GeForce 6200A
VS
GeForce4 MX 440

GeForce 6200A vs GeForce4 MX 440

NVIDIA

GeForce 6200A

2015Core: 928 MHzBoost: 941 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce4 MX 440

2020Core: 1395 MHzBoost: 1575 MHz

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce4 MX 440

#739
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
361900%
#741
328067%
#742
327200%
#746
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
297533%
#747
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
295500%
#749
GeForce2 MX/MX 400
MSRP: $129|Avg: $15
100%
#750
GeForce4 MX 440
MSRP: $149|Avg: $49
100%
#751
RADEON 7200
MSRP: $99|Avg: $45
100%
#752
GeForce 256
MSRP: $199|Avg: $20
100%
#753
GeForce2 MX
MSRP: $129|Avg: $49
67%
#754
GeForce4 440
MSRP: $469|Avg: $49
33%
#755
GeForce3
MSRP: $499|Avg: $49
33%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce4 MX 440 uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce4 MX 440 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 6200A lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce4 MX 440 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 25% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce 6200A offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

InsightGeForce 6200AGeForce4 MX 440
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-25%)
Leading raw performance (+25%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
✅ More VRAM (+98.4%)
❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce4 MX 440 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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 GeForce 6200A and GeForce4 MX 440

NVIDIA

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.

NVIDIA

GeForce4 MX 440

The GeForce4 MX 440 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 1 2020. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1395 MHz to 1575 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 25W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce 6200A scores 4 versus the GeForce4 MX 440's 5 — the GeForce4 MX 440 leads by 25%. The GeForce 6200A is built on Maxwell while the GeForce4 MX 440 uses Turing, both on 28 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 6200A) vs 896 (GeForce4 MX 440). Raw compute: 0.7227 TFLOPS (GeForce 6200A) vs 3.226 TFLOPS (GeForce4 MX 440). Boost clocks: 941 MHz vs 1575 MHz.

FeatureGeForce 6200AGeForce4 MX 440
G3D Mark Score
4
5+25%
Architecture
Maxwell
Turing
Process Node
28 nm
12 nm
Shading Units
384
896+133%
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.7227 TFLOPS
3.226 TFLOPS+346%
Boost Clock
941 MHz
1575 MHz+67%
ROPs
8
32+300%
TMUs
24
64+167%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce 6200AGeForce4 MX 440
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
Standard
💾

Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce 6200A comes with 128 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce4 MX 440 has 65 MB. The GeForce 6200A offers 98.4% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.

FeatureGeForce 6200AGeForce4 MX 440
VRAM Capacity
0.125 GB+98%
0.063 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
128-bit+100%
64-bit
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 9.0c (GeForce 6200A) vs 7.0 (GeForce4 MX 440). OpenGL: 2.1 vs 1.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

FeatureGeForce 6200AGeForce4 MX 440
DirectX
9.0c+29%
7.0
OpenGL
2.1+40%
1.5
Max Displays
2
2
🎬

Media & Encoding

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

FeatureGeForce 6200AGeForce4 MX 440
Encoder
No
None
Decoder
PureVideo
MPEG-2 Decoder
Codecs
MPEG-2
MPEG-2
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 6200A draws 33W versus the GeForce4 MX 440's 25W — a 27.6% difference. The GeForce4 MX 440 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 6200A) vs 350W (GeForce4 MX 440). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 168mm vs 165mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 65°C vs 60°C.

FeatureGeForce 6200AGeForce4 MX 440
TDP
33W
25W-24%
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
Legacy
PCIe-powered
Length
168mm
165mm
Height
100mm
100mm
Slots
1
1
Temp (Load)
65°C
60°C-8%
Perf/Watt
0.1
0.2+100%
💰

Value Analysis

The GeForce 6200A launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the GeForce4 MX 440 launched at $149 and now averages $49. The GeForce 6200A costs 100+% less ($49 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (GeForce 6200A) vs 0.1 (GeForce4 MX 440) — the GeForce 6200A offers Infinity% better value. The GeForce4 MX 440 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2015).

FeatureGeForce 6200AGeForce4 MX 440
MSRP
$0-100%
$149
Avg Price (30d)
$0-100%
$49
Performance per Dollar
Infinity
0.1
Codename
GM108
N17S-G5 / GP107-670-A1
Release
March 13 2015
August 1 2020
Ranking
#810
#523