GeForce4 440 vs GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE

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 is positioned at rank 755 and the GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE is on rank 384, so the GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE 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 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 Per Dollar GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

362700%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

348450%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

344400%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

343800%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

343100%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

341150%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

336850%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

335600%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

332500%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

331600%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

327600%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

326900%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

321000%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

320800%

#369

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

400000%

#384

GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE

MSRP: $299|Avg: $30

100%

#385

GeForce4 Ti 4800

MSRP: $399|Avg: $40

100%

#386

GeForce4 MX 460

MSRP: $179|Avg: $15

100%

#387

GeForce4 Ti 4600

MSRP: $399|Avg: $40

100%

#388

GeForce4 Ti 4400

MSRP: $299|Avg: $49

100%

#389

RADEON 7500

MSRP: $199|Avg: $50

100%

#390

GeForce3 Ti 500

MSRP: $349|Avg: $49

50%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 40% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce4 440.

Insight	GeForce4 440	GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-40%)	✅Leading raw performance (+40%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014))
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	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $49), it costs 39% less, resulting in a 128.7% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce4 440	GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+128.7%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49)	✅More affordable ($30)

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.

GeForce4 440 Benchmark Check

GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce4 440 and GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE

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.

GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE

The GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 15 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 650 MHz. It has 288 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7 points. Launch price was $160.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce4 440 scores 5 versus the GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE's 7 — the GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE leads by 40%. The GeForce4 440 is built on Maxwell while the GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE uses Fermi, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce4 440) vs 288 (GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE). Raw compute: 0.9032 TFLOPS (GeForce4 440) vs 0.7488 TFLOPS (GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE).

Feature	GeForce4 440	GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE
G3D Mark Score	5	7+40%
Architecture	Maxwell	Fermi
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	384+33%	288
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.9032 TFLOPS+21%	0.7488 TFLOPS
ROPs	8	32+300%
TMUs	24	48+100%
L1 Cache	192 KB	384 KB+100%
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce4 440	GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE
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: 1 MB (GeForce4 440) vs 0.5 MB (GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE) — the GeForce4 440 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce4 440	GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	0.5 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 7.0 (GeForce4 440) vs 8.1 (GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE). Vulkan: N/A vs None. OpenGL: 1.5 vs 1.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce4 440	GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE
DirectX	7.0	8.1+16%
Vulkan	N/A	None
OpenGL	1.5+15%	1.3
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (GeForce4 440) vs No (GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE). Decoder: None vs No.

Feature	GeForce4 440	GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE
Encoder	None	No
Decoder	None	No
Codecs	MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce4 440 draws 33W versus the GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE's 150W — a 127.9% difference. The GeForce4 440 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce4 440) vs 350W (GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 170mm vs 216mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 70 vs 65°C.

Feature	GeForce4 440	GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE
TDP	33W-78%	150W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	170mm	216mm
Height	100mm	111mm
Slots	1	1
Temp (Load)	70	65°C-7%
Perf/Watt	0.2	0.0

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Value Analysis

The GeForce4 440 launched at $469 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE launched at $299 and now averages $30. The GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE costs 38.8% less ($19 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.1 (GeForce4 440) vs 0.2 (GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE) — the GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE offers 100% better value. The GeForce4 440 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2010).