GeForce4 440 Go 64M vs GeForce FX 5100
GeForce4 440 Go 64M
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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.
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 GeForce4 440 Go 64M is positioned at rank 741 and the GeForce FX 5100 is on rank 379, so the GeForce FX 5100 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce4 440 Go 64M
Performance Per Dollar GeForce FX 5100
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce FX 5100 is significantly newer (2025 vs 2012). The GeForce FX 5100 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce4 440 Go 64M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce FX 5100 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 33.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce4 440 Go 64M.
| Insight | GeForce4 440 Go 64M | GeForce FX 5100 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-33.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+33.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) (5nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce FX 5100 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce4 440 Go 64M and GeForce FX 5100
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.
GeForce FX 5100
The GeForce FX 5100 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 30 2025. It features the Rankine 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: 8 points. Launch price was $1,999.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce4 440 Go 64M scores 6 versus the GeForce FX 5100's 8 — the GeForce FX 5100 leads by 33.3%. The GeForce4 440 Go 64M is built on Kepler while the GeForce FX 5100 uses Rankine, both on 28 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce4 440 Go 64M) vs 21,760 (GeForce FX 5100). Raw compute: 0.5445 TFLOPS (GeForce4 440 Go 64M) vs 104.8 TFLOPS (GeForce FX 5100).
| Feature | GeForce4 440 Go 64M | GeForce FX 5100 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 6 | 8+33% |
| Architecture | Kepler | Rankine |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 21760+5567% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.5445 TFLOPS | 104.8 TFLOPS+19147% |
| ROPs | 16 | 176+1000% |
| TMUs | 32 | 680+2025% |
| L1 Cache | 0.03 MB | 21.3 MB+70900% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 96 MB+38300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce4 440 Go 64M | GeForce FX 5100 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (GeForce4 440 Go 64M) vs 96 MB (GeForce FX 5100) — the GeForce FX 5100 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce4 440 Go 64M | GeForce FX 5100 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 96 MB+38300% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 7.0 (GeForce4 440 Go 64M) vs 9.0a (GeForce FX 5100). Vulkan: N/A vs N/A. OpenGL: 1.5 vs 1.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce4 440 Go 64M | GeForce FX 5100 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 7.0 | 9.0a+29% |
| Vulkan | N/A | N/A |
| OpenGL | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (GeForce4 440 Go 64M) vs None (GeForce FX 5100). Decoder: MPEG-2 VPE vs None. Supported codecs: MPEG-2 (GeForce4 440 Go 64M) vs MPEG-2 (GeForce FX 5100).
| Feature | GeForce4 440 Go 64M | GeForce FX 5100 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | None |
| Decoder | MPEG-2 VPE | None |
| Codecs | MPEG-2 | MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce4 440 Go 64M draws 32W versus the GeForce FX 5100's 575W — a 178.9% difference. The GeForce4 440 Go 64M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce4 440 Go 64M) vs 350W (GeForce FX 5100). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Card length: 0mm vs 160mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 65.
| Feature | GeForce4 440 Go 64M | GeForce FX 5100 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 32W-94% | 575W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | 0mm | 160mm |
| Height | 0mm | 100mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 85 | 65-24% |
| Perf/Watt | 0.2 | 0.0 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce FX 5100 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2012).
| Feature | GeForce4 440 Go 64M | GeForce FX 5100 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $100 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $10 |
| Codename | GK107 | GB202 |
| Release | October 1 2012 | January 30 2025 |
| Ranking | #903 | #3 |
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