RADEON 9000 vs GeForce4 Ti 4200
RADEON 9000
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 RADEON 9000 is positioned at rank 742 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 RADEON 9000
Performance Per Dollar GeForce4 Ti 4200
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 | RADEON 9000 | GeForce4 Ti 4200 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-20%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+20%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 3.5 (2024−2025) (4nm) | Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) (5nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) |
| 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 $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 | RADEON 9000 | GeForce4 Ti 4200 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+380%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($20) | ✅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 RADEON 9000 and GeForce4 Ti 4200
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.
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 RADEON 9000 scores 5 versus the GeForce4 Ti 4200's 6 — the GeForce4 Ti 4200 leads by 20%. The RADEON 9000 is built on RDNA 3.5 while the GeForce4 Ti 4200 uses Ada Lovelace, both on 4 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (RADEON 9000) vs 16,384 (GeForce4 Ti 4200). Raw compute: 5.939 TFLOPS (RADEON 9000) vs 82.58 TFLOPS (GeForce4 Ti 4200). Boost clocks: 2900 MHz vs 2520 MHz. Ray tracing: 16 RT cores (RADEON 9000) vs 128 (GeForce4 Ti 4200) vs 512.
| Feature | RADEON 9000 | GeForce4 Ti 4200 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 5 | 6+20% |
| Architecture | RDNA 3.5 | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 4 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024 | 16384+1500% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 5.939 TFLOPS | 82.58 TFLOPS+1290% |
| Boost Clock | 2900 MHz+15% | 2520 MHz |
| ROPs | 32 | 176+450% |
| TMUs | 64 | 512+700% |
| L1 Cache | 0.25 MB | 16 MB+6300% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 72 MB+3500% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 16 | 128+700% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RADEON 9000 | 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 | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The RADEON 9000 comes with 128 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce4 Ti 4200 has 512 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: 2 MB (RADEON 9000) vs 72 MB (GeForce4 Ti 4200) — the GeForce4 Ti 4200 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RADEON 9000 | GeForce4 Ti 4200 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.125 GB | 0.5 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 72 MB+3500% |
Power & Dimensions
The RADEON 9000 draws 15W versus the GeForce4 Ti 4200's 450W — a 187.1% difference. The RADEON 9000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RADEON 9000) vs 350W (GeForce4 Ti 4200). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | RADEON 9000 | GeForce4 Ti 4200 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 15W-97% | 450W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 175mm |
| Height | — | 100mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 65 |
| Perf/Watt | 0.3 | 0.0 |
Value Analysis
The RADEON 9000 launched at $49 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the GeForce4 Ti 4200 launched at $199 and now averages $5. The GeForce4 Ti 4200 costs 75% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.3 (RADEON 9000) vs 1.2 (GeForce4 Ti 4200) — the GeForce4 Ti 4200 offers 300% better value. The RADEON 9000 is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2022).
| Feature | RADEON 9000 | GeForce4 Ti 4200 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $49-75% | $199 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20 | $5-75% |
| Performance per Dollar | 0.3 | 1.2+300% |
| Codename | Strix Point | AD102 |
| Release | July 15 2024 | September 20 2022 |
| Ranking | #312 | #4 |
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