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  • Avg. price: ~£90
  • VRAM: 1 GB
  • Memory bus width: 128 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 65 W

NVIDIA GeForce GT 440 review. Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among graphics cards and if it is worth buying.

3.4

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the graphics card's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best graphics cards on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

2.9

Technical Score

10.0%

7.6

User score

Poor
2.9

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the graphics card's technical performance, covering key areas such as gaming and rendering performance, ray tracing, memory configuration, power efficiency, cooling, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

1.9

Performance

24.0%

1.4

Memory

12.0%

5.2

Power & Cooling

11.0%

4.6

Platform & Features

5.0%

8.6

Design

4.0%

4.6

Connectivity & Media

Very poor
7.6

User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

8.8

User reviews

30.0%

4.8

Popularity

User score:
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Very good
  • 6.0
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

    ?

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    1.0

    VRAM

    20.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    5.2

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 5.1
    Video editing

    Score components:

    35.0%

    7.0

    AV1 encode

    30.0%

    1.0

    VRAM

    20.0%

    ?

    Floating-point performance

    15.0%

    5.2

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 6.0
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

    ?

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    1.0

    VRAM

    10.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    5.2

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 5.8
    1440p

    Score components:

    50.0%

    ?

    Floating-point performance

    30.0%

    1.0

    VRAM

    15.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    5.2

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 5.4
    4K

    Score components:

    40.0%

    ?

    Floating-point performance

    35.0%

    1.0

    VRAM

    20.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    5.2

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

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Verdict

The Nvidia GeForce GT 440 is an entry-level graphics card launched in early 2011, built on the 40 nm process with the Fermi architecture. The retail version typically features 96 CUDA cores, a core clock of 810 MHz, and 1 GB of either DDR3 or GDDR5 memory on a 128-bit interface, while an OEM variant offers 144 CUDA cores at a lower 594 MHz clock speed. Its primary pros include low power consumption (65W TDP) requiring no external power connectors, a compact single-slot design suitable for small form factor PCs, and built-in HDMI audio support. However, it is held back by aging performance that struggles with modern gaming, limited DirectX 12 support (feature level 11_0 only), and a significant performance gap compared to slightly higher-priced cards from the same era.

Technical Specifications of NVIDIA GeForce GT 440

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the graphics card's technical performance, covering key areas such as gaming and rendering performance, ray tracing, memory configuration, power efficiency, cooling, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

1.9

Performance

24.0%

1.4

Memory

12.0%

5.2

Power & Cooling

11.0%

4.6

Platform & Features

5.0%

8.6

Design

4.0%

4.6

Connectivity & Media

2.9
NVIDIA GeForce GT 440 has a technical score of 2.89 points, which is lower than that of 98.2% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

8.8

User reviews

30.0%

4.8

Popularity

User score:
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7.6
NVIDIA GeForce GT 440 has a user score of 7.59 points, which is lower than that of 81.6% of products in this category.
Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the graphics card.
When it matters: When you prefer a graphics card that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
4.8
NVIDIA GeForce GT 440 has a popularity of 4.8 points, which is higher than 60.9% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

3.4

Overall score

40.0%

10

Price

5.4
NVIDIA GeForce GT 440 has a quality-to-price ratio of 5.4 points, which is lower than 92.1% of products in this category.
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Time Spy, a synthetic DirectX 12 test often used as a quick gaming-performance reference.
When it matters: When you need a fast rough performance sort before digging into game-specific reviews and frame-rate data.

Importance: LOW

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3DMark Port Royal score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Port Royal, a synthetic test focused on ray tracing performance.
When it matters: When ray tracing matters in the games you actually play and you want one quick way to separate stronger and weaker RT cards.

Importance: LOW

N/A
PassMark (G3D) result
What it is: Overall GPU performance score in PassMark G3D benchmark
When it matters: When you need one broad score to sort cards into rough performance tiers.

Importance: LOW

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PassMark (DirectCompute) result
What it is: PassMark score for DirectCompute performance tests
When it matters: When compute workloads matter alongside gaming performance.

Importance: LOW

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Floating-point performance
What it is: Theoretical floating-point compute performance of the GPU.
When it matters: When rendering, AI, or heavy compute work needs strong single-precision throughput.

Importance: LOW

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VRAM
What it is: Total video memory available on the graphics card
When it matters: When you play at high settings, use texture mods, or work with large creative projects.

