GeForce4 Ti 4600 vs GeForce4 MX 440SE
GeForce4 Ti 4600
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GeForce4 MX 440SE
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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. The GeForce4 Ti 4600 is positioned at rank #384 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce4 Ti 4600
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce4 MX 440SE is significantly newer (2020 vs 2010). 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 GeForce4 Ti 4600 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce4 Ti 4600 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 20% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce4 MX 440SE offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce4 Ti 4600 | GeForce4 MX 440SE |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+20%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-20%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce4 Ti 4600 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $40 versus $49 for the GeForce4 MX 440SE, it costs 18% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 47% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce4 Ti 4600 | GeForce4 MX 440SE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+47%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($40) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49) |
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 Ti 4600 and GeForce4 MX 440SE
GeForce4 Ti 4600
The GeForce4 Ti 4600 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 12 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 675 MHz. It has 336 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6 points. Launch price was $229.
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.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce4 Ti 4600 scores 6 versus the GeForce4 MX 440SE's 5 — the GeForce4 Ti 4600 leads by 20%. The GeForce4 Ti 4600 is built on Fermi while the GeForce4 MX 440SE uses Turing, both on 40 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 336 (GeForce4 Ti 4600) vs 896 (GeForce4 MX 440SE). Raw compute: 0.9072 TFLOPS (GeForce4 Ti 4600) vs 3.226 TFLOPS (GeForce4 MX 440SE).
| Feature | GeForce4 Ti 4600 | GeForce4 MX 440SE |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 6+20% | 5 |
| Architecture | Fermi | Turing |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 336 | 896+167% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.9072 TFLOPS | 3.226 TFLOPS+256% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 56 | 64+14% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce4 Ti 4600 | GeForce4 MX 440SE |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Ti 4600 comes with 128 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce4 MX 440SE has 512 MB. The GeForce4 MX 440SE offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | GeForce4 Ti 4600 | GeForce4 MX 440SE |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.125 GB | 0.5 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 8.1 (GeForce4 Ti 4600) vs 7.0 (GeForce4 MX 440SE). Vulkan: None vs None. OpenGL: 1.3 vs 1.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 1.
| Feature | GeForce4 Ti 4600 | GeForce4 MX 440SE |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 8.1+16% | 7.0 |
| Vulkan | None | None |
| OpenGL | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| Max Displays | 2+100% | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce4 Ti 4600) vs No (GeForce4 MX 440SE). Decoder: No vs No.
| Feature | GeForce4 Ti 4600 | GeForce4 MX 440SE |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | No |
| Decoder | No | No |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce4 Ti 4600 draws 160W versus the GeForce4 MX 440SE's 25W — a 145.9% difference. The GeForce4 MX 440SE is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce4 Ti 4600) vs 350W (GeForce4 MX 440SE). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 216mm vs 165mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 65°C vs 60°C.
| Feature | GeForce4 Ti 4600 | GeForce4 MX 440SE |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 160W | 25W-84% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 216mm | 165mm |
| Height | 111mm | 100mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 65°C | 60°C-8% |
| Perf/Watt | 0.0 | 0.2 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce4 Ti 4600 launched at $399 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the GeForce4 MX 440SE launched at $0 and now averages $49. The GeForce4 Ti 4600 costs 18.4% less ($9 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.1 (GeForce4 Ti 4600) vs 0.1 (GeForce4 MX 440SE) — the GeForce4 MX 440SE offers 0% better value. The GeForce4 MX 440SE is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce4 Ti 4600 | GeForce4 MX 440SE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $399 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40-18% | $49 |
| Performance per Dollar | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| Codename | GF104 | N17S-G5 / GP107-670-A1 |
| Release | July 12 2010 | August 1 2020 |
| Ranking | #652 | #523 |
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