GeForce GT 440 vs GeForce 825M
GeForce GT 440
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GeForce 825M
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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 GT 440 is positioned at rank 129 and the GeForce 825M is on rank 119, so the GeForce 825M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 440
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 825M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 440 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 825M.
| Insight | GeForce GT 440 | GeForce 825M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 825M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 825M holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $40), it costs 25% less, resulting in a 31.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GT 440 | GeForce 825M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+31.8%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($40) | ✅More affordable ($30) |
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 GT 440 and GeForce 825M
GeForce GT 440
The GeForce GT 440 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 29 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 993 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 64W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 770 points. Launch price was $89.
GeForce 825M
The GeForce 825M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 26 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1071 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: 761 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 440 scores 770 and the GeForce 825M reaches 761 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 440 is built on Kepler while the GeForce 825M uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 440) vs 384 (GeForce 825M). Raw compute: 0.7626 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 440) vs 0.9032 TFLOPS (GeForce 825M).
| Feature | GeForce GT 440 | GeForce 825M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 770+1% | 761 |
| Architecture | Kepler | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7626 TFLOPS | 0.9032 TFLOPS+18% |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 32 | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 32 KB | 192 KB+500% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 440 | GeForce 825M |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (GeForce GT 440) vs 1 MB (GeForce 825M) — the GeForce 825M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GT 440 | GeForce 825M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11 (11_0) (GeForce GT 440) vs 11.0 (GeForce 825M). Vulkan: N/A vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GT 440 | GeForce 825M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11 (11_0) | 11.0 |
| Vulkan | N/A | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 4+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (GeForce GT 440) vs NVENC 1 (GeForce 825M). Decoder: PureVideo HD (VP4) vs PureVideo HD VP5. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GT 440) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 (GeForce 825M).
| Feature | GeForce GT 440 | GeForce 825M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | NVENC 1 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD (VP4) | PureVideo HD VP5 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 440 draws 64W versus the GeForce 825M's 33W — a 63.9% difference. The GeForce 825M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GT 440) vs 350W (GeForce 825M). Power connectors: None vs Legacy. Card length: 145mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 65 vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce GT 440 | GeForce 825M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 64W | 33W-48% |
| Recommended PSU | 300W-14% | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | Legacy |
| Length | 145mm | 0mm |
| Height | 111mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 65-13% | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 12.0 | 23.1+93% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 825M costs 25% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 19.3 (GeForce GT 440) vs 25.4 (GeForce 825M) — the GeForce 825M offers 31.6% better value. The GeForce 825M is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2014).
| Feature | GeForce GT 440 | GeForce 825M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $79 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40 | $30-25% |
| Performance per Dollar | 19.3 | 25.4+32% |
| Codename | GK107 | GM108 |
| Release | May 29 2014 | August 26 2015 |
| Ranking | #777 | #768 |
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