Quadro FX 500/FX 600 vs GeForce4 Ti 4200
Quadro FX 500/FX 600
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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 Quadro FX 500/FX 600 is positioned at rank 425 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 Quadro FX 500/FX 600
Performance Per Dollar GeForce4 Ti 4200
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce4 Ti 4200 is significantly newer (2022 vs 2008). 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 Quadro FX 500/FX 600 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro FX 500/FX 600 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 33.3% higher G3D Mark score and 700% more VRAM (4 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce4 Ti 4200.
| Insight | Quadro FX 500/FX 600 | GeForce4 Ti 4200 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+33.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-33.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) | Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) (5nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+700%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce4 Ti 4200 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $5 versus $15 for the Quadro FX 500/FX 600, it costs 67% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 125% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro FX 500/FX 600 | GeForce4 Ti 4200 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+125%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($15) | ✅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 Quadro FX 500/FX 600 and GeForce4 Ti 4200
Quadro FX 500/FX 600
The Quadro FX 500/FX 600 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 11 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 610 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 189W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8 points. Launch price was $3,499.
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 Quadro FX 500/FX 600 scores 8 versus the GeForce4 Ti 4200's 6 — the Quadro FX 500/FX 600 leads by 33.3%. The Quadro FX 500/FX 600 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the GeForce4 Ti 4200 uses Ada Lovelace, both on 55 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 500/FX 600) vs 16,384 (GeForce4 Ti 4200). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 500/FX 600) vs 82.58 TFLOPS (GeForce4 Ti 4200).
| Feature | Quadro FX 500/FX 600 | GeForce4 Ti 4200 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 8+33% | 6 |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 240 | 16384+6727% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6221 TFLOPS | 82.58 TFLOPS+13174% |
| ROPs | 32 | 176+450% |
| TMUs | 80 | 512+540% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 72 MB+28700% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro FX 500/FX 600 | 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)
The Quadro FX 500/FX 600 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce4 Ti 4200 has 512 MB. The Quadro FX 500/FX 600 offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Quadro FX 500/FX 600) vs 72 MB (GeForce4 Ti 4200) — the GeForce4 Ti 4200 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro FX 500/FX 600 | GeForce4 Ti 4200 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+700% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 72 MB+28700% |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro FX 500/FX 600 draws 189W versus the GeForce4 Ti 4200's 450W — a 81.7% difference. The Quadro FX 500/FX 600 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 500/FX 600) vs 350W (GeForce4 Ti 4200). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Quadro FX 500/FX 600 | GeForce4 Ti 4200 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 189W-58% | 450W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 175mm |
| Height | — | 100mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 65 |
| Perf/Watt | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Value Analysis
The Quadro FX 500/FX 600 launched at $449 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the GeForce4 Ti 4200 launched at $199 and now averages $5. The GeForce4 Ti 4200 costs 66.7% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.5 (Quadro FX 500/FX 600) vs 1.2 (GeForce4 Ti 4200) — the GeForce4 Ti 4200 offers 140% better value. The GeForce4 Ti 4200 is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2008).
| Feature | Quadro FX 500/FX 600 | GeForce4 Ti 4200 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $449 | $199-56% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $5-67% |
| Performance per Dollar | 0.5 | 1.2+140% |
| Codename | GT200B | AD102 |
| Release | November 11 2008 | September 20 2022 |
| Ranking | #815 | #4 |
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