GeForce4 440 vs RADEON 9200

NVIDIA

GeForce4 440

2015Core: 1072 MHzBoost: 1176 MHz
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AMD

RADEON 9200

2019Core: 730 MHzBoost: 1024 MHz
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GeForce4 440 vs RADEON 9200 Performance Spectrum

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.

GeForce4 440 vs RADEON 9200 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce4 440 vs RADEON 9200: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce4 440

2015

Why buy it

  • +25% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • 100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (512 MB vs 256 MB).
  • Draws 33W instead of 50W, a 17W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • 2015 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • 373.7% HIGHER MSRP
    $469 MSRPvs$99 MSRP
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0.0 vs 0.0 G3D/$ ($469 MSRP vs $99 MSRP).

RADEON 9200

2019

Why buy it

  • Costs $370 less on MSRP ($99 MSRP vs $469 MSRP).
  • Delivers 279% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 0.0 vs 0.0 G3D/$ ($99 MSRP vs $469 MSRP).
  • GeForce4 440 is already obsolete for modern gaming, so RADEON 9200 is the less risky modern option long term.

Trade-offs

  • Lower PassMark G3D performance (4 vs 5).
  • Less VRAM, with 256 MB vs 512 MB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • 2019 hardware with 256 MB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
  • 51.5% higher power demand at 50W vs 33W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce4 440 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 25% in PassMark G3D (5 vs 4), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
RADEON 9200 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: the newer upscaling stack, FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack and a newer 2019 generation instead of 2015. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
RADEON 9200 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $370 cheaper on MSRP at $99 vs $469, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 279% (0.0 vs 0.0), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. GeForce4 440 still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

GeForce4 440 vs RADEON 9200 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

NVIDIA

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.

AMD

RADEON 9200

The RADEON 9200 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 2019. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 730 MHz to 1024 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce4 440 scores 5 versus the RADEON 9200's 4 — the GeForce4 440 leads by 25%. The GeForce4 440 is built on Maxwell while the RADEON 9200 uses GCN 3.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce4 440) vs 384 (RADEON 9200). Raw compute: 0.9032 TFLOPS (GeForce4 440) vs 0.7864 TFLOPS (RADEON 9200). Boost clocks: 1176 MHz vs 1024 MHz.

FeatureGeForce4 440RADEON 9200
G3D Mark Score
5+25%
4
Architecture
Maxwell
GCN 3.0
Process Node
28 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
384
384
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.9032 TFLOPS+15%
0.7864 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1176 MHz+15%
1024 MHz
ROPs
8
8
TMUs
24
24
L1 Cache
192 KB+100%
96 KB
L2 Cache
1 MB+669%
0.13 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce4 440 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The RADEON 9200 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce4 440RADEON 9200
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
AMD Anti-Lag
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce4 440 has 512 MB of VRAM, while the RADEON 9200 carries 256 MB. GeForce4 440 gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the GeForce4 440 and 64-bit on the RADEON 9200. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce4 440) vs 0.13 MB (RADEON 9200) — the GeForce4 440 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce4 440RADEON 9200
VRAM Capacity
0.5 GB+100%
0.25 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
64-bit
L2 Cache
1 MB+669%
0.13 MB
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce4 440 draws 33W versus the RADEON 9200's 50W — a 41% difference. The GeForce4 440 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce4 440) vs 350W (RADEON 9200). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy.

FeatureGeForce4 440RADEON 9200
TDP
33W-34%
50W
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
Legacy
Length
170mm
Height
100mm
Slots
1
Temp (Load)
70
Perf/Watt
0.2+100%
0.1
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce4 440 came in at $469, while the RADEON 9200 launched at $99. On MSRP, RADEON 9200 was 78.9% cheaper ($370 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 0.0 (GeForce4 440) vs 0.0 (RADEON 9200) — the RADEON 9200 offers 0% better value. The newer card here is RADEON 9200 (2019 vs 2015).

FeatureGeForce4 440RADEON 9200
MSRP
$469
$99-79%
Performance per Dollar
0.0
0.0
Codename
GM108
Polaris 24
Release
March 13 2015
May 13 2019
Ranking
#847
#898

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