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.

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 is positioned at rank 755 and the GeForce4 440 Go 64M is on rank 741, so the GeForce4 440 Go 64M 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

#744

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1085700%

#746

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

984200%

#747

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

981600%

#751

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

892600%

#752

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

886500%

#754

GeForce4 440

MSRP: $469|Avg: $49

100%

#755

GeForce3

MSRP: $499|Avg: $49

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce4 440 Go 64M

#731

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

90475%

#733

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

82017%

#734

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

81800%

#738

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

74383%

#739

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

73875%

#741

GeForce4 440 Go 64M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#742

RADEON 9000

MSRP: $49|Avg: $20

83%

#743

RADEON 9200 SE

MSRP: $30|Avg: $15

83%

#744

MOBILITY RADEON 7500

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

67%

#745

MOBILITY RADEON 9000

MSRP: $50|Avg: $5

50%

#746

MOBILITY RADEON 9200

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

50%

#747

GeForce4 MX 420

MSRP: $99|Avg: $10

42%

#748

RADEON 9200

MSRP: $99|Avg: $25

33%

#749

RADEON 9250

MSRP: $79|Avg: $25

33%

#750

RADEON 7200

MSRP: $99|Avg: $45

25%

#751

GeForce4 MX 440

MSRP: $149|Avg: $49

25%

#752

GeForce 256

MSRP: $199|Avg: $20

25%

#753

GeForce2 MX/MX 400

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

25%

#754

GeForce2 MX

MSRP: $129|Avg: $49

17%

#755

GeForce3

MSRP: $499|Avg: $49

8%

#756

GeForce4 440

MSRP: $469|Avg: $49

8%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce4 440 Go 64M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 20% higher G3D Mark score and 693.7% more VRAM (512 MB vs 65 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce3.

Insight	GeForce3	GeForce4 440 Go 64M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-20%)	✅Leading raw performance (+20%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+693.7%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce4 440 Go 64M remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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 Benchmark Check

GeForce4 440 Go 64M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce3 and GeForce4 440 Go 64M

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	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)

The GeForce3 comes with 65 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce4 440 Go 64M has 512 MB. The GeForce4 440 Go 64M offers 693.7% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. 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.