GeForce4 440 vs RADEON 9200
GeForce4 440
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RADEON 9200
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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 is positioned at rank 755 and the RADEON 9200 is on rank 748, so the RADEON 9200 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
Performance Per Dollar RADEON 9200
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The RADEON 9200 uses modern memory architecture. The RADEON 9200 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce4 440 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce4 440 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 25% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (512 MB vs 256 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RADEON 9200.
| Insight | GeForce4 440 | RADEON 9200 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+25%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-25%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | GCN 3.0 (2014−2019) (28nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The RADEON 9200 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $25 versus $49 for the GeForce4 440, it costs 49% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 56.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce4 440 | RADEON 9200 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+56.8%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49) | ✅More affordable ($25) |
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 and RADEON 9200
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.
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.
| Feature | GeForce4 440 | RADEON 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)
| Feature | GeForce4 440 | RADEON 9200 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce4 440 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the RADEON 9200 has 256 MB. The GeForce4 440 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. 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.
| Feature | GeForce4 440 | RADEON 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 |
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.
| Feature | GeForce4 440 | RADEON 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 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce4 440 launched at $469 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the RADEON 9200 launched at $99 and now averages $25. The RADEON 9200 costs 49% less ($24 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.1 (GeForce4 440) vs 0.2 (RADEON 9200) — the RADEON 9200 offers 100% better value. The RADEON 9200 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2015).
| Feature | GeForce4 440 | RADEON 9200 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $469 | $99-79% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $49 | $25-49% |
| Performance per Dollar | 0.1 | 0.2+100% |
| Codename | GM108 | Polaris 24 |
| Release | March 13 2015 | May 13 2019 |
| Ranking | #847 | #898 |
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