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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 4800 SE is positioned at rank 384 and the GeForce4 Ti 4200 is on rank 382, 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 4800 SE
Performance Per Dollar GeForce4 Ti 4200
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 4800 SE | GeForce4 Ti 4200 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+16.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-16.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) | Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) (5nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| 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 4800 SE | GeForce4 Ti 4200 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+414.3%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($30) | ✅More affordable ($5) |
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 GeForce4 Ti 4200
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.
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.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE scores 7 versus the GeForce4 Ti 4200's 6 — the GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE leads by 16.7%. The GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE is built on Fermi while the GeForce4 Ti 4200 uses Ada Lovelace, both on 40 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 288 (GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE) vs 16,384 (GeForce4 Ti 4200). Raw compute: 0.7488 TFLOPS (GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE) vs 82.58 TFLOPS (GeForce4 Ti 4200).
| Feature | GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE | GeForce4 Ti 4200 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 7+17% | 6 |
| Architecture | Fermi | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 288 | 16384+5589% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7488 TFLOPS | 82.58 TFLOPS+10928% |
| ROPs | 32 | 176+450% |
| TMUs | 48 | 512+967% |
| L1 Cache | 0.38 MB | 16 MB+4111% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 72 MB+14300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE | GeForce4 Ti 4200 |
|---|---|---|
| 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: 0.5 MB (GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE) vs 72 MB (GeForce4 Ti 4200) — the GeForce4 Ti 4200 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE | GeForce4 Ti 4200 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 72 MB+14300% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 8.1 (GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE) vs 8.1 (GeForce4 Ti 4200). Vulkan: None vs N/A. OpenGL: 1.3 vs 1.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE | GeForce4 Ti 4200 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 8.1 | 8.1 |
| Vulkan | None | N/A |
| OpenGL | 1.3 | 1.5+15% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE) vs None (GeForce4 Ti 4200). Decoder: No vs None.
| Feature | GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE | GeForce4 Ti 4200 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | None |
| Decoder | No | None |
| Codecs | MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE draws 150W versus the GeForce4 Ti 4200's 450W — a 100% difference. The GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE) vs 350W (GeForce4 Ti 4200). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 216mm vs 175mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 65°C vs 65.
| Feature | GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE | GeForce4 Ti 4200 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W-67% | 450W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 216mm | 175mm |
| Height | 111mm | 100mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 65°C | 65 |
| Perf/Watt | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE launched at $299 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the GeForce4 Ti 4200 launched at $199 and now averages $5. The GeForce4 Ti 4200 costs 83.3% less ($25 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.2 (GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE) vs 1.2 (GeForce4 Ti 4200) — the GeForce4 Ti 4200 offers 500% better value. The GeForce4 Ti 4200 is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE | GeForce4 Ti 4200 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $299 | $199-33% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | $5-83% |
| Performance per Dollar | 0.2 | 1.2+500% |
| Codename | GF104 | AD102 |
| Release | November 15 2010 | September 20 2022 |
| Ranking | #683 | #4 |
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