GeForce RTX 3070 vs GeForce4 MX 440SE

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3070

2020Core: 1500 MHzBoost: 1725 MHz
RTX family
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NVIDIA

GeForce4 MX 440SE

2020Core: 1395 MHzBoost: 1575 MHz
Similar parts
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GeForce RTX 3070 vs GeForce4 MX 440SE 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 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 3070 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 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

  • 780% higher power demand at 220W vs 25W.
  • 46.7% longer card at 242mm vs 165mm.

GeForce4 MX 440SE

2020

Why buy it

  • Draws 25W instead of 220W, a 195W reduction.
  • Measures 165mm instead of 242mm, a 77mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

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.
  • 2020 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
  • 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 443340% in PassMark G3D (22,172 vs 5), 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 12nm, 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 MX 440SE 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 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.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3070 scores 22,172 versus the GeForce4 MX 440SE's 5 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 443340%. The GeForce RTX 3070 is built on Ampere while the GeForce4 MX 440SE uses Turing, both on 8 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 896 (GeForce4 MX 440SE). Raw compute: 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 3.226 TFLOPS (GeForce4 MX 440SE). Boost clocks: 1725 MHz vs 1575 MHz.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070GeForce4 MX 440SE
G3D Mark Score
22,172+443340%
5
Architecture
Ampere
Turing
Process Node
8 nm
12 nm
Shading Units
5888+557%
896
Compute (TFLOPS)
20.31 TFLOPS+530%
3.226 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1725 MHz+10%
1575 MHz
ROPs
96+200%
32
TMUs
184+188%
64

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

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

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070GeForce4 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 3070 has 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce4 MX 440SE 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 MX 440SE.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070GeForce4 MX 440SE
VRAM Capacity
8 GB+1500%
0.5 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR5
Bus Width
256-bit+300%
64-bit
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 7.0 (GeForce4 MX 440SE). Vulkan: 1.4 vs None. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 1.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070GeForce4 MX 440SE
DirectX
12 Ultimate+71%
7.0
Vulkan
1.4
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 3070) vs No (GeForce4 MX 440SE). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs No.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070GeForce4 MX 440SE
Encoder
NVENC 7th gen
No
Decoder
NVDEC 5th gen
No
Codecs
H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3070 draws 220W versus the GeForce4 MX 440SE's 25W — a 159.2% difference. The GeForce4 MX 440SE is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3070) 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°C vs 60°C.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070GeForce4 MX 440SE
TDP
220W
25W-89%
Recommended PSU
650W
350W-46%
Power Connector
8-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
242mm
165mm
Height
112mm
100mm
Slots
2
1-50%
Temp (Load)
75°C
60°C-20%
Perf/Watt
100.8+50300%
0.2
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 3070 came in at $499, while the GeForce4 MX 440SE launched at $0. On MSRP, GeForce4 MX 440SE was 100+% cheaper ($499 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.4 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs Infinity (GeForce4 MX 440SE) — the GeForce4 MX 440SE offers Infinity% better value.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070GeForce4 MX 440SE
MSRP
$499
$0-100%
Performance per Dollar
44.4
Infinity
Codename
GA104
N17S-G5 / GP107-670-A1
Release
September 1 2020
August 1 2020
Ranking
#63
#523

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