Importance: HIGH

1 GB
NVIDIA GeForce GT 440 has 1 GB of VRAM, which is less than 98.5% of graphics cards and equal to 1.5% of graphics cards.
Memory type
What it is: Type of graphics memory used (GDDR6, HBM2e, etc.)
When it matters: When memory technology is part of the buying decision because it affects bandwidth class, power use, and product positioning.

Importance: LOW

GDDR5
GDDR version
What it is: Generation of GDDR memory used by the graphics card.
When it matters: When you want to separate older memory generations from newer ones before comparing bandwidth, power behavior, and market tier.

Importance: LOW

GDDR5
NVIDIA GeForce GT 440 uses GDDR5 memory, which is older than on 85% of graphics cards and equal to 13.2% of graphics cards.
Memory bus width
What it is: Width of the memory interface bus in bits
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance at higher resolutions, heavier texture settings, or ray-traced workloads that stress memory traffic.

Importance: HIGH

128 bit
NVIDIA GeForce GT 440 uses a 128 bit memory bus, which is narrower than that of 69.8% of graphics cards and equal to that of 26.1% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
What it is: Maximum data transfer rate between GPU and its memory
When it matters: When 4K gaming, ray tracing, or creator work can choke a slower memory subsystem.

Importance: HIGH

28.8 GB/s
NVIDIA GeForce GT 440 reaches 28.8 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is lower than that of 99% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.2% of graphics cards.
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PCI Express (PCIe) version
What it is: Version of PCI Express interface supported
When it matters: When you are pairing the card with an older motherboard and want to avoid leaving bandwidth or future compatibility on the table.

Importance: LOW

2.0
NVIDIA GeForce GT 440 supports PCIe 2.0, which is older than on 98.4% of graphics cards and equal to 1.3% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
What it is: Number of PCI Express lanes used for communication
When it matters: When limited lane width could bottleneck the card in some systems.

Importance: LOW

x16
NVIDIA GeForce GT 440 uses x16 PCIe lanes, which is more than 31.5% of graphics cards and equal to 68.6% of graphics cards.
DirectX version
What it is: Highest supported DirectX API version
When it matters: When you play newer Windows games that depend on the latest graphics features.

Importance: LOW

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Vulkan version
What it is: Highest supported Vulkan API version
When it matters: When modern games, emulators, or creative apps lean on Vulkan support.

Importance: LOW

N/A
OpenGL version
What it is: Highest supported OpenGL API version
When it matters: When older games or pro apps still depend on OpenGL compatibility.

Importance: LOW

4.6
NVIDIA GeForce GT 440 supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 4.8% of graphics cards and equal to 95.2% of graphics cards.
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Max displays supported
What it is: Total number of external displays supported simultaneously
When it matters: When you run a multi-monitor desk for sim racing, trading, or editing.

Importance: LOW

2
NVIDIA GeForce GT 440 supports up to 2 displays, which is fewer than 98.1% of graphics cards and equal to 1.9% of graphics cards.
Max digital resolution
What it is: Maximum supported digital display resolution
When it matters: When you plan to drive 4K or 8K panels at their native resolution.

Importance: LOW

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DisplayPort outputs
What it is: Number of DisplayPort video outputs
When it matters: When your setup needs several high-refresh monitors without adapters.

Importance: LOW

0
NVIDIA GeForce GT 440 offers 0 DisplayPort outputs, which is fewer than 98.1% of graphics cards and equal to 1.9% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort version
What it is: Version of DisplayPort standard supported
When it matters: When your monitor setup depends on newer DisplayPort features for higher refresh rates, higher resolution, or better cable flexibility.

Importance: LOW

N/A
DisplayPort link rates
What it is: Supported data link rates for DisplayPort connections
When it matters: When you are pushing high resolution and refresh rate over DisplayPort.

Importance: LOW

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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
What it is: Typical power consumption under full load (TDP)
When it matters: When you need a realistic idea of power draw before choosing a PSU or case.

Importance: MEDIUM

65 W
NVIDIA GeForce GT 440 has a TDP of 65 W, which is lower than that of 95.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.5% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
What it is: Peak power draw of the graphics card under maximum load.
When it matters: When transient-heavy gaming loads could stress your power supply.

