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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 RADEON 9000 is on rank 742, 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 RADEON 9000
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce4 Ti 4200 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 20% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (512 MB vs 128 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RADEON 9000.
| Insight | GeForce4 Ti 4200 | RADEON 9000 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+20%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-20%) |
| Longevity | Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) (5nm) | RDNA 3.5 (2024−2025) (4nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce4 Ti 4200 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $5 versus $20 for the RADEON 9000, it costs 75% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 380% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce4 Ti 4200 | RADEON 9000 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+380%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($5) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($20) |
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce4 Ti 4200 and RADEON 9000
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.
RADEON 9000
The RADEON 9000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 15 2024. It features the RDNA 3.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 400 MHz to 2900 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce4 Ti 4200 scores 6 versus the RADEON 9000's 5 — the GeForce4 Ti 4200 leads by 20%. The GeForce4 Ti 4200 is built on Ada Lovelace while the RADEON 9000 uses RDNA 3.5, both on 5 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 16,384 (GeForce4 Ti 4200) vs 1,024 (RADEON 9000). Raw compute: 82.58 TFLOPS (GeForce4 Ti 4200) vs 5.939 TFLOPS (RADEON 9000). Boost clocks: 2520 MHz vs 2900 MHz. Ray tracing: 128 RT cores (GeForce4 Ti 4200) vs 16 (RADEON 9000) with 512 Tensor cores.
| Feature | GeForce4 Ti 4200 | RADEON 9000 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 6+20% | 5 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | RDNA 3.5 |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 4 nm |
| Shading Units | 16384+1500% | 1024 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 82.58 TFLOPS+1290% | 5.939 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2520 MHz | 2900 MHz+15% |
| ROPs | 176+450% | 32 |
| TMUs | 512+700% | 64 |
| L1 Cache | 16 MB+6300% | 0.25 MB |
| L2 Cache | 72 MB+3500% | 2 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 128+700% | 16 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce4 Ti 4200 | RADEON 9000 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce4 Ti 4200 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the RADEON 9000 has 128 MB. The GeForce4 Ti 4200 offers 300% 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 2 MB (RADEON 9000) — the GeForce4 Ti 4200 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce4 Ti 4200 | RADEON 9000 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB+300% | 0.125 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 72 MB+3500% | 2 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce4 Ti 4200 draws 450W versus the RADEON 9000's 15W — a 187.1% difference. The RADEON 9000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce4 Ti 4200) vs 350W (RADEON 9000). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy.
| Feature | GeForce4 Ti 4200 | RADEON 9000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 450W | 15W-97% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | 175mm | — |
| Height | 100mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 65 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 0.0 | 0.3 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce4 Ti 4200 launched at $199 MSRP and currently averages $5, while the RADEON 9000 launched at $49 and now averages $20. The GeForce4 Ti 4200 costs 75% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 1.2 (GeForce4 Ti 4200) vs 0.3 (RADEON 9000) — the GeForce4 Ti 4200 offers 300% better value. The RADEON 9000 is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2022).
| Feature | GeForce4 Ti 4200 | RADEON 9000 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $199 | $49-75% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5-75% | $20 |
| Performance per Dollar | 1.2+300% | 0.3 |
| Codename | AD102 | Strix Point |
| Release | September 20 2022 | July 15 2024 |
| Ranking | #4 | #312 |
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