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 MX 440SE 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 MX 440SE: 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.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 0 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅2300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 512 MB).
✅Better long-term bet: Ampere on 8nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌580% higher power demand at 170W vs 25W.
❌46.7% longer card at 242mm vs 165mm.

GeForce4 MX 440SE

2020

Why buy it

✅Draws 25W instead of 170W, a 145W reduction.
✅Measures 165mm instead of 242mm, a 77mm 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.
❌2020 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 51.7 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $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 12nm, 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 today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

GeForce RTX 3060 vs GeForce4 MX 440SE 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 MX 440SE

The GeForce4 MX 440SE is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 1 2020. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1395 MHz to 1575 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 25W. Manufactured using 12 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 MX 440SE's 5 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 339800%. The GeForce RTX 3060 is built on Ampere while the GeForce4 MX 440SE uses Turing, both on 8 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 896 (GeForce4 MX 440SE). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 3.226 TFLOPS (GeForce4 MX 440SE). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 1575 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	GeForce4 MX 440SE
G3D Mark Score	16,995+339800%	5
Architecture	Ampere	Turing
Process Node	8 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	3584+300%	896
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.74 TFLOPS+295%	3.226 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1777 MHz+13%	1575 MHz
ROPs	48+50%	32
TMUs	112+75%	64

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

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

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	GeForce4 MX 440SE
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 MX 440SE 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 MX 440SE.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	GeForce4 MX 440SE
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+2300%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	192-bit+200%	64-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 7.0 (GeForce4 MX 440SE). Vulkan: 1.3 vs None. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 1.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	GeForce4 MX 440SE
DirectX	12 Ultimate+71%	7.0
Vulkan	1.3	None
OpenGL	4.6+254%	1.3
Max Displays	4+300%	1

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 3060) vs No (GeForce4 MX 440SE). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs No.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	GeForce4 MX 440SE
Encoder	NVENC 7th Gen	No
Decoder	NVDEC 5th Gen	No
Codecs	AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 draws 170W versus the GeForce4 MX 440SE's 25W — a 148.7% difference. The GeForce4 MX 440SE is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 350W (GeForce4 MX 440SE). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 165mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 60°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	GeForce4 MX 440SE
TDP	170W	25W-85%
Recommended PSU	550W	350W-36%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	165mm
Height	112mm	100mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	75	60°C-20%
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 MX 440SE launched at $0. On MSRP, GeForce4 MX 440SE was 100+% cheaper ($329 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 51.7 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs Infinity (GeForce4 MX 440SE) — the GeForce4 MX 440SE offers Infinity% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 3060 (2021 vs 2020).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	GeForce4 MX 440SE
MSRP	$329	$0-100%
Performance per Dollar	51.7	Infinity
Codename	GA106	N17S-G5 / GP107-670-A1
Release	January 12 2021	August 1 2020
Ranking	#114	#523

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