Importance: LOW

65 W
NVIDIA GeForce GT 440 draws 65 W under peak load, which is lower than 95.3% of graphics cards and equal to 0.4% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
What it is: Recommended wattage of the system power supply
When it matters: When you are checking whether your current power supply is enough.

Importance: LOW

300 W
NVIDIA GeForce GT 440 recommends a 300 W PSU, which is lower than that of 95.3% of graphics cards and equal to that of 4.2% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
What it is: Maximum configurable power limit for the GPU board
When it matters: When you care about how far the card can be pushed through tuning or factory power settings.

Importance: LOW

65 W
NVIDIA GeForce GT 440 has a board power limit of 65 W, which is lower than that of 96.3% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.1% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
What it is: PCIe power delivery specification followed
When it matters: When you are checking whether the slot and external cables match the card's intended power-delivery standard.

Importance: LOW

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Size
What it is: Physical size of the GPU card
When it matters: When you need the card to fit a compact case without blocking nearby hardware.

Importance: LOW

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Length
What it is: Physical length of the GPU card
When it matters: When front radiators or drive cages leave only limited GPU clearance.

Importance: LOW

145 mm
NVIDIA GeForce GT 440 is 145 mm long, which is shorter than 98.9% of graphics cards and equal in length to 1% of graphics cards.
Height
What it is: Physical height of the GPU card
When it matters: When side panels, brackets, or tight case layouts reduce vertical clearance.

Importance: LOW

109 mm
NVIDIA GeForce GT 440 is 109 mm tall, which is shorter than 96.3% of graphics cards and equal in height to 0.5% of graphics cards.
Slot width
What it is: Number of PCIe slots occupied by the card
When it matters: When you need room for another PCIe card or better airflow under the GPU.

Importance: LOW

1 slot/s
NVIDIA GeForce GT 440 occupies 1 slot/s, which is slimmer than 96.6% of graphics cards and equal in width to 3.4% of graphics cards.
Weight
What it is: Total weight of the graphics card
When it matters: When sag, bracket support, or shipping stress matters in your build.

Importance: LOW

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NVIDIA GeForce GT 440 vs the average graphics card

  • 69.8% lower TDP
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 440 has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (65 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    What it is: Typical power consumption under full load (TDP)
    When it matters: When you need a realistic idea of power draw before choosing a PSU or case.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    NVIDIA GeForce GT 440 has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (65 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.65 W vs 215 W
  • 53.8% lower PSU requirement
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 440 has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (300 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
    What it is: Recommended wattage of the system power supply
    When it matters: When you are checking whether your current power supply is enough.

    Importance: LOW

    NVIDIA GeForce GT 440 has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (300 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.300 W vs 650 W
  • 140.37 mm shorter card length
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 440 is shorter than the average graphics card (145 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.
    What it is: Physical length of the GPU card
    When it matters: When front radiators or drive cages leave only limited GPU clearance.

    Importance: LOW

    NVIDIA GeForce GT 440 is shorter than the average graphics card (145 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.145 mm vs 285.37 mm
  • 8x larger L2 cache
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 440 has more L2 cache than the average graphics card (256 MB vs 32 MB). The average graphics card has 32 MB L2 cache.
    What it is: Total size of the GPU’s L2 cache memory
    When it matters: When cache size can help the GPU feed data faster in demanding scenes.

    Importance: LOW

    NVIDIA GeForce GT 440 has more L2 cache than the average graphics card (256 MB vs 32 MB). The average graphics card has 32 MB L2 cache.256 MB vs 32 MB
  • 18 mm lower card height
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 440 is shorter than the average graphics card (109 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.
    What it is: Physical height of the GPU card
    When it matters: When side panels, brackets, or tight case layouts reduce vertical clearance.

    Importance: LOW

    NVIDIA GeForce GT 440 is shorter than the average graphics card (109 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.109 mm vs 127 mm
  • 70.5% lower board power limit
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 440 has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (65 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.
    What it is: Maximum configurable power limit for the GPU board
    When it matters: When you care about how far the card can be pushed through tuning or factory power settings.

    Importance: LOW

    NVIDIA GeForce GT 440 has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (65 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.65 W vs 220 W
  • 1 slot/s slimmer design
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 440 occupies fewer slots than the average graphics card (1 slot/s vs 2 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2 slot/s.
    What it is: Number of PCIe slots occupied by the card
    When it matters: When you need room for another PCIe card or better airflow under the GPU.

