GeForce 6200A vs GeForce4 MX 440SE

NVIDIA

GeForce 6200A

2015Core: 928 MHzBoost: 941 MHz
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NVIDIA

GeForce4 MX 440SE

2020Core: 1395 MHzBoost: 1575 MHz
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GeForce 6200A vs GeForce4 MX 440SE Performance Spectrum

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.

GeForce 6200A vs GeForce4 MX 440SE FPS Benchmarks

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

Search any supported game below to compare 1080p FPS for both components.

GeForce 6200A vs GeForce4 MX 440SE: 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

  • Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

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.
  • 32% higher power demand at 33W vs 25W.

GeForce4 MX 440SE

2020

Why buy it

  • +25% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • 300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (512 MB vs 128 MB).
  • GeForce 6200A is already obsolete for modern gaming, so GeForce4 MX 440SE is the less risky modern option long term.
  • Draws 25W instead of 33W, a 8W reduction.
  • Measures 165mm instead of 168mm, a 3mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

  • 2020 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce4 MX 440SE 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?
GeForce4 MX 440SE is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 512 MB vs 128 MB of VRAM, a 12nm process instead of 28nm, and a newer 2020 generation instead of 2015. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce4 MX 440SE makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

GeForce 6200A vs GeForce4 MX 440SE Technical Specifications

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

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 440SE

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

FeatureGeForce 6200AGeForce4 MX 440SE
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 440SE
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 MX 440SE carries 512 MB. GeForce4 MX 440SE 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 MX 440SE.

FeatureGeForce 6200AGeForce4 MX 440SE
VRAM Capacity
0.125 GB
0.5 GB+300%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
128-bit+100%
64-bit
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 9.0c (GeForce 6200A) vs 7.0 (GeForce4 MX 440SE). Vulkan: None vs None. OpenGL: 2.1 vs 1.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 1.

FeatureGeForce 6200AGeForce4 MX 440SE
DirectX
9.0c+29%
7.0
Vulkan
None
None
OpenGL
2.1+62%
1.3
Max Displays
2+100%
1
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 6200A) vs No (GeForce4 MX 440SE). Decoder: PureVideo vs No.

FeatureGeForce 6200AGeForce4 MX 440SE
Encoder
No
No
Decoder
PureVideo
No
Codecs
MPEG-2
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 6200A draws 33W versus the GeForce4 MX 440SE's 25W — a 27.6% difference. The GeForce4 MX 440SE is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 6200A) vs 350W (GeForce4 MX 440SE). 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 440SE
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%
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce 6200A came in at $0, while the GeForce4 MX 440SE launched at $0. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): Infinity (GeForce 6200A) vs Infinity (GeForce4 MX 440SE) — the GeForce4 MX 440SE offers NaN% better value. The newer card here is GeForce4 MX 440SE (2020 vs 2015).

FeatureGeForce 6200AGeForce4 MX 440SE
MSRP
$0
$0
Performance per Dollar
Infinity
Infinity
Codename
GM108
N17S-G5 / GP107-670-A1
Release
March 13 2015
August 1 2020
Ranking
#810
#523

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