GeForce4 MX 440SE
VS
GeForce GTX 1060

GeForce4 MX 440SE vs GeForce GTX 1060

NVIDIA

GeForce4 MX 440SE

2020Core: 1395 MHzBoost: 1575 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1060

2016Core: 1607 MHzBoost: 1733 MHz

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

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

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce4 MX 440SE uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce4 MX 440SE likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 1060 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 201180% higher G3D Mark score and 1100% more VRAM (6 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce4 MX 440SE.

InsightGeForce4 MX 440SEGeForce GTX 1060
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-201180%)
Leading raw performance (+201180%)
Longevity
Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+1100%)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $60 (vs $49), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 164278.7% better value per dollar than the GeForce4 MX 440SE.

InsightGeForce4 MX 440SEGeForce GTX 1060
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Better overall value (+164278.7%)
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($49)
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($60)

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 440SE and GeForce GTX 1060

NVIDIA

GeForce4 MX 440SE

The GeForce4 MX 440SE 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.

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1060

The GeForce GTX 1060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,064 points. Launch price was $599.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce4 MX 440SE scores 5 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 201180%. The GeForce4 MX 440SE is built on Turing while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 12 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce4 MX 440SE) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 3.226 TFLOPS (GeForce4 MX 440SE) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 1575 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

FeatureGeForce4 MX 440SEGeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score
5
10,064+201180%
Architecture
Turing
Pascal
Process Node
12 nm
16 nm
Shading Units
896
2560+186%
Compute (TFLOPS)
3.226 TFLOPS
8.873 TFLOPS+175%
Boost Clock
1575 MHz
1733 MHz+10%
ROPs
32
64+100%
TMUs
64
160+150%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce4 MX 440SEGeForce GTX 1060
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation
Not Supported
FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce4 MX 440SE comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 offers 1100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 192-bit.

FeatureGeForce4 MX 440SEGeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity
0.5 GB
6 GB+1100%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
192-bit+200%
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 7.0 (GeForce4 MX 440SE) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060). Vulkan: None vs 1.3. OpenGL: 1.3 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce4 MX 440SEGeForce GTX 1060
DirectX
7.0
12+71%
Vulkan
None
1.3
OpenGL
1.3
4.5+246%
Max Displays
1
4+300%
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No (GeForce4 MX 440SE) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: No vs NVDEC (Pascal).

FeatureGeForce4 MX 440SEGeForce GTX 1060
Encoder
No
NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder
No
NVDEC (Pascal)
Codecs
H.264,H.265/HEVC
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce4 MX 440SE draws 25W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 151.2% difference. The GeForce4 MX 440SE is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce4 MX 440SE) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin. Card length: 165mm vs 173mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots.

FeatureGeForce4 MX 440SEGeForce GTX 1060
TDP
25W-86%
180W
Recommended PSU
350W-13%
400W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
6-pin
Length
165mm
173mm
Height
100mm
111mm
Slots
1-50%
2
Temp (Load)
60°C
Perf/Watt
0.2
55.9+27850%
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Value Analysis

The GeForce4 MX 440SE launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 and now averages $60. The GeForce4 MX 440SE costs 18.3% less ($11 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.1 (GeForce4 MX 440SE) vs 167.7 (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 167600% better value. The GeForce4 MX 440SE is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2016).

FeatureGeForce4 MX 440SEGeForce GTX 1060
MSRP
$0-100%
$249
Avg Price (30d)
$49-18%
$60
Performance per Dollar
0.1
167.7+167600%
Codename
N17S-G5 / GP107-670-A1
GP104
Release
August 1 2020
May 27 2016
Ranking
#523
#137