    Importance: LOW

    NVIDIA GeForce GT 440 occupies fewer slots than the average graphics card (1 slot/s vs 2 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2 slot/s.1 slot/s vs 2 slot/s
  • 1 more DVI outputs
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 440 has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.
    What it is: Number of DVI display outputs available
    When it matters: When you still use an older monitor that depends on DVI.

    Importance: LOW

    NVIDIA GeForce GT 440 has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.1 vs 0
  • Better FP64 ratio
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 440 has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:12 vs 1:64).
  • 8x larger L2 cache
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 440 has more L2 cache than the average graphics card (256 MB vs 32 MB). The average graphics card has 32 MB L2 cache.
  • 61.9% smaller GPU die
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 440 has a lower GPU die size than the average graphics card (116 mm² vs 304.25 mm²). The average graphics card has a GPU die size of 304.25 mm².
  • 1 more DVI outputs
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 440 has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.
  • 69.8% lower TDP
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 440 has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (65 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
  • 53.8% lower PSU requirement
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 440 has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (300 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
  • 70.5% lower board power limit
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 440 has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (65 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.
  • 70.5% lower peak power draw
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 440 has a lower peak power draw than the average graphics card (65 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a peak power draw of 220 W.
  • 140.37 mm shorter card length
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 440 is shorter than the average graphics card (145 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.
  • 18 mm lower card height
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 440 is shorter than the average graphics card (109 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.
  • 1 slot/s slimmer design
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 440 occupies fewer slots than the average graphics card (1 slot/s vs 2 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2 slot/s.

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Memory
Platform & Features
Connectivity & Media
Power & Cooling
Design
  • 38 fewer compute units
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 440 has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (2 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
  • 57.8% lower base clock speed
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 440 has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (810 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.
  • 168 fewer TMUs
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 440 has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (16 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
  • 96.6% lower texture rate
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 440 has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (13 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
  • 98% lower pixel rate
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 440 has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (3.2 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.
  • 60 fewer ROPs
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 440 has fewer ROPs than the average graphics card (4 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
  • 98.6% lower FP32 performance
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 440 has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (0.3 TFLOPS vs 22.86 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.86 TFLOPS.
  • 4,256 fewer FP32 units
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 440 has fewer FP32 units than the average graphics card (96 vs 4,352). The average graphics card has 4,352 FP32 units.
  • 128 bit narrower memory bus
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 440 has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (128 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
  • 11 GB less VRAM
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 440 has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (1 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
  • 93.6% lower memory bandwidth
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 440 has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (28.8 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
  • 90.5% slower memory speed
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 440 has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (1,800 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
  • 48.6% slower VRAM clock
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 440 has a lower VRAM clock than the average graphics card (900 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
  • 50% smaller L1 cache
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 440 has fewer L1 cache than the average graphics card (64 vs 128). The average graphics card has 128 L1 cache.
  • 8x larger process node
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 440 has a higher process node than the average graphics card (40 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
  • No DLSS support
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 440 does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
  • Older PCIe version
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 440 supports an older PCIe version than the average graphics card (2 vs 4.0).
  • 12 older
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 440 was released earlier than the average graphics card (2,011 vs 2,023).
  • No XeSS support
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 440 does not support XeSS, the average graphics card does.
  • No mesh shaders
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 440 does not support mesh shaders, the average graphics card does.
  • No DirectStorage support
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 440 does not support DirectStorage, the average graphics card does.
  • Older OpenCL version
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 440 supports an older OpenCL version than the average graphics card (1.1 vs 3.0).
  • No sampler feedback
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 440 does not support sampler feedback, the average graphics card does.
  • 97.3% fewer transistors
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 440 has fewer transistors than the average graphics card (585 million vs 21,900 million). The average graphics card has 21,900 million transistors.
  • 3 fewer DisplayPort outputs
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 440 has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average graphics card (0 vs 3). The average graphics card has 3 DisplayPort outputs.
  • No AV1 encoding
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 440 does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
  • 2 fewer displays supported
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 440 supports fewer displays than the average graphics card (2 vs 4). The average graphics card supports 4 displays.
  • No AV1 decoding
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 440 does not support AV1 decoding, the average graphics card does.
  • No DSC support
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 440 does not support DSC, the average graphics card does.
  • Older HDMI version
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 440 supports an older HDMI version than the average graphics card (1.4a vs 2.1).
  • No VRR support
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 440 does not support VRR, the average graphics card does.
  • Older HDCP version
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 440 supports an older HDCP version than the average graphics card (1.4 vs 2.3).
  • 2 fewer monitors per output type
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 440 supports fewer monitors per output type than the average graphics card (2 vs 4). The average graphics card supports 4 monitors per output type.
  • Not VR ready
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 440 is not VR ready, while the average graphics card is.
  • 2 fewer fans
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 440 has fewer fans than the average graphics card (1 vs 3).
  • No fan stop
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 440 does not support fan stop, the average graphics card does.
  • 7.5 dB noisier under load
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 440 has a higher load noise level than the average graphics card (42.5 dB vs 35 dB). The average graphics card has a load noise level of 35 dB.
  • 5 °C lower thermal ceiling
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 440 has a lower thermal ceiling than the average graphics card (98 °C vs 93 °C). The average graphics card has a thermal ceiling of 93 °C.
  • No backplate
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 440 does not include a backplate, the average graphics card does.
  • 128 bit narrower memory bus
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 440 has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (128 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
    What it is: Width of the memory interface bus in bits
    When it matters: When you care about steadier performance at higher resolutions, heavier texture settings, or ray-traced workloads that stress memory traffic.

