GeForce RTX 2060 vs GeForce4 440 Go 64M

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 2060

2019Core: 1365 MHzBoost: 1680 MHz
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NVIDIA

GeForce4 440 Go 64M

2012Core: Up to 710 MHz
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GeForce RTX 2060 vs GeForce4 440 Go 64M 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 RTX 2060 vs GeForce4 440 Go 64M 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 RTX 2060 vs GeForce4 440 Go 64M: 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 RTX 2060

2019

Why buy it

  • 11874.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
  • 1100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 512 MB).
  • Better long-term bet: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • 400% higher power demand at 160W vs 32W.

GeForce4 440 Go 64M

2012

Why buy it

  • Draws 32W instead of 160W, a 128W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 2060 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
  • 2012 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 40.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $349 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce RTX 2060 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 11874.0% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 235133.3% in PassMark G3D (14,114 vs 6), so the answer here is pretty clean.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce RTX 2060 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 6 GB vs 512 MB of VRAM, the newer upscaling stack, DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, a 12nm process instead of 28nm, and 30 vs 0 ray-tracing units. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce RTX 2060 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

GeForce RTX 2060 vs GeForce4 440 Go 64M Technical Specifications

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

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 2060

The GeForce RTX 2060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 7 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1365 MHz to 1680 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 30 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,114 points. Launch price was $349.

NVIDIA

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 RTX 2060 scores 14,114 versus the GeForce4 440 Go 64M's 6 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 235133.3%. The GeForce RTX 2060 is built on Turing while the GeForce4 440 Go 64M uses Kepler, both on 12 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 384 (GeForce4 440 Go 64M). Raw compute: 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 0.5445 TFLOPS (GeForce4 440 Go 64M).

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060GeForce4 440 Go 64M
G3D Mark Score
14,114+235133%
6
Architecture
Turing
Kepler
Process Node
12 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
1920+400%
384
Compute (TFLOPS)
6.451 TFLOPS+1085%
0.5445 TFLOPS
ROPs
48+200%
16
TMUs
120+275%
32
L1 Cache
1.9 MB+6233%
0.03 MB
L2 Cache
3 MB+1100%
0.25 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce4 440 Go 64M supports the newer Upscaling support, whereas the GeForce RTX 2060 is capped at DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060GeForce4 440 Go 64M
Upscaling Tech
DLSS 2 Super Resolution
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 RTX 2060 has 6 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce4 440 Go 64M carries 512 MB. GeForce RTX 2060 gives you 1100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 192-bit on the GeForce RTX 2060 and 64-bit on the GeForce4 440 Go 64M. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 0.25 MB (GeForce4 440 Go 64M) — the GeForce RTX 2060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060GeForce4 440 Go 64M
VRAM Capacity
6 GB+1100%
0.5 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR5
Bus Width
192-bit+200%
64-bit
L2 Cache
3 MB+1100%
0.25 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 7.0 (GeForce4 440 Go 64M). Vulkan: 1.3 vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 1.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060GeForce4 440 Go 64M
DirectX
12 Ultimate (12_2)+71%
7.0
Vulkan
1.3
N/A
OpenGL
4.6+207%
1.5
Max Displays
4+100%
2
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060) vs None (GeForce4 440 Go 64M). Decoder: NVDEC (Turing) vs MPEG-2 VPE. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs MPEG-2 (GeForce4 440 Go 64M).

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060GeForce4 440 Go 64M
Encoder
NVENC (Turing)
None
Decoder
NVDEC (Turing)
MPEG-2 VPE
Codecs
H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1
MPEG-2
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2060 draws 160W versus the GeForce4 440 Go 64M's 32W — a 133.3% difference. The GeForce4 440 Go 64M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 350W (GeForce4 440 Go 64M). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 72 vs 85.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060GeForce4 440 Go 64M
TDP
160W
32W-80%
Recommended PSU
500W
350W-30%
Power Connector
8-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
229mm
0mm
Height
113mm
0mm
Slots
2
0-100%
Temp (Load)
72-15%
85
Perf/Watt
88.2+44000%
0.2
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Value Analysis

The newer card here is GeForce RTX 2060 (2019 vs 2012).

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060GeForce4 440 Go 64M
MSRP
$349
Codename
TU106
GK107
Release
January 7 2019
October 1 2012
Ranking
#168
#903

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