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GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE
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GeForce PCX 5300
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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 4800 SE is positioned at rank 384 and the GeForce PCX 5300 is on rank 376, so the GeForce PCX 5300 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 4800 SE
Performance Per Dollar GeForce PCX 5300
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce PCX 5300 is significantly newer (2025 vs 2010). The GeForce PCX 5300 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 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 GeForce PCX 5300.
| Insight | GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE | GeForce PCX 5300 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+16.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-16.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) | Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) (5nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce PCX 5300 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $15 versus $30 for the GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE, it costs 50% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 71.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE | GeForce PCX 5300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+71.4%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($30) | ✅More affordable ($15) |
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 4800 SE and GeForce PCX 5300
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.
GeForce PCX 5300
The GeForce PCX 5300 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 30 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2017 MHz to 2407 MHz. It has 21760 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 575W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 170 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6 points. Launch price was $1,999.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE scores 7 versus the GeForce PCX 5300's 6 — the GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE leads by 16.7%. The GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE is built on Fermi while the GeForce PCX 5300 uses Blackwell 2.0, both on 40 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 288 (GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE) vs 21,760 (GeForce PCX 5300). Raw compute: 0.7488 TFLOPS (GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE) vs 104.8 TFLOPS (GeForce PCX 5300).
| Feature | GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE | GeForce PCX 5300 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 7+17% | 6 |
| Architecture | Fermi | Blackwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 288 | 21760+7456% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7488 TFLOPS | 104.8 TFLOPS+13896% |
| ROPs | 32 | 176+450% |
| TMUs | 48 | 680+1317% |
| L1 Cache | 0.38 MB | 21.3 MB+5505% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 96 MB+19100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE | GeForce PCX 5300 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 4800 SE comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce PCX 5300 has 128 MB. The GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE) vs 96 MB (GeForce PCX 5300) — the GeForce PCX 5300 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE | GeForce PCX 5300 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB+300% | 0.125 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 96 MB+19100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 8.1 (GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE) vs 9.0a (GeForce PCX 5300). Vulkan: None vs None. OpenGL: 1.3 vs 1.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE | GeForce PCX 5300 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 8.1 | 9.0a+11% |
| Vulkan | None | None |
| OpenGL | 1.3 | 1.5+15% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE) vs None (GeForce PCX 5300). Decoder: No vs None.
| Feature | GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE | GeForce PCX 5300 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | None |
| Decoder | No | None |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE draws 150W versus the GeForce PCX 5300's 575W — a 117.2% difference. The GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE) vs 350W (GeForce PCX 5300). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Card length: 216mm vs 168mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 65°C vs 70.
| Feature | GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE | GeForce PCX 5300 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W-74% | 575W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | 216mm | 168mm |
| Height | 111mm | 100mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 65°C-7% | 70 |
| Perf/Watt | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE launched at $299 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the GeForce PCX 5300 launched at $60 and now averages $15. The GeForce PCX 5300 costs 50% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.2 (GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE) vs 0.4 (GeForce PCX 5300) — the GeForce PCX 5300 offers 100% better value. The GeForce PCX 5300 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE | GeForce PCX 5300 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $299 | $60-80% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | $15-50% |
| Performance per Dollar | 0.2 | 0.4+100% |
| Codename | GF104 | GB202 |
| Release | November 15 2010 | January 30 2025 |
| Ranking | #683 | #3 |
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