GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE vs GeForce FX 5500

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Aggregate performance score

We've compared GeForce FX 5500 and GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE, covering specs and all relevant benchmarks.

FX 5500
2004
64 MB DDR
0.02

Primary details

GPU architecture, market segment, value for money and other general parameters compared.

Place in the ranking14881498
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
ArchitectureRankine (2003−2005)Kelvin (2001−2003)
GPU code nameNV34 B1NV28 A2
Market segmentDesktopDesktop
Release date17 March 2004 (20 years ago)16 February 2003 (21 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$36.99 no data

Detailed specifications

General parameters such as number of shaders, GPU core base clock and boost clock speeds, manufacturing process, texturing and calculation speed. Note that power consumption of some graphics cards can well exceed their nominal TDP, especially when overclocked.

Core clock speed270 MHz275 MHz
Number of transistors45 million36 million
Manufacturing process technology150 nm150 nm
Texture fill rate1.0802.200
ROPs44
TMUs48

Form factor & compatibility

Information on compatibility with other computer components. Useful when choosing a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. For desktop graphics cards it's interface and bus (motherboard compatibility), additional power connectors (power supply compatibility).

InterfaceAGP 8xAGP 8x
Length152 mm216 mm
Width1-slot1-slot
Supplementary power connectorsNoneNone

VRAM capacity and type

Parameters of VRAM installed: its type, size, bus, clock and resulting bandwidth. Integrated GPUs have no dedicated video RAM and use a shared part of system RAM.

Memory typeDDRSDR
Maximum RAM amount64 MB128 MB
Memory bus width128 Bit128 Bit
Memory clock speed166 MHz275 MHz
Memory bandwidth5.312 GB/s4.4 GB/s

Connectivity and outputs

Types and number of video connectors present on the reviewed GPUs. As a rule, data in this section is precise only for desktop reference ones (so-called Founders Edition for NVIDIA chips). OEM manufacturers may change the number and type of output ports, while for notebook cards availability of certain video outputs ports depends on the laptop model rather than on the card itself.

Display Connectors1x DVI, 1x VGA, 1x S-Video1x DVI, 1x VGA, 1x S-Video

API compatibility

List of supported 3D and general-purpose computing APIs, including their specific versions.

DirectX9.0a8.1
OpenGL1.5 (2.1)1.3
OpenCLN/AN/A
VulkanN/AN/A

Synthetic benchmark performance

Non-gaming benchmark results comparison. The combined score is measured on a 0-100 point scale.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark score. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

FX 5500 0.02
GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE 0.02

Passmark

This is the most ubiquitous GPU benchmark. It gives the graphics card a thorough evaluation under various types of load, providing four separate benchmarks for Direct3D versions 9, 10, 11 and 12 (the last being done in 4K resolution if possible), and few more tests engaging DirectCompute capabilities.

FX 5500 8
+33.3%
GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE 6

Gaming performance

Let's see how good the compared graphics cards are for gaming. Particular gaming benchmark results are measured in FPS.

Pros & cons summary


Recency 17 March 2004 16 February 2003
Maximum RAM amount 64 MB 128 MB

FX 5500 has an age advantage of 1 year.

GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE, on the other hand, has a 100% higher maximum VRAM amount.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between GeForce FX 5500 and GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE.


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Community ratings

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