GeForce4 MX 420 vs GeForce4 440 Go 64M
GeForce4 MX 420
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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 MX 420 is positioned at rank 747 and the GeForce4 440 Go 64M is on rank 741, 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 MX 420
Performance Per Dollar GeForce4 440 Go 64M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce4 MX 420 is significantly newer (2020 vs 2012). The GeForce4 MX 420 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce4 440 Go 64M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 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 GeForce4 MX 420.
| Insight | GeForce4 MX 420 | GeForce4 440 Go 64M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-20%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+20%) |
| Longevity | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+693.7%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 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 MX 420 and GeForce4 440 Go 64M
GeForce4 MX 420
The GeForce4 MX 420 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 1 2020. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1395 MHz to 1575 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 25W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5 points.
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.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce4 MX 420 scores 5 versus the GeForce4 440 Go 64M's 6 — the GeForce4 440 Go 64M leads by 20%. The GeForce4 MX 420 is built on Turing while the GeForce4 440 Go 64M uses Kepler, both on 12 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce4 MX 420) vs 384 (GeForce4 440 Go 64M). Raw compute: 3.226 TFLOPS (GeForce4 MX 420) vs 0.5445 TFLOPS (GeForce4 440 Go 64M).
| Feature | GeForce4 MX 420 | GeForce4 440 Go 64M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 5 | 6+20% |
| Architecture | Turing | Kepler |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 896+133% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 3.226 TFLOPS+492% | 0.5445 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 64+100% | 32 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce4 MX 420 | GeForce4 440 Go 64M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 MX 420 comes with 65 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce4 440 Go 64M has 512 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.
| Feature | GeForce4 MX 420 | GeForce4 440 Go 64M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.063 GB | 0.5 GB+694% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 7.0 (GeForce4 MX 420) vs 7.0 (GeForce4 440 Go 64M). OpenGL: 1.5 vs 1.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce4 MX 420 | GeForce4 440 Go 64M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| OpenGL | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (GeForce4 MX 420) vs None (GeForce4 440 Go 64M). Decoder: MPEG-2 Decoder vs MPEG-2 VPE. Supported codecs: MPEG-2 (GeForce4 MX 420) vs MPEG-2 (GeForce4 440 Go 64M).
| Feature | GeForce4 MX 420 | GeForce4 440 Go 64M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | None |
| Decoder | MPEG-2 Decoder | MPEG-2 VPE |
| Codecs | MPEG-2 | MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce4 MX 420 draws 25W versus the GeForce4 440 Go 64M's 32W — a 24.6% difference. The GeForce4 MX 420 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce4 MX 420) vs 350W (GeForce4 440 Go 64M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 60°C vs 85.
| Feature | GeForce4 MX 420 | GeForce4 440 Go 64M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 25W-22% | 32W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | 100mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 60°C-29% | 85 |
| Perf/Watt | 0.2 | 0.2 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce4 MX 420 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2012).
| Feature | GeForce4 MX 420 | GeForce4 440 Go 64M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $99 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10 | — |
| Codename | N17S-G5 / GP107-670-A1 | GK107 |
| Release | August 1 2020 | October 1 2012 |
| Ranking | #523 | #903 |
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