    Importance: HIGH

    NVIDIA GeForce GT 440 has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (128 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.128 bit vs 256 bit
  • 38 fewer compute units
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 440 has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (2 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    What it is: Total number of shader multiprocessors or compute units
    When it matters: When you want a better sense of the GPU's overall parallel hardware resources before relying on game benchmarks alone.

    Importance: HIGH

    NVIDIA GeForce GT 440 has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (2 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.2 vs 40
  • 8x larger process node
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 440 has a higher process node than the average graphics card (40 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
    What it is: Size of the manufacturing process in nanometers
    When it matters: When process node differences may affect power, heat, and overall efficiency.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    NVIDIA GeForce GT 440 has a higher process node than the average graphics card (40 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.40 nm vs 5 nm
  • 11 GB less VRAM
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 440 has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (1 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    What it is: Total video memory available on the graphics card
    When it matters: When you play at high settings, use texture mods, or work with large creative projects.

    Importance: HIGH

    NVIDIA GeForce GT 440 has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (1 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.1 GB vs 12 GB
  • 2 fewer fans
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 440 has fewer fans than the average graphics card (1 vs 3).
    What it is: Total number of cooling fans
    When it matters: When you compare cooler designs and want one more clue about thermal potential.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    NVIDIA GeForce GT 440 has fewer fans than the average graphics card (1 vs 3).1 vs 3
  • 57.8% lower base clock speed
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 440 has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (810 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.
    What it is: Base operating frequency of the GPU core under standard conditions
    When it matters: When you want to understand the card's guaranteed starting frequency instead of looking only at optimistic boost figures.

    Importance: HIGH

    NVIDIA GeForce GT 440 has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (810 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.810 MHz vs 1920 MHz
  • 168 fewer TMUs
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 440 has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (16 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    What it is: Total count of texture mapping units on the GPU
    When it matters: When texture-heavy gaming performance matters and you want extra hardware context behind texture-rate claims.

    Importance: HIGH

    NVIDIA GeForce GT 440 has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (16 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.16 vs 184
  • 96.6% lower texture rate
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 440 has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (13 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
    What it is: Number of textured pixels the GPU can process per second
    When it matters: When fast texture handling matters in high-refresh gaming workloads.

    Importance: HIGH

    NVIDIA GeForce GT 440 has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (13 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.12.96 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s
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What customers like about NVIDIA GeForce GT 440?

  • Low power consumption, especially when idle (approx. 7W)
  • Does not require an additional PCI-E power connector
  • Suitable for HTPC and small form factor builds
  • Supports DirectX 11 (though limited by performance)
  • Includes a variety of outputs including HDMI and DVI
  • Quiet operation due to low heat output
  • Good value for low-end budget upgrades and casual online gaming

What customers dislike about NVIDIA GeForce GT 440?

