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GeForce GTX 850A
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GeForce GT 440
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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 GTX 850A is positioned at rank 473 and the GeForce GT 440 is on rank 129, so the GeForce GT 440 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 850A
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 440
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 440 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (2 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 850A.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 850A | GeForce GT 440 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GT 440 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GT 440 holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $50), it costs 20% less, resulting in a 25.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 850A | GeForce GT 440 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+25.5%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) | ✅More affordable ($40) |
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 GTX 850A and GeForce GT 440
GeForce GTX 850A
The GeForce GTX 850A is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 993 MHz to 1124 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 767 points.
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.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 850A scores 767 and the GeForce GT 440 reaches 770 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 850A is built on Maxwell while the GeForce GT 440 uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 640 (GeForce GTX 850A) vs 384 (GeForce GT 440). Raw compute: 1.439 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 850A) vs 0.7626 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 440).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 850A | GeForce GT 440 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 767 | 770 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Kepler |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 640+67% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.439 TFLOPS+89% | 0.7626 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 40+25% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB+900% | 32 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+700% | 0.25 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 850A | GeForce GT 440 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 850A comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 440 has 2 GB. The GeForce GT 440 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce GTX 850A) vs 0.25 MB (GeForce GT 440) — the GeForce GTX 850A has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 850A | GeForce GT 440 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 2 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+700% | 0.25 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 850A draws 75W versus the GeForce GT 440's 64W — a 15.8% difference. The GeForce GT 440 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 850A) vs 300W (GeForce GT 440). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 850A | GeForce GT 440 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 64W-15% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 300W-14% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Length | — | 145mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 65 |
| Perf/Watt | 10.2 | 12.0+18% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 850A launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the GeForce GT 440 launched at $79 and now averages $40. The GeForce GT 440 costs 20% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 15.3 (GeForce GTX 850A) vs 19.3 (GeForce GT 440) — the GeForce GT 440 offers 26.1% better value. The GeForce GTX 850A is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2014).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 850A | GeForce GT 440 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150 | $79-47% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $40-20% |
| Performance per Dollar | 15.3 | 19.3+26% |
| Codename | GM107 | GK107 |
| Release | March 13 2015 | May 29 2014 |
| Ranking | #621 | #777 |
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