
GeForce4 440 Go 64M vs GeForce3

GeForce4 440 Go 64M
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 GeForce3 is on rank 755, so the GeForce4 440 Go 64M 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 GeForce3
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 | GeForce4 440 Go 64M | GeForce3 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+20%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-20%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+693.7%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce4 440 Go 64M and GeForce3

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.

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.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce4 440 Go 64M scores 6 versus the GeForce3's 5 — the GeForce4 440 Go 64M leads by 20%. The GeForce4 440 Go 64M is built on Kepler while the GeForce3 uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce4 440 Go 64M) vs 384 (GeForce3). Raw compute: 0.5445 TFLOPS (GeForce4 440 Go 64M) vs 0.7227 TFLOPS (GeForce3).
| Feature | GeForce4 440 Go 64M | GeForce3 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 6+20% | 5 |
| Architecture | Kepler | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.5445 TFLOPS | 0.7227 TFLOPS+33% |
| ROPs | 16+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 32+33% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 32 KB | 192 KB+500% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce4 440 Go 64M | GeForce3 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The GeForce4 440 Go 64M comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce3 has 65 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: 0.25 MB (GeForce4 440 Go 64M) vs 1 MB (GeForce3) — the GeForce3 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce4 440 Go 64M | GeForce3 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB+694% | 0.063 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 7.0 (GeForce4 440 Go 64M) vs 8.1 (GeForce3). Vulkan: N/A vs N/A. OpenGL: 1.5 vs 1.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce4 440 Go 64M | GeForce3 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 7.0 | 8.1+16% |
| Vulkan | N/A | N/A |
| OpenGL | 1.5+15% | 1.3 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (GeForce4 440 Go 64M) vs None (GeForce3). Decoder: MPEG-2 VPE vs None. Supported codecs: MPEG-2 (GeForce4 440 Go 64M) vs MPEG-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce3).
| Feature | GeForce4 440 Go 64M | GeForce3 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | None |
| Decoder | MPEG-2 VPE | None |
| Codecs | MPEG-2 | MPEG-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce4 440 Go 64M draws 32W versus the GeForce3's 33W — a 3.1% difference. The GeForce4 440 Go 64M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce4 440 Go 64M) vs 350W (GeForce3). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 165mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 85.
| Feature | GeForce4 440 Go 64M | GeForce3 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 32W-3% | 33W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 165mm |
| Height | 0mm | 100mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 85 | 85 |
| Perf/Watt | 0.2 | 0.2 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce3 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2012).
| Feature | GeForce4 440 Go 64M | GeForce3 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $499 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $49 |
| Codename | GK107 | GM108 |
| Release | October 1 2012 | March 13 2015 |
| Ranking | #903 | #810 |
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