GeForce3 vs GeForce4 440 Go 64M

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 vs GeForce4 440 Go 64M FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce3 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.

GeForce3

2015

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 0.0 vs 0 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (5 vs 6).
❌Less VRAM, with 65 MB vs 512 MB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2015 hardware with 65 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

GeForce4 440 Go 64M

2012

Why buy it

✅+20% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅693.7% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (512 MB vs 65 MB).

Trade-offs

❌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 0.0 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce4 440 Go 64M is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 20% in PassMark G3D (6 vs 5), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.

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

GeForce3 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a newer 2015 generation instead of 2012. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce3 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. GeForce4 440 Go 64M still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

GeForce3 vs GeForce4 440 Go 64M Technical Specifications

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

GeForce3

The GeForce3 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 928 MHz to 941 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.

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.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce3 scores 5 versus the GeForce4 440 Go 64M's 6 — the GeForce4 440 Go 64M leads by 20%. The GeForce3 is built on Maxwell while the GeForce4 440 Go 64M uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce3) vs 384 (GeForce4 440 Go 64M). Raw compute: 0.7227 TFLOPS (GeForce3) vs 0.5445 TFLOPS (GeForce4 440 Go 64M).

Feature	GeForce3	GeForce4 440 Go 64M
G3D Mark Score	5	6+20%
Architecture	Maxwell	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7227 TFLOPS+33%	0.5445 TFLOPS
ROPs	8	16+100%
TMUs	24	32+33%
L1 Cache	192 KB+500%	32 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce3	GeForce4 440 Go 64M
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)

The GeForce3 has 65 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce4 440 Go 64M carries 512 MB. GeForce4 440 Go 64M gives you 693.7% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the GeForce3 and 64-bit on the GeForce4 440 Go 64M. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce3) vs 0.25 MB (GeForce4 440 Go 64M) — the GeForce3 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce3	GeForce4 440 Go 64M
VRAM Capacity	0.063 GB	0.5 GB+694%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	0.25 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 8.1 (GeForce3) vs 7.0 (GeForce4 440 Go 64M). Vulkan: N/A vs N/A. OpenGL: 1.3 vs 1.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce3	GeForce4 440 Go 64M
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) vs None (GeForce4 440 Go 64M). Decoder: None vs MPEG-2 VPE. Supported codecs: MPEG-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce3) vs MPEG-2 (GeForce4 440 Go 64M).

Feature	GeForce3	GeForce4 440 Go 64M
Encoder	None	None
Decoder	None	MPEG-2 VPE
Codecs	MPEG-1,MPEG-2	MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce3 draws 33W versus the GeForce4 440 Go 64M's 32W — a 3.1% difference. The GeForce4 440 Go 64M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce3) vs 350W (GeForce4 440 Go 64M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 165mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 85.

Feature	GeForce3	GeForce4 440 Go 64M
TDP	33W	32W-3%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	165mm	0mm
Height	100mm	0mm
Slots	1	0-100%
Temp (Load)	85	85
Perf/Watt	0.2	0.2

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Value Analysis

The newer card here is GeForce3 (2015 vs 2012).

Feature	GeForce3	GeForce4 440 Go 64M
MSRP	$499	—
Codename	GM108	GK107
Release	March 13 2015	October 1 2012
Ranking	#810	#903

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