NVIDIA Quadro NVS 440 PCIe x1
NVIDIA graphics card specifications and benchmark scores
At a Glance
NVIDIANVIDIA Quadro NVS 440 PCIe x1 Specifications
Quadro NVS 440 PCIe x1 GPU Core
Shader units and compute resources
The NVIDIA Quadro NVS 440 PCIe x1 GPU core specifications define its raw processing power for graphics and compute workloads. Shading units (also called CUDA cores, stream processors, or execution units depending on manufacturer) handle the parallel calculations required for rendering. TMUs (Texture Mapping Units) process texture data, while ROPs (Render Output Units) handle final pixel output. Higher shader counts generally translate to better GPU benchmark performance, especially in demanding games and 3D applications.
Quadro NVS 440 PCIe x1 Clock Speeds
GPU and memory frequencies
Clock speeds directly impact the Quadro NVS 440 PCIe x1's performance in GPU benchmarks and real-world gaming. The base clock represents the minimum guaranteed frequency, while the boost clock indicates peak performance under optimal thermal conditions. Memory clock speed affects texture loading and frame buffer operations. The Quadro NVS 440 PCIe x1 by NVIDIA dynamically adjusts frequencies based on workload, temperature, and power limits to maximize performance while maintaining stability.
NVIDIA's Quadro NVS 440 PCIe x1 Memory
VRAM capacity and bandwidth
VRAM (Video RAM) is dedicated memory for storing textures, frame buffers, and shader data. The Quadro NVS 440 PCIe x1's memory capacity determines how well it handles high-resolution textures and multiple displays. Memory bandwidth, measured in GB/s, affects how quickly data moves between the GPU and VRAM. Higher bandwidth improves performance in memory-intensive scenarios like 4K gaming. The memory bus width and type (GDDR6, GDDR6X, HBM) significantly influence overall GPU benchmark scores.
Quadro NVS 440 PCIe x1 Theoretical Performance
Compute and fill rates
Theoretical performance metrics provide a baseline for comparing the NVIDIA Quadro NVS 440 PCIe x1 against other graphics cards. FP32 (single-precision) performance, measured in TFLOPS, indicates compute capability for gaming and general GPU workloads. FP64 (double-precision) matters for scientific computing. Pixel and texture fill rates determine how quickly the GPU can render complex scenes. While real-world GPU benchmark results depend on many factors, these specifications help predict relative performance levels.
Curie Architecture & Process
Manufacturing and design details
The NVIDIA Quadro NVS 440 PCIe x1 is built on NVIDIA's Curie architecture, which defines how the GPU processes graphics and compute workloads. The manufacturing process node affects power efficiency, thermal characteristics, and maximum clock speeds. Smaller process nodes pack more transistors into the same die area, enabling higher performance per watt. Understanding the architecture helps predict how the Quadro NVS 440 PCIe x1 will perform in GPU benchmarks compared to previous generations.
NVIDIA's Quadro NVS 440 PCIe x1 Power & Thermal
TDP and power requirements
Power specifications for the NVIDIA Quadro NVS 440 PCIe x1 determine PSU requirements and thermal management needs. TDP (Thermal Design Power) indicates the heat output under typical loads, guiding cooler selection. Power connector requirements ensure adequate power delivery for stable operation during demanding GPU benchmarks. The suggested PSU wattage accounts for the entