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 3060 vs GeForce4 440 FPS Benchmarks

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

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GeForce RTX 3060 vs GeForce4 440: 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 3060

2021

Why buy it

✅14548.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $140 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $469 MSRP).
✅Delivers 484438.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 0.0 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs $469 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅2300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 512 MB).

Trade-offs

❌415.2% higher power demand at 170W vs 33W.
❌42.4% longer card at 242mm vs 170mm.

GeForce4 440

2015

Why buy it

✅Draws 33W instead of 170W, a 137W reduction.
✅Measures 170mm instead of 242mm, a 72mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌2015 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
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42.6% HIGHER MSRP
$469 MSRPvs$329 MSRP

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce RTX 3060 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 14548.0% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 339800% in PassMark G3D (16,995 vs 5), so the answer here is pretty clean.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 3060 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 12 GB vs 512 MB of VRAM, the newer upscaling stack, DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, a 8nm process instead of 28nm, and 28 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 3060 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $140 cheaper on MSRP at $329 vs $469, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 484438.3% (51.7 vs 0.0), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce RTX 3060 vs GeForce4 440 Technical Specifications

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

GeForce RTX 3060

The GeForce RTX 3060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1320 MHz to 1777 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 170W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,995 points. Launch price was $329.

GeForce4 440

The GeForce4 440 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1072 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: 5 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 scores 16,995 versus the GeForce4 440's 5 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 339800%. The GeForce RTX 3060 is built on Ampere while the GeForce4 440 uses Maxwell, both on 8 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 384 (GeForce4 440). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 0.9032 TFLOPS (GeForce4 440). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 1176 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	GeForce4 440
G3D Mark Score	16,995+339800%	5
Architecture	Ampere	Maxwell
Process Node	8 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	3584+833%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.74 TFLOPS+1311%	0.9032 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1777 MHz+51%	1176 MHz
ROPs	48+500%	8
TMUs	112+367%	24
L1 Cache	3.5 MB+1742%	0.19 MB
L2 Cache	3 MB+200%	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce4 440 supports the newer Upscaling support, whereas the GeForce RTX 3060 is capped at DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	GeForce4 440
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 3060 has 12 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce4 440 carries 512 MB. GeForce RTX 3060 gives you 2300% 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 3060 and 64-bit on the GeForce4 440. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 1 MB (GeForce4 440) — the GeForce RTX 3060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	GeForce4 440
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+2300%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	192-bit+200%	64-bit
L2 Cache	3 MB+200%	1 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 7.0 (GeForce4 440). Vulkan: 1.3 vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 1.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	GeForce4 440
DirectX	12 Ultimate+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 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 3060) vs None (GeForce4 440). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs None. Supported codecs: AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs MPEG-2 (GeForce4 440).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	GeForce4 440
Encoder	NVENC 7th Gen	None
Decoder	NVDEC 5th Gen	None
Codecs	AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9	MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 draws 170W versus the GeForce4 440's 33W — a 135% difference. The GeForce4 440 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 350W (GeForce4 440). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 170mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 70.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	GeForce4 440
TDP	170W	33W-81%
Recommended PSU	550W	350W-36%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	170mm
Height	112mm	100mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	75	70-7%
Perf/Watt	100.0+49900%	0.2

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 3060 came in at $329, while the GeForce4 440 launched at $469. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 3060 was 29.9% cheaper ($140 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 51.7 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 0.0 (GeForce4 440) — the GeForce RTX 3060 offers 100+% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 3060 (2021 vs 2015).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	GeForce4 440
MSRP	$329-30%	$469
Performance per Dollar	51.7	0.0
Codename	GA106	GM108
Release	January 12 2021	March 13 2015
Ranking	#114	#847

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