GeForce RTX 3070
VS
GeForce4 MX 440

GeForce RTX 3070 vs GeForce4 MX 440

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3070

2020Core: 1500 MHzBoost: 1725 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce4 MX 440

2020Core: 1395 MHzBoost: 1575 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 GeForce RTX 3070

#1
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
MSRP: $399|Avg: $280
114%
#2
GeForce RTX 5060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
110%
#3
Radeon RX 5600 XT
MSRP: $279|Avg: $180
109%
#4
Radeon RX 9060
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
108%
#5
GeForce RTX 5050
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
108%
#6
GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
MSRP: $249|Avg: $150
107%
#7
Arc A580
MSRP: $179|Avg: $179
106%
#8
Radeon RX 9060 XT
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
106%
#9
Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
105%
#10
Radeon RX 7600
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
104%
#11
Radeon RX 6600
MSRP: $329|Avg: $180
103%
#12
GeForce RTX 4060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
103%
#13
Arc B570
MSRP: $219|Avg: $219
101%
#14
Arc B580
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
101%
#15
Radeon RX 6500 XT
MSRP: $199|Avg: $150
101%
#16
GeForce RTX 3070
MSRP: $499|Avg: $200
100%
#17
Radeon RX 6700
MSRP: $379|Avg: $300
99%
#18
Radeon RX 6600 XT
MSRP: $379|Avg: $170
98%
#19
Radeon RX590 GME
MSRP: $173|Avg: $115
97%
#20
Radeon RX 6650 XT
MSRP: $399|Avg: $230
97%
#21
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti
MSRP: $379|Avg: $379
95%
#22
GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
MSRP: $169|Avg: $179
95%
#23
GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
MSRP: $249|Avg: $209
94%
#24
Radeon RX 6600 LE
MSRP: $329|Avg: $160
94%
#25
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB
MSRP: $379|Avg: $379
94%
#26
Radeon RX 7700 XT
MSRP: $449|Avg: $380
94%
#27
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
MSRP: $399|Avg: $380
94%
#28
Radeon RX 6750 GRE 10GB
MSRP: $269|Avg: $318
93%
#29
Radeon RX 6700 XT
MSRP: $479|Avg: $230
93%
#30
GeForce RTX 3060
MSRP: $329|Avg: $289
93%
#31
Radeon RX 7400
MSRP: $199|Avg: $199
92%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce4 MX 440

#739
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
361900%
#741
328067%
#742
327200%
#746
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
297533%
#747
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
295500%
#749
GeForce2 MX/MX 400
MSRP: $129|Avg: $15
100%
#750
GeForce4 MX 440
MSRP: $149|Avg: $49
100%
#751
RADEON 7200
MSRP: $99|Avg: $45
100%
#752
GeForce 256
MSRP: $199|Avg: $20
100%
#753
GeForce2 MX
MSRP: $129|Avg: $49
67%
#754
GeForce4 440
MSRP: $469|Avg: $49
33%
#755
GeForce3
MSRP: $499|Avg: $49
33%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 3070 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 443340% higher G3D Mark score and 12598.4% more VRAM (8 GB vs 65 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce4 MX 440.

InsightGeForce RTX 3070GeForce4 MX 440
Performance
Leading raw performance (+443340%)
Lower raw frame rates (-443340%)
Longevity
🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
Ecosystem
✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce RTX 3070 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $200 (vs $49), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 108542.8% better value per dollar than the GeForce4 MX 440.

InsightGeForce RTX 3070GeForce4 MX 440
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+108542.8%)
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($200)
More affordable ($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 GeForce RTX 3070 and GeForce4 MX 440

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3070

The GeForce RTX 3070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 1725 MHz. It has 5888 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 220W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,172 points. Launch price was $499.

NVIDIA

GeForce4 MX 440

The GeForce4 MX 440 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 GeForce RTX 3070 scores 22,172 versus the GeForce4 MX 440's 5 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 443340%. The GeForce RTX 3070 is built on Ampere while the GeForce4 MX 440 uses Turing, both on 8 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 896 (GeForce4 MX 440). Raw compute: 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 3.226 TFLOPS (GeForce4 MX 440). Boost clocks: 1725 MHz vs 1575 MHz.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070GeForce4 MX 440
G3D Mark Score
22,172+443340%
5
Architecture
Ampere
Turing
Process Node
8 nm
12 nm
Shading Units
5888+557%
896
Compute (TFLOPS)
20.31 TFLOPS+530%
3.226 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1725 MHz+10%
1575 MHz
ROPs
96+200%
32
TMUs
184+188%
64

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3070 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The GeForce4 MX 440 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070GeForce4 MX 440
Upscaling Tech
DLSS 2.0
FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation
FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
Standard
💾

Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 3070 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce4 MX 440 has 65 MB. The GeForce RTX 3070 offers 12598.4% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 64-bit.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070GeForce4 MX 440
VRAM Capacity
8 GB+12598%
0.063 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR5
Bus Width
256-bit+300%
64-bit
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 7.0 (GeForce4 MX 440). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 1.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070GeForce4 MX 440
DirectX
12 Ultimate+71%
7.0
OpenGL
4.6+207%
1.5
Max Displays
4+100%
2
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3070) vs None (GeForce4 MX 440). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs MPEG-2 Decoder. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs MPEG-2 (GeForce4 MX 440).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070GeForce4 MX 440
Encoder
NVENC 7th gen
None
Decoder
NVDEC 5th gen
MPEG-2 Decoder
Codecs
H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9
MPEG-2
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3070 draws 220W versus the GeForce4 MX 440's 25W — a 159.2% difference. The GeForce4 MX 440 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 350W (GeForce4 MX 440). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 165mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 60°C.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070GeForce4 MX 440
TDP
220W
25W-89%
Recommended PSU
650W
350W-46%
Power Connector
8-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
242mm
165mm
Height
112mm
100mm
Slots
2
1-50%
Temp (Load)
75°C
60°C-20%
Perf/Watt
100.8+50300%
0.2
💰

Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3070 launched at $499 MSRP and currently averages $200, while the GeForce4 MX 440 launched at $149 and now averages $49. The GeForce4 MX 440 costs 75.5% less ($151 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 110.9 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 0.1 (GeForce4 MX 440) — the GeForce RTX 3070 offers 110800% better value.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070GeForce4 MX 440
MSRP
$499
$149-70%
Avg Price (30d)
$200
$49-76%
Performance per Dollar
110.9+110800%
0.1
Codename
GA104
N17S-G5 / GP107-670-A1
Release
September 1 2020
August 1 2020
Ranking
#63
#523