GeForce3 Ti 500 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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GeForce3 Ti 500 is positioned at rank 390 and the GeForce4 440 is on rank 755, so the GeForce3 Ti 500 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce3 Ti 500

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

725400%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

696900%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

688800%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

687600%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

686200%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

682300%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

673700%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

671200%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

665000%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

663200%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

655200%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

653800%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

642000%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

641600%

#375

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

800000%

#390

GeForce3 Ti 500

MSRP: $349|Avg: $49

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce4 440

#745

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1085700%

#747

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

984200%

#748

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

981600%

#752

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

892600%

#753

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

886500%

#755

GeForce4 440

MSRP: $469|Avg: $49

100%

#756

GeForce3

MSRP: $499|Avg: $49

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce3 Ti 500 is significantly newer (2025 vs 2015). The GeForce3 Ti 500 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce4 440 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce4 440 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 66.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce3 Ti 500.

Insight	GeForce3 Ti 500	GeForce4 440
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-66.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+66.7%)
Longevity	Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) (5nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce4 440 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $49 (vs $49), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 66.7% better value per dollar than the GeForce3 Ti 500.

Insight	GeForce3 Ti 500	GeForce4 440
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+66.7%)
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

GeForce3 Ti 500 Benchmark Check

GeForce4 440 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce3 Ti 500 and GeForce4 440

GeForce3 Ti 500

The GeForce3 Ti 500 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 30 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2017 MHz to 2407 MHz. It has 21760 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 575W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 170 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3 points. Launch price was $1,999.

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 500 scores 3 versus the GeForce4 440's 5 — the GeForce4 440 leads by 66.7%. The GeForce3 Ti 500 is built on Blackwell 2.0 while the GeForce4 440 uses Maxwell, both on 5 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 21,760 (GeForce3 Ti 500) vs 384 (GeForce4 440). Raw compute: 104.8 TFLOPS (GeForce3 Ti 500) vs 0.9032 TFLOPS (GeForce4 440). Boost clocks: 2407 MHz vs 1176 MHz.

Feature	GeForce3 Ti 500	GeForce4 440
G3D Mark Score	3	5+67%
Architecture	Blackwell 2.0	Maxwell
Process Node	5 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	21760+5567%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	104.8 TFLOPS+11503%	0.9032 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2407 MHz+105%	1176 MHz
ROPs	176+2100%	8
TMUs	680+2733%	24
L1 Cache	21.3 MB+11111%	0.19 MB
L2 Cache	96 MB+9500%	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce3 Ti 500	GeForce4 440
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 96 MB (GeForce3 Ti 500) vs 1 MB (GeForce4 440) — the GeForce3 Ti 500 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce3 Ti 500	GeForce4 440
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	96 MB+9500%	1 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 8.1 (GeForce3 Ti 500) vs 7.0 (GeForce4 440). Vulkan: N/A vs N/A. OpenGL: 1.5 vs 1.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce3 Ti 500	GeForce4 440
DirectX	8.1+16%	7.0
Vulkan	N/A	N/A
OpenGL	1.5	1.5
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (GeForce3 Ti 500) vs None (GeForce4 440). Decoder: MPEG-2 vs None. Supported codecs: MPEG-2 (GeForce3 Ti 500) vs MPEG-2 (GeForce4 440).

Feature	GeForce3 Ti 500	GeForce4 440
Encoder	None	None
Decoder	MPEG-2	None
Codecs	MPEG-2	MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce3 Ti 500 draws 575W versus the GeForce4 440's 33W — a 178.3% difference. The GeForce4 440 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce3 Ti 500) vs 350W (GeForce4 440). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 183mm vs 170mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 70.

Feature	GeForce3 Ti 500	GeForce4 440
TDP	575W	33W-94%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	183mm	170mm
Height	0mm	100mm
Slots	1	1
Temp (Load)	80	70-13%
Perf/Watt	0.0	0.2

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Value Analysis

The GeForce3 Ti 500 launched at $349 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the GeForce4 440 launched at $469 and now averages $49. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.1 (GeForce3 Ti 500) vs 0.1 (GeForce4 440) — the GeForce4 440 offers 0% better value. The GeForce3 Ti 500 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2015).