GeForce4 Ti 4800 vs GeForce4 440
GeForce4 Ti 4800
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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 Ti 4800 is positioned at rank 384 and the GeForce4 440 is on rank 755, so the GeForce4 Ti 4800 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce4 Ti 4800
Performance Per Dollar GeForce4 440
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce4 Ti 4800 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 20% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce4 440.
| Insight | GeForce4 Ti 4800 | GeForce4 440 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+20%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-20%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce4 Ti 4800 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce4 Ti 4800 holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $49), it costs 18% less, resulting in a 47% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce4 Ti 4800 | GeForce4 440 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 4800 and GeForce4 440
GeForce4 Ti 4800
The GeForce4 Ti 4800 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 26 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 700 MHz. It has 480 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6 points. Launch price was $499.
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.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce4 Ti 4800 scores 6 versus the GeForce4 440's 5 — the GeForce4 Ti 4800 leads by 20%. The GeForce4 Ti 4800 is built on Fermi while the GeForce4 440 uses Maxwell, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 480 (GeForce4 Ti 4800) vs 384 (GeForce4 440). Raw compute: 1.345 TFLOPS (GeForce4 Ti 4800) vs 0.9032 TFLOPS (GeForce4 440).
| Feature | GeForce4 Ti 4800 | GeForce4 440 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 6+20% | 5 |
| Architecture | Fermi | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 480+25% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.345 TFLOPS+49% | 0.9032 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 48+500% | 8 |
| TMUs | 60+150% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 960 KB+400% | 192 KB |
| L2 Cache | 0.75 MB | 1 MB+33% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce4 Ti 4800 | GeForce4 440 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.75 MB (GeForce4 Ti 4800) vs 1 MB (GeForce4 440) — the GeForce4 440 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce4 Ti 4800 | GeForce4 440 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.75 MB | 1 MB+33% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 8.1 (GeForce4 Ti 4800) vs 7.0 (GeForce4 440). Vulkan: None vs N/A. OpenGL: 1.3 vs 1.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce4 Ti 4800 | GeForce4 440 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 8.1+16% | 7.0 |
| Vulkan | None | N/A |
| OpenGL | 1.3 | 1.5+15% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce4 Ti 4800) vs None (GeForce4 440). Decoder: No vs None.
| Feature | GeForce4 Ti 4800 | GeForce4 440 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | None |
| Decoder | No | None |
| Codecs | MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce4 Ti 4800 draws 250W versus the GeForce4 440's 33W — a 153.4% difference. The GeForce4 440 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce4 Ti 4800) vs 350W (GeForce4 440). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 216mm vs 170mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 65°C vs 70.
| Feature | GeForce4 Ti 4800 | GeForce4 440 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 33W-87% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 216mm | 170mm |
| Height | 111mm | 100mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 65°C-7% | 70 |
| Perf/Watt | 0.0 | 0.2 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce4 Ti 4800 launched at $399 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the GeForce4 440 launched at $469 and now averages $49. The GeForce4 Ti 4800 costs 18.4% less ($9 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.1 (GeForce4 Ti 4800) vs 0.1 (GeForce4 440) — the GeForce4 440 offers 0% better value. The GeForce4 440 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce4 Ti 4800 | GeForce4 440 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $399-15% | $469 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40-18% | $49 |
| Performance per Dollar | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| Codename | GF100 | GM108 |
| Release | March 26 2010 | March 13 2015 |
| Ranking | #488 | #847 |
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