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GeForce4 Ti 4200
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GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE
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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 GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE is on rank 384, 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 GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce4 Ti 4200 is significantly newer (2022 vs 2010). 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 GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 16.7% higher G3D Mark score. 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 | GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-16.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+16.7%) |
| Longevity | Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) (5nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| 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 $30 for the GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE, it costs 83% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 414.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce4 Ti 4200 | GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+414.3%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($5) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($30) |
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 GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE
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.
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 GeForce4 Ti 4200 scores 6 versus the GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE's 7 — the GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE leads by 16.7%. The GeForce4 Ti 4200 is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE uses Fermi, both on 5 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 16,384 (GeForce4 Ti 4200) vs 288 (GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE). Raw compute: 82.58 TFLOPS (GeForce4 Ti 4200) vs 0.7488 TFLOPS (GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE).
| Feature | GeForce4 Ti 4200 | GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 6 | 7+17% |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Fermi |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 16384+5589% | 288 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 82.58 TFLOPS+10928% | 0.7488 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 176+450% | 32 |
| TMUs | 512+967% | 48 |
| L1 Cache | 16 MB+4111% | 0.38 MB |
| L2 Cache | 72 MB+14300% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce4 Ti 4200 | 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)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 72 MB (GeForce4 Ti 4200) vs 0.5 MB (GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE) — the GeForce4 Ti 4200 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce4 Ti 4200 | GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 72 MB+14300% | 0.5 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 8.1 (GeForce4 Ti 4200) vs 8.1 (GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE). Vulkan: N/A vs None. OpenGL: 1.5 vs 1.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce4 Ti 4200 | GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 8.1 | 8.1 |
| Vulkan | N/A | None |
| OpenGL | 1.5+15% | 1.3 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (GeForce4 Ti 4200) vs No (GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE). Decoder: None vs No.
| Feature | GeForce4 Ti 4200 | GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | No |
| Decoder | None | No |
| Codecs | MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce4 Ti 4200 draws 450W versus the GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE's 150W — a 100% difference. The GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce4 Ti 4200) vs 350W (GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 175mm vs 216mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 65 vs 65°C.
| Feature | GeForce4 Ti 4200 | GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 450W | 150W-67% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 175mm | 216mm |
| Height | 100mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 65 | 65°C |
| Perf/Watt | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce4 Ti 4200 launched at $199 MSRP and currently averages $5, while the GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE launched at $299 and now averages $30. The GeForce4 Ti 4200 costs 83.3% less ($25 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 1.2 (GeForce4 Ti 4200) vs 0.2 (GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE) — the GeForce4 Ti 4200 offers 500% better value. The GeForce4 Ti 4200 is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce4 Ti 4200 | GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $199-33% | $299 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5-83% | $30 |
| Performance per Dollar | 1.2+500% | 0.2 |
| Codename | AD102 | GF104 |
| Release | September 20 2022 | November 15 2010 |
| Ranking | #4 | #683 |
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