GeForce3 Ti 200 vs GeForce4 440

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.

GeForce3 Ti 200 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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GeForce3 Ti 200 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.

GeForce3 Ti 200

2018

Why buy it

✅Costs $320 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $469 MSRP).
✅Delivers 151.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 0.0 vs 0.0 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs $469 MSRP).
✅GeForce4 440 is already obsolete for modern gaming, so GeForce3 Ti 200 is the less risky modern option long term.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (4 vs 5).
❌2018 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
❌551.5% higher power demand at 215W vs 33W.

GeForce4 440

2015

Why buy it

✅+25% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Draws 33W instead of 215W, a 182W reduction.
✅Measures 170mm instead of 183mm, a 13mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌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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214.8% HIGHER MSRP
$469 MSRPvs$149 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0.0 vs 0.0 G3D/$ ($469 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce4 440 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 25% in PassMark G3D (5 vs 4), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.

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

GeForce3 Ti 200 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a 12nm process instead of 28nm, 46 vs 0 ray-tracing units, and a newer 2018 generation instead of 2015. That gives it the more rounded hardware package for newer games.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce3 Ti 200 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $320 cheaper on MSRP at $149 vs $469, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 151.8% (0.0 vs 0.0), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. GeForce4 440 still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

GeForce3 Ti 200 vs GeForce4 440 Technical Specifications

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

GeForce3 Ti 200

The GeForce3 Ti 200 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 20 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1515 MHz to 1710 MHz. It has 2944 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 215W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4 points. Launch price was $699.

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 GeForce3 Ti 200 scores 4 versus the GeForce4 440's 5 — the GeForce4 440 leads by 25%. The GeForce3 Ti 200 is built on Turing while the GeForce4 440 uses Maxwell, both on 12 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 2,944 (GeForce3 Ti 200) vs 384 (GeForce4 440). Raw compute: 10.07 TFLOPS (GeForce3 Ti 200) vs 0.9032 TFLOPS (GeForce4 440). Boost clocks: 1710 MHz vs 1176 MHz.

Feature	GeForce3 Ti 200	GeForce4 440
G3D Mark Score	4	5+25%
Architecture	Turing	Maxwell
Process Node	12 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2944+667%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	10.07 TFLOPS+1015%	0.9032 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1710 MHz+45%	1176 MHz
ROPs	64+700%	8
TMUs	184+667%	24
L1 Cache	2.9 MB+1426%	0.19 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB+300%	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce3 Ti 200	GeForce4 440
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	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)

Both cards ship with 512 MB of GDDR5. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the GeForce3 Ti 200 and 64-bit on the GeForce4 440. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce3 Ti 200) vs 1 MB (GeForce4 440) — the GeForce3 Ti 200 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce3 Ti 200	GeForce4 440
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB+300%	1 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 8.1 (GeForce3 Ti 200) vs 7.0 (GeForce4 440). Vulkan: N/A vs N/A. OpenGL: 1.3 vs 1.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce3 Ti 200	GeForce4 440
DirectX	8.1+16%	7.0
Vulkan	N/A	N/A
OpenGL	1.3	1.5+15%
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (GeForce3 Ti 200) vs None (GeForce4 440). Decoder: None vs None. Supported codecs: MPEG-2 (GeForce3 Ti 200) vs MPEG-2 (GeForce4 440).

Feature	GeForce3 Ti 200	GeForce4 440
Encoder	None	None
Decoder	None	None
Codecs	MPEG-2	MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce3 Ti 200 draws 215W versus the GeForce4 440's 33W — a 146.8% difference. The GeForce4 440 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce3 Ti 200) vs 350W (GeForce4 440). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 183mm vs 170mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 60 vs 70.

Feature	GeForce3 Ti 200	GeForce4 440
TDP	215W	33W-85%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	183mm	170mm
Height	100mm	100mm
Slots	1	1
Temp (Load)	60-14%	70
Perf/Watt	0.0	0.2

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce3 Ti 200 came in at $149, while the GeForce4 440 launched at $469. On MSRP, GeForce3 Ti 200 was 68.2% cheaper ($320 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 0.0 (GeForce3 Ti 200) vs 0.0 (GeForce4 440) — the GeForce4 440 offers 0% better value. The newer card here is GeForce3 Ti 200 (2018 vs 2015).

Feature	GeForce3 Ti 200	GeForce4 440
MSRP	$149-68%	$469
Performance per Dollar	0.0	0.0
Codename	TU104	GM108
Release	September 20 2018	March 13 2015
Ranking	#94	#847

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