GeForce RTX 3070 vs GeForce4 440 Go 64M

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3070

2020Core: 1500 MHzBoost: 1725 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce4 440 Go 64M

2012Core: Up to 710 MHz

GeForce RTX 3070 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 3070 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 3070 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 3070

2020

Why buy it

  • 18222.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
  • 1500% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 512 MB).
  • Better long-term bet: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • 587.5% higher power demand at 220W vs 32W.

GeForce4 440 Go 64M

2012

Why buy it

  • Draws 32W instead of 220W, a 188W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3070 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 8 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 44.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce RTX 3070 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 18222.0% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 369433.3% in PassMark G3D (22,172 vs 6), so the answer here is pretty clean.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce RTX 3070 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 8 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 46 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 3070 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

GeForce RTX 3070 vs GeForce4 440 Go 64M Technical Specifications

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

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3070

The GeForce RTX 3070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 1725 MHz. It has 5888 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 220W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,172 points. Launch price was $499.

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 3070 scores 22,172 versus the GeForce4 440 Go 64M's 6 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 369433.3%. The GeForce RTX 3070 is built on Ampere while the GeForce4 440 Go 64M uses Kepler, both on 8 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 384 (GeForce4 440 Go 64M). Raw compute: 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 0.5445 TFLOPS (GeForce4 440 Go 64M).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070GeForce4 440 Go 64M
G3D Mark Score
22,172+369433%
6
Architecture
Ampere
Kepler
Process Node
8 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
5888+1433%
384
Compute (TFLOPS)
20.31 TFLOPS+3630%
0.5445 TFLOPS
ROPs
96+500%
16
TMUs
184+475%
32
L1 Cache
5.8 MB+19233%
0.03 MB
L2 Cache
4 MB+1500%
0.25 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce4 440 Go 64M supports the newer Upscaling support, whereas the GeForce RTX 3070 is capped at DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070GeForce4 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 3070 has 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce4 440 Go 64M carries 512 MB. GeForce RTX 3070 gives you 1500% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 256-bit on the GeForce RTX 3070 and 64-bit on the GeForce4 440 Go 64M. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 0.25 MB (GeForce4 440 Go 64M) — the GeForce RTX 3070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070GeForce4 440 Go 64M
VRAM Capacity
8 GB+1500%
0.5 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR5
Bus Width
256-bit+300%
64-bit
L2 Cache
4 MB+1500%
0.25 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 7.0 (GeForce4 440 Go 64M). Vulkan: 1.4 vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 1.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070GeForce4 440 Go 64M
DirectX
12 Ultimate+71%
7.0
Vulkan
1.4
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 3070) vs None (GeForce4 440 Go 64M). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs MPEG-2 VPE. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs MPEG-2 (GeForce4 440 Go 64M).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070GeForce4 440 Go 64M
Encoder
NVENC 7th gen
None
Decoder
NVDEC 5th gen
MPEG-2 VPE
Codecs
H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9
MPEG-2
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3070 draws 220W versus the GeForce4 440 Go 64M's 32W — a 149.2% difference. The GeForce4 440 Go 64M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 350W (GeForce4 440 Go 64M). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070GeForce4 440 Go 64M
TDP
220W
32W-85%
Recommended PSU
650W
350W-46%
Power Connector
8-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
242mm
0mm
Height
112mm
0mm
Slots
2
0-100%
Temp (Load)
75°C-12%
85
Perf/Watt
100.8+50300%
0.2
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Value Analysis

The newer card here is GeForce RTX 3070 (2020 vs 2012).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070GeForce4 440 Go 64M
MSRP
$499
Codename
GA104
GK107
Release
September 1 2020
October 1 2012
Ranking
#63
#903

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