
GeForce FX 5200 vs GeForce4 440 Go 64M

GeForce FX 5200
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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. The GeForce FX 5200 is positioned at rank 374 and the GeForce4 440 Go 64M is on rank 741, so the GeForce FX 5200 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce FX 5200
Performance Per Dollar GeForce4 440 Go 64M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce FX 5200 is significantly newer (2025 vs 2012). The GeForce FX 5200 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce4 440 Go 64M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce FX 5200 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 33.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce4 440 Go 64M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce FX 5200 | GeForce4 440 Go 64M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+33.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-33.3%) |
| Longevity | Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) (5nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce FX 5200 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 FX 5200 and GeForce4 440 Go 64M

GeForce FX 5200
The GeForce FX 5200 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 30 2025. It features the Rankine architecture. The core clock ranges from 2017 MHz to 2407 MHz. It has 21760 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 575W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 170 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8 points. Launch price was $1,999.

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.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce FX 5200 scores 8 versus the GeForce4 440 Go 64M's 6 — the GeForce FX 5200 leads by 33.3%. The GeForce FX 5200 is built on Rankine while the GeForce4 440 Go 64M uses Kepler, both on 5 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 21,760 (GeForce FX 5200) vs 384 (GeForce4 440 Go 64M). Raw compute: 104.8 TFLOPS (GeForce FX 5200) vs 0.5445 TFLOPS (GeForce4 440 Go 64M).
| Feature | GeForce FX 5200 | GeForce4 440 Go 64M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 8+33% | 6 |
| Architecture | Rankine | Kepler |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 21760+5567% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 104.8 TFLOPS+19147% | 0.5445 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 176+1000% | 16 |
| TMUs | 680+2025% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 21.3 MB+70900% | 0.03 MB |
| L2 Cache | 96 MB+38300% | 0.25 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce FX 5200 | GeForce4 440 Go 64M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 FX 5200 comes with 128 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce4 440 Go 64M has 512 MB. The GeForce4 440 Go 64M offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 96 MB (GeForce FX 5200) vs 0.25 MB (GeForce4 440 Go 64M) — the GeForce FX 5200 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce FX 5200 | GeForce4 440 Go 64M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.125 GB | 0.5 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 96 MB+38300% | 0.25 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9.0a (GeForce FX 5200) vs 7.0 (GeForce4 440 Go 64M). Vulkan: N/A vs N/A. OpenGL: 1.5 vs 1.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce FX 5200 | GeForce4 440 Go 64M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9.0a+29% | 7.0 |
| Vulkan | N/A | N/A |
| OpenGL | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (GeForce FX 5200) vs None (GeForce4 440 Go 64M). Decoder: MPEG-2 Motion Compensation vs MPEG-2 VPE. Supported codecs: MPEG-2 (GeForce FX 5200) vs MPEG-2 (GeForce4 440 Go 64M).
| Feature | GeForce FX 5200 | GeForce4 440 Go 64M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | None |
| Decoder | MPEG-2 Motion Compensation | MPEG-2 VPE |
| Codecs | MPEG-2 | MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce FX 5200 draws 575W versus the GeForce4 440 Go 64M's 32W — a 178.9% difference. The GeForce4 440 Go 64M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce FX 5200) vs 350W (GeForce4 440 Go 64M). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 152mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 70 vs 85.
| Feature | GeForce FX 5200 | GeForce4 440 Go 64M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 575W | 32W-94% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 152mm | 0mm |
| Height | 100mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 70-18% | 85 |
| Perf/Watt | 0.0 | 0.2 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce FX 5200 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2012).
| Feature | GeForce FX 5200 | GeForce4 440 Go 64M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $70 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $25 | — |
| Codename | GB202 | GK107 |
| Release | January 30 2025 | October 1 2012 |
| Ranking | #3 | #903 |
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