GeForce4 440 vs MOBILITY/RADEON 9000

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. The GeForce4 440 is positioned at rank #755 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce4 440 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 25% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the MOBILITY/RADEON 9000.

Insight	GeForce4 440	MOBILITY/RADEON 9000
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+25%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-25%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce4 440 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce4 440 holds the technical lead. Priced at $49 (vs $49), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 25% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce4 440	MOBILITY/RADEON 9000
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+25%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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

MOBILITY/RADEON 9000 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce4 440 and MOBILITY/RADEON 9000

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.

MOBILITY/RADEON 9000

The MOBILITY/RADEON 9000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 700 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 10W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce4 440 scores 5 versus the MOBILITY/RADEON 9000's 4 — the GeForce4 440 leads by 25%. The GeForce4 440 is built on Maxwell while the MOBILITY/RADEON 9000 uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce4 440) vs 800 (MOBILITY/RADEON 9000). Raw compute: 0.9032 TFLOPS (GeForce4 440) vs 1.12 TFLOPS (MOBILITY/RADEON 9000).

Feature	GeForce4 440	MOBILITY/RADEON 9000
G3D Mark Score	5+25%	4
Architecture	Maxwell	TeraScale 2
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	384	800+108%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.9032 TFLOPS	1.12 TFLOPS+24%
ROPs	8	16+100%
TMUs	24	40+67%
L1 Cache	192 KB+140%	80 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce4 440	MOBILITY/RADEON 9000
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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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 0.25 MB (MOBILITY/RADEON 9000) — the GeForce4 440 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce4 440	MOBILITY/RADEON 9000
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
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: 7.0 (GeForce4 440) vs 8.1 (MOBILITY/RADEON 9000). Vulkan: N/A vs N/A. OpenGL: 1.5 vs 1.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce4 440	MOBILITY/RADEON 9000
DirectX	7.0	8.1+16%
Vulkan	N/A	N/A
OpenGL	1.5+7%	1.4
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (GeForce4 440) vs N/A (MOBILITY/RADEON 9000). Decoder: None vs MPEG-2. Supported codecs: MPEG-2 (GeForce4 440) vs MPEG-2 (MOBILITY/RADEON 9000).

Feature	GeForce4 440	MOBILITY/RADEON 9000
Encoder	None	N/A
Decoder	None	MPEG-2
Codecs	MPEG-2	MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce4 440 draws 33W versus the MOBILITY/RADEON 9000's 10W — a 107% difference. The MOBILITY/RADEON 9000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce4 440) vs 0W (MOBILITY/RADEON 9000). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Card length: 170mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 70 vs 70.

Feature	GeForce4 440	MOBILITY/RADEON 9000
TDP	33W	10W-70%
Recommended PSU	350W	0W-100%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	None
Length	170mm	0mm
Height	100mm	0mm
Slots	1	0-100%
Temp (Load)	70	70
Perf/Watt	0.2	0.4+100%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce4 440 launched at $469 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the MOBILITY/RADEON 9000 launched at $0 and now averages $49. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.1 (GeForce4 440) vs 0.1 (MOBILITY/RADEON 9000) — the MOBILITY/RADEON 9000 offers 0% better value. The GeForce4 440 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2010).