GeForce 6200A vs GeForce4 440

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 6200A vs GeForce4 440 FPS Benchmarks

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

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GeForce 6200A vs GeForce4 440: 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 6200A

2015

Why buy it

✅Measures 168mm instead of 170mm, a 2mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (4 vs 5).
❌Less VRAM, with 128 MB vs 512 MB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2015 hardware with 128 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 $469 MSRP).

GeForce4 440

2015

Why buy it

✅+25% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 0.0 vs 0 G3D/$ ($469 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (512 MB vs 128 MB).

Trade-offs

❌2015 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce4 440 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 25% in PassMark G3D (5 vs 4), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.

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

GeForce 6200A is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond because it comes out ahead on the available hardware-headroom signals for this matchup.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce4 440 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, GeForce4 440 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, GeForce 6200A has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce 6200A vs GeForce4 440 Technical Specifications

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

GeForce 6200A

The GeForce 6200A is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 928 MHz to 941 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4 points.

GeForce4 440

The GeForce4 440 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1072 MHz to 1176 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce 6200A scores 4 versus the GeForce4 440's 5 — the GeForce4 440 leads by 25%. The GeForce 6200A is built on Maxwell while the GeForce4 440 uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 6200A) vs 384 (GeForce4 440). Raw compute: 0.7227 TFLOPS (GeForce 6200A) vs 0.9032 TFLOPS (GeForce4 440). Boost clocks: 941 MHz vs 1176 MHz.

Feature	GeForce 6200A	GeForce4 440
G3D Mark Score	4	5+25%
Architecture	Maxwell	Maxwell
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7227 TFLOPS	0.9032 TFLOPS+25%
Boost Clock	941 MHz	1176 MHz+25%
ROPs	8	8
TMUs	24	24
L1 Cache	192 KB	192 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 6200A	GeForce4 440
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)

The GeForce 6200A has 128 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce4 440 carries 512 MB. GeForce4 440 gives you 300% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce 6200A and 64-bit on the GeForce4 440.

Feature	GeForce 6200A	GeForce4 440
VRAM Capacity	0.125 GB	0.5 GB+300%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB	1 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 9.0c (GeForce 6200A) vs 7.0 (GeForce4 440). Vulkan: None vs N/A. OpenGL: 2.1 vs 1.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce 6200A	GeForce4 440
DirectX	9.0c+29%	7.0
Vulkan	None	N/A
OpenGL	2.1+40%	1.5
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 6200A) vs None (GeForce4 440). Decoder: PureVideo vs None. Supported codecs: MPEG-2 (GeForce 6200A) vs MPEG-2 (GeForce4 440).

Feature	GeForce 6200A	GeForce4 440
Encoder	No	None
Decoder	PureVideo	None
Codecs	MPEG-2	MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 6200A draws 33W versus the GeForce4 440's 33W — a 0% difference. The GeForce4 440 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 6200A) vs 350W (GeForce4 440). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 168mm vs 170mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 65°C vs 70.

Feature	GeForce 6200A	GeForce4 440
TDP	33W	33W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	PCIe-powered
Length	168mm	170mm
Height	100mm	100mm
Slots	1	1
Temp (Load)	65°C-7%	70
Perf/Watt	0.1	0.2+100%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce 6200A came in at $0, while the GeForce4 440 launched at $469. On MSRP, GeForce 6200A was 100+% cheaper ($469 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): Infinity (GeForce 6200A) vs 0.0 (GeForce4 440) — the GeForce 6200A offers 100+% better value.

Feature	GeForce 6200A	GeForce4 440
MSRP	$0-100%	$469
Performance per Dollar	Infinity	0.0
Codename	GM108	GM108
Release	March 13 2015	March 13 2015
Ranking	#810	#847

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