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GeForce4 Ti 4200
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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. The GeForce4 Ti 4200 is positioned at rank #382 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce4 Ti 4200
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 219400% higher G3D Mark score and 1100% more VRAM (6 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce4 Ti 4200.
| Insight | GeForce4 Ti 4200 | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-219400%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+219400%) |
| Longevity | Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) (5nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (6 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 GeForce4 Ti 4200 and GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
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.
GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 12 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1320 MHz to 1777 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 170W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,170 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce4 Ti 4200 scores 6 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 13,170 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU leads by 219400%. The GeForce4 Ti 4200 is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on 5 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 16,384 (GeForce4 Ti 4200) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 82.58 TFLOPS (GeForce4 Ti 4200) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 2520 MHz vs 1777 MHz. Ray tracing: 128 RT cores (GeForce4 Ti 4200) vs 28 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) with 512 Tensor cores vs 112.
| Feature | GeForce4 Ti 4200 | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 6 | 13,170+219400% |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Ampere |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 16384+357% | 3584 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 82.58 TFLOPS+548% | 12.74 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2520 MHz+42% | 1777 MHz |
| ROPs | 176+267% | 48 |
| TMUs | 512+357% | 112 |
| L1 Cache | 16 MB+357% | 3.5 MB |
| L2 Cache | 72 MB+2300% | 3 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 128+357% | 28 |
| Tensor Cores | 512+357% | 112 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce4 Ti 4200 | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce4 Ti 4200 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU offers 1100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 72 MB (GeForce4 Ti 4200) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) — the GeForce4 Ti 4200 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce4 Ti 4200 | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 6 GB+1100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 192-bit+200% |
| L2 Cache | 72 MB+2300% | 3 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 8.1 (GeForce4 Ti 4200) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Vulkan: N/A vs 1.4. OpenGL: 1.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce4 Ti 4200 | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 8.1 | 12 Ultimate+48% |
| Vulkan | N/A | 1.4 |
| OpenGL | 1.5 | 4.6+207% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 4+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (GeForce4 Ti 4200) vs NVENC (7th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Decoder: None vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: MPEG-2 (GeForce4 Ti 4200) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU).
| Feature | GeForce4 Ti 4200 | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | NVENC (7th Gen) |
| Decoder | None | NVDEC (5th Gen) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2 | H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce4 Ti 4200 draws 450W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 170W — a 90.3% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce4 Ti 4200) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 65 vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce4 Ti 4200 | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 450W | 170W-62% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-30% | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Mobile |
| Length | 175mm | — |
| Height | 100mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 65-13% | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 0.0 | 77.5 |
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