GeForce 256 vs GeForce4 440 Go 64M

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.

GeForce 256 vs GeForce4 440 Go 64M FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce 256 vs GeForce4 440 Go 64M: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce 256

2019

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 0.0 vs 0 G3D/$ ($199 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅GeForce4 440 Go 64M is already obsolete for modern gaming, so GeForce 256 is the less risky modern option long term.
✅Draws 10W instead of 32W, a 22W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (5 vs 6).
❌2019 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.

GeForce4 440 Go 64M

2012

Why buy it

✅+20% higher PassMark G3D performance.

Trade-offs

❌2012 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 0.0 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $199 MSRP).
❌220% higher power demand at 32W vs 10W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce4 440 Go 64M is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 20% in PassMark G3D (6 vs 5), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce 256 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a 14nm process instead of 28nm and a newer 2019 generation instead of 2012. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce 256 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. GeForce4 440 Go 64M still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

GeForce 256 vs GeForce4 440 Go 64M Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

GeForce 256

The GeForce 256 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 20 2019. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 937 MHz to 1038 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 10W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5 points.

GeForce4 440 Go 64M

The GeForce4 440 Go 64M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 1 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is Up to 710 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 32W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce 256 scores 5 versus the GeForce4 440 Go 64M's 6 — the GeForce4 440 Go 64M leads by 20%. The GeForce 256 is built on Pascal while the GeForce4 440 Go 64M uses Kepler, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 256) vs 384 (GeForce4 440 Go 64M). Raw compute: 0.7972 TFLOPS (GeForce 256) vs 0.5445 TFLOPS (GeForce4 440 Go 64M).

Feature	GeForce 256	GeForce4 440 Go 64M
G3D Mark Score	5	6+20%
Architecture	Pascal	Kepler
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7972 TFLOPS+46%	0.5445 TFLOPS
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	24	32+33%
L1 Cache	144 KB+350%	32 KB
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 256	GeForce4 440 Go 64M
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards ship with 512 MB of GDDR5. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce 256 and 64-bit on the GeForce4 440 Go 64M. L2 Cache: 512 KB (GeForce 256) vs 256 KB (GeForce4 440 Go 64M) — the GeForce 256 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce 256	GeForce4 440 Go 64M
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 7.0 (GeForce 256) vs 7.0 (GeForce4 440 Go 64M). OpenGL: 1.2 vs 1.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce 256	GeForce4 440 Go 64M
DirectX	7.0	7.0
OpenGL	1.2	1.5+25%
Max Displays	1	2+100%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (GeForce 256) vs None (GeForce4 440 Go 64M). Decoder: MPEG-2 Motion Comp vs MPEG-2 VPE. Supported codecs: MPEG-2 (GeForce 256) vs MPEG-2 (GeForce4 440 Go 64M).

Feature	GeForce 256	GeForce4 440 Go 64M
Encoder	None	None
Decoder	MPEG-2 Motion Comp	MPEG-2 VPE
Codecs	MPEG-2	MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 256 draws 10W versus the GeForce4 440 Go 64M's 32W — a 104.8% difference. The GeForce 256 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 256) vs 350W (GeForce4 440 Go 64M). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 165mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 60°C vs 85.

Feature	GeForce 256	GeForce4 440 Go 64M
TDP	10W-69%	32W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	PCIe-powered
Length	165mm	0mm
Height	100mm	0mm
Slots	1	0-100%
Temp (Load)	60°C-29%	85
Perf/Watt	0.5+150%	0.2

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Value Analysis

The newer card here is GeForce 256 (2019 vs 2012).

Feature	GeForce 256	GeForce4 440 Go 64M
MSRP	$199	—
Codename	GP108B	GK107
Release	February 20 2019	October 1 2012
Ranking	#643	#903

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