  • Weak performance for modern or high-resolution 3D gaming
  • Confusing variety of models (DDR3 vs. GDDR5 variants)
  • Significant performance drop on models using slower DDR3 memory
  • Struggles with resolutions above 1360x768 in most titles
  • Priced similarly to more powerful competitors like the AMD HD 5670 at launch
  • Only a minor 'speed-bump' improvement over its predecessor, the GT 430

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hardwaresecrets.com
31/03/2011
GeForce GT 440 512 MB GDDR5 vs. 1 GB DDR3 Video Card Review

The 512 MB GDDR5 version of the NVIDIA GeForce GT 440 outpaces the 1 GB DDR3 model in gaming performance, making it the superior choice despite having half the memory capacity. Both cards share identical core clocks (810 MHz), a 128-bit memory interface, and the same retail price, but the GDDR5 model delivers a vastly higher memory transfer rate of 51.2 GB/s compared to the DDR3...Read more

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jagatreview.com
22/02/2011
Review - GeForce GT 440: NVIDIA’s Fastest Entry Level Card Conclusion

The Jagat Review article concludes that the GeForce GT 440 1 GB GDDR3 is NVIDIA's fastest entry-level graphics card of its time. Performance metrics reveal it delivers a 10-15% speed increase over its predecessor, the GT 430, due to elevated core and memory frequencies. Key pros highlighted in the review include its highly affordable estimated retail price of US$ 80-100, making it a...Read more

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techpowerup.com
01/02/2011
ASUS GeForce GT 440 1 GB Review - Overclocking & Voltage

The TechPowerUp review of the ASUS GeForce GT 440 1 GB details successful manual overclocks of 910 MHz on the core and 935 MHz on the memory, yielding a 10.5% performance increase in tests. While the card demonstrates excellent, low operating temperatures thanks to the custom ASUS heatsink, the primary drawback is excessive fan noise caused by an overly aggressive, non-adjustable...Read more

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techpowerup.com
01/02/2011
ASUS GeForce GT 440 1 GB Review - Power Consumption

The ASUS GeForce GT 440 1 GB is an entry-level, 40nm GF108-based card factory-overclocked to 823 MHz with GDDR5 memory, yielding a 23% performance increase over the GDDR3-based GT 430. Key advantages include its strong overclocking potential, full-size HDMI output, DX11/PhysX support, and extremely low power consumption during idle (7W) and Blu-ray playback (12W). However, the card...Read more

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techpowerup.com
01/02/2011
ASUS GeForce GT 440 1 GB Review - A Closer Look

The ASUS GeForce GT 440 1 GB review highlights a thermally efficient design featuring high-quality Samsung GDDR5 memory (4000 MHz effective) and operation via slot-power, eliminating the need for external cables. This card utilizes a simple, cost-effective cooler design suitable for its low-heat 40 nm NVIDIA GF108 processor. TechPowerUp Conversely, the card is limited by a...Read more

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techpowerup.com
01/02/2011
ASUS GeForce GT 440 1 GB Review - Value & Conclusion

The ASUS GeForce GT 440 1 GB is an entry-level card based on the GF108 Fermi architecture, featuring 1 GB of GDDR5 memory, factory-overclocked speeds, low power consumption for HTPCs, and native DirectX 11, CUDA, and PhysX support. It offers a 23% performance boost over the GT 430 and provides a full-size HDMI output, along with good manual overclocking potential, making it suitable...Read more

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jagatreview.com
22/02/2011
Review - GeForce GT 440: NVIDIA's Fastest Entry Level Card If you need help exploring this hardware further, please let me know. Do you want to see ho...

The GeForce GT 440 is an entry-level graphics card launched by NVIDIA to replace the older GT 430, retaining an identical feature set that includes DirectX 11 support, hardware video decoding, and HDMI 1.4 compatibility. It is released in three distinct variants: a 512 MB GDDR5 version, a 1 GB GDDR3 version clocked at 810 MHz, and a superior OEM-only variant available with 1.5 GB or...Read more

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techpowerup.com
01/02/2011
ASUS GeForce GT 440 1 GB Review

The ASUS GeForce GT 440 1 GB brings NVIDIA's GF108 "Fermi" architecture to the retail market, featuring 96 CUDA cores, a mild factory overclock to 823 MHz, and 1 GB of GDDR5 memory that provides 51.2 GB/s bandwidth. Key advantages include very low power draw (7W idle/12W video), good overclocking potential to 910 MHz, and native HDMI 7.1 audio support. Conversely, the card offers...Read more

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