GeForce RTX 4060 Ti vs GeForce4 440

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

2023Core: 2310 MHzBoost: 2535 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce4 440

2015Core: 1072 MHzBoost: 1176 MHz

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti vs GeForce4 440 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 4060 Ti 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 4060 Ti 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 4060 Ti

2023

Why buy it

  • 18480.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Costs $70 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $469 MSRP).
  • Delivers 532397.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 56.8 vs 0.0 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $469 MSRP).
  • Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
  • 1500% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 512 MB).

Trade-offs

  • 384.8% higher power demand at 160W vs 33W.
  • 41.2% longer card at 240mm vs 170mm.

GeForce4 440

2015

Why buy it

  • Draws 33W instead of 160W, a 127W reduction.
  • Measures 170mm instead of 240mm, a 70mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 Ti across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
  • 2015 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • 17.5% HIGHER MSRP
    $469 MSRPvs$399 MSRP

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 18480.0% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 452920% in PassMark G3D (22,651 vs 5), so the answer here is pretty clean.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 8 GB vs 512 MB of VRAM, the newer feature stack, with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) and DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023), while GeForce4 440 is limited to no meaningful modern upscaling stack and no comparable frame-generation support, a 5nm process instead of 28nm, and 34 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 4060 Ti makes the most sense to buy today. It is $70 cheaper on MSRP at $399 vs $469, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 532397.2% (56.8 vs 0.0), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti vs GeForce4 440 Technical Specifications

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

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2535 MHz. It has 4352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 34 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,651 points. Launch price was $399.

NVIDIA

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.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti scores 22,651 versus the GeForce4 440's 5 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti leads by 452920%. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce4 440 uses Maxwell, both on 5 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 384 (GeForce4 440). Raw compute: 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 0.9032 TFLOPS (GeForce4 440). Boost clocks: 2535 MHz vs 1176 MHz.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060 TiGeForce4 440
G3D Mark Score
22,651+452920%
5
Architecture
Ada Lovelace
Maxwell
Process Node
5 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
4352+1033%
384
Compute (TFLOPS)
22.06 TFLOPS+2342%
0.9032 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
2535 MHz+116%
1176 MHz
ROPs
48+500%
8
TMUs
136+467%
24
L1 Cache
4.3 MB+2163%
0.19 MB
L2 Cache
32 MB+3100%
1 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The clearest feature edge for the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. In games that support it, that can smooth out motion and lift perceived FPS. The GeForce4 440 does not have comparable native support in the same tier.The GeForce4 440 supports the newer Upscaling support, whereas the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is capped at DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060 TiGeForce4 440
Upscaling Tech
DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
Yes (DLSS 3.5)
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
NVIDIA Reflex
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti has 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce4 440 carries 512 MB. GeForce RTX 4060 Ti gives you 1500% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti and 64-bit on the GeForce4 440. L2 Cache: 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 1 MB (GeForce4 440) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060 TiGeForce4 440
VRAM Capacity
8 GB+1500%
0.5 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR5
Bus Width
128-bit+100%
64-bit
L2 Cache
32 MB+3100%
1 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 7.0 (GeForce4 440). Vulkan: 1.3 vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 1.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060 TiGeForce4 440
DirectX
12.2+74%
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: 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs None (GeForce4 440). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs None. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs MPEG-2 (GeForce4 440).

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060 TiGeForce4 440
Encoder
8th Gen NVENC
None
Decoder
5th Gen NVDEC
None
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1
MPEG-2
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti draws 160W versus the GeForce4 440's 33W — a 131.6% difference. The GeForce4 440 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 350W (GeForce4 440). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 240mm vs 170mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 70.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060 TiGeForce4 440
TDP
160W
33W-79%
Recommended PSU
550W
350W-36%
Power Connector
8-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
240mm
170mm
Height
111mm
100mm
Slots
2
1-50%
Temp (Load)
70°C
70
Perf/Watt
141.6+70700%
0.2
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti came in at $399, while the GeForce4 440 launched at $469. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 4060 Ti was 14.9% cheaper ($70 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 56.8 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 0.0 (GeForce4 440) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti offers 100+% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (2023 vs 2015).

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060 TiGeForce4 440
MSRP
$399-15%
$469
Performance per Dollar
56.8
0.0
Codename
AD106
GM108
Release
May 18 2023
March 13 2015
Ranking
#59
#847

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