).
  • ❌2010 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • ❌
    209.3% HIGHER MSRP
    $399 MSRPvs$129 MSRP
  • ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0.0 vs 0.1 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $129 MSRP).
  • ❌66.7% higher power demand at 250W vs 150W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce FX 5600XT is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 50% in PassMark G3D (9 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 5600XT 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 5600XT makes the most sense to buy today. It is $270 cheaper on MSRP at $129 vs $399, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 364% (0.1 vs 0.0), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce FX 5600XT vs GeForce4 Ti 4800 Technical Specifications

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

NVIDIA

GeForce FX 5600XT

The GeForce FX 5600XT 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: 9 points. Launch price was $199.

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 5600XT scores 9 versus the GeForce4 Ti 4800's 6 — the GeForce FX 5600XT leads by 50%. The GeForce FX 5600XT is built on Rankine while the GeForce4 Ti 4800 uses Fermi, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 336 (GeForce FX 5600XT) vs 480 (GeForce4 Ti 4800). Raw compute: 1.089 TFLOPS (GeForce FX 5600XT) vs 1.345 TFLOPS (GeForce4 Ti 4800).

FeatureGeForce FX 5600XTGeForce4 Ti 4800
G3D Mark Score
9+50%
6
Architecture
Rankine
Fermi
Process Node
40 nm
40 nm
Shading Units
336
480+43%
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.089 TFLOPS
1.345 TFLOPS+24%
ROPs
32
48+50%
TMUs
56
60+7%
L1 Cache
448 KB
960 KB+114%
L2 Cache
512 KB
768 KB+50%
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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce FX 5600XTGeForce4 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 5600XT and 64-bit on the GeForce4 Ti 4800. L2 Cache: 512 KB (GeForce FX 5600XT) vs 768 KB (GeForce4 Ti 4800) — the GeForce4 Ti 4800 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce FX 5600XTGeForce4 Ti 4800
VRAM Capacity
0.5 GB
0.5 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
128-bit+100%
64-bit
L2 Cache
512 KB
768 KB+50%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 9.0a (GeForce FX 5600XT) vs 8.1 (GeForce4 Ti 4800). OpenGL: 1.5 vs 1.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

FeatureGeForce FX 5600XTGeForce4 Ti 4800
DirectX
9.0a+11%
8.1
OpenGL
1.5+15%
1.3
Max Displays
2
2
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce FX 5600XT draws 150W versus the GeForce4 Ti 4800's 250W — a 50% difference. The GeForce FX 5600XT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce FX 5600XT) vs 350W (GeForce4 Ti 4800). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 55°C vs 65°C.

FeatureGeForce FX 5600XTGeForce4 Ti 4800
TDP
150W-40%
250W
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
Legacy
PCIe-powered
Length
—
216mm
Height
—
111mm
Slots
1
1
Temp (Load)
55°C-15%
65°C
Perf/Watt
0.1
0.0
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce FX 5600XT came in at $129, while the GeForce4 Ti 4800 launched at $399. On MSRP, GeForce FX 5600XT was 67.7% cheaper ($270 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 0.1 (GeForce FX 5600XT) vs 0.0 (GeForce4 Ti 4800) — the GeForce FX 5600XT offers 100+% better value. The newer card here is GeForce FX 5600XT (2011 vs 2010).

FeatureGeForce FX 5600XTGeForce4 Ti 4800
MSRP
$129-68%
$399
Performance per Dollar
0.1
0.0
Codename
GF114
GF100
Release
May 17 2011
March 26 2010
Ranking
#605
#488
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