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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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GeForce4 Ti 4200 is positioned at rank 382 and the GeForce3 is on rank 755, so the GeForce4 Ti 4200 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce4 Ti 4200
Performance Per Dollar GeForce3
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce4 Ti 4200 is significantly newer (2022 vs 2015). The GeForce4 Ti 4200 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce3 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce4 Ti 4200 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 20% higher G3D Mark score and 693.7% more VRAM (512 MB vs 65 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce3.
| Insight | GeForce4 Ti 4200 | GeForce3 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+20%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-20%) |
| Longevity | Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) (5nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+693.7%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce4 Ti 4200 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $5 versus $49 for the GeForce3, it costs 90% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 1076% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce4 Ti 4200 | GeForce3 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1076%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($5) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49) |
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.
Path of Exile 2
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce4 Ti 4200 and GeForce3
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.
GeForce3
The GeForce3 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 928 MHz to 941 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce4 Ti 4200 scores 6 versus the GeForce3's 5 — the GeForce4 Ti 4200 leads by 20%. The GeForce4 Ti 4200 is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce3 uses Maxwell, both on 5 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 16,384 (GeForce4 Ti 4200) vs 384 (GeForce3). Raw compute: 82.58 TFLOPS (GeForce4 Ti 4200) vs 0.7227 TFLOPS (GeForce3). Boost clocks: 2520 MHz vs 941 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce4 Ti 4200 | GeForce3 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 6+20% | 5 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 16384+4167% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 82.58 TFLOPS+11327% | 0.7227 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2520 MHz+168% | 941 MHz |
| ROPs | 176+2100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 512+2033% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 16 MB+8321% | 0.19 MB |
| L2 Cache | 72 MB+7100% | 1 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce4 Ti 4200 | GeForce3 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 GeForce4 Ti 4200 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce3 has 65 MB. The GeForce4 Ti 4200 offers 693.7% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 72 MB (GeForce4 Ti 4200) vs 1 MB (GeForce3) — the GeForce4 Ti 4200 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce4 Ti 4200 | GeForce3 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB+694% | 0.063 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 72 MB+7100% | 1 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 8.1 (GeForce4 Ti 4200) vs 8.1 (GeForce3). Vulkan: N/A vs N/A. OpenGL: 1.5 vs 1.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce4 Ti 4200 | GeForce3 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 8.1 | 8.1 |
| Vulkan | N/A | N/A |
| OpenGL | 1.5+15% | 1.3 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (GeForce4 Ti 4200) vs None (GeForce3). Decoder: None vs None. Supported codecs: MPEG-2 (GeForce4 Ti 4200) vs MPEG-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce3).
| Feature | GeForce4 Ti 4200 | GeForce3 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | None |
| Decoder | None | None |
| Codecs | MPEG-2 | MPEG-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce4 Ti 4200 draws 450W versus the GeForce3's 33W — a 172.7% difference. The GeForce3 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce4 Ti 4200) vs 350W (GeForce3). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 175mm vs 165mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 65 vs 85.
| Feature | GeForce4 Ti 4200 | GeForce3 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 450W | 33W-93% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 175mm | 165mm |
| Height | 100mm | 100mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 65-24% | 85 |
| Perf/Watt | 0.0 | 0.2 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce4 Ti 4200 launched at $199 MSRP and currently averages $5, while the GeForce3 launched at $499 and now averages $49. The GeForce4 Ti 4200 costs 89.8% less ($44 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 1.2 (GeForce4 Ti 4200) vs 0.1 (GeForce3) — the GeForce4 Ti 4200 offers 1100% better value. The GeForce4 Ti 4200 is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2015).
| Feature | GeForce4 Ti 4200 | GeForce3 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $199-60% | $499 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5-90% | $49 |
| Performance per Dollar | 1.2+1100% | 0.1 |
| Codename | AD102 | GM108 |
| Release | September 20 2022 | March 13 2015 |
| Ranking | #4 | #810 |
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