GeForce4 Go 4200

Laptop GPU

Kelvin GeForce 4 Series Laptop Laptop DDR 2002 Notebook OEM

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At a Glance

Entry Type: Laptop GPU
Architecture: Kelvin
Series: GeForce 4 Series
GPU Die: NV28
Launch Date: 2002-11-14
TMUs: 8
ROPs: 4
Memory: 64 MB DDR
Bus Width: 64-bit
Interface: AGP 8x
Data Confidence: Partial

GPU Specs

Identity
Entry Type	Laptop GPU
Official Name	NVIDIA GeForce4 Go 4200
GPU Codename	NV28
Architecture	Kelvin
Launch Date	2002-11-14
Market Segment Notes	Laptop in GeForce 4 Series
Core Specs
GPU Die	NV28
Process Node	TSMC 150 nm
Transistor Count	0.06 billion
Die Size	142 mm²
CUDA Cores	0
SM Count	0
TMUs	8
ROPs	4
Base Clock	200 MHz
Boost Clock	200 MHz
Pixel Fillrate	0.8 GP/s
Texture Fillrate	1.6 GT/s
Memory
Memory Size	64 MB
Memory Type	DDR
Memory Bus Width	64-bit
Memory Clock	200 MHz
Memory Bandwidth	3.2 GB/s
Board and Display
Power Connectors	None
Interface	AGP 8x
Board Partner Model	Reference or OEM specification
Reference Design	OEM design
Software
DirectX Support	DirectX 8.1
OpenGL Support	OpenGL 1.5
Driver Branch Notes	Driver support depends on architecture, operating system, and current NVIDIA driver branch.
Windows Support Notes	Check the current NVIDIA driver branch and OEM support policy for this exact GPU.
Linux Support Notes	Check the current NVIDIA Linux driver branch, distribution packages, and kernel compatibility for this exact GPU.

Overview

GeForce4 Go 4200 is an NVIDIA GPU entry in the GeForce 4 Series family. It is listed with Kelvin architecture and NV28 silicon.

Key reference data: 64 MB DDR memory, 64-bit memory bus.

Laptop implementations can vary by OEM power limit, cooling, memory configuration, and driver package.

Why It Mattered

GeForce4 Go 4200 matters as a mobile GeForce 4 Series implementation from the Kelvin generation around 2002. Laptop GPU names often hide large differences in power limits, cooling, memory, and OEM firmware, so tracking the exact variant explains why similarly named systems can perform differently.

Collector Notes

For archival use, record the exact laptop or module model, OEM subsystem ID, TGP or power profile, memory size and type, VBIOS, cooling design, display mux or Optimus behavior, and driver package used by the system vendor.

Used-Market Caution

Do not buy a laptop by GPU name alone. Confirm the exact laptop model, TGP, memory configuration, charger, cooling condition, display mux, BIOS support, driver branch, battery health, and whether the GPU is soldered or part of a replaceable module.

Known Issues

Known issues pending source review.

SourcesPartial

Sources reviewed: 2026-06-20

This entry is still being source-checked.

Specifications are currently based on reference/spec-dump sources. Historical notes require additional source review.

Data confidence and source status

Partial entry. Core specifications may be present, but history, variant notes, known issues, and source review may be incomplete.

Verified: core specifications and historical notes have been reviewed against listed sources.
Partial: core specifications may be present, but history, variant notes, known issues, and source review may be incomplete.
Imported: spec-only imported entry pending editorial source review.
Needs source review: narrative notes are incomplete until reviewed.

Independent reference sources

TechPowerUp GPU SpecsModel-level specification reference for this GPU entryOpen source

Derived datasets and spec dumps

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Overview

Why It Mattered

Collector Notes

Used-Market Caution

Known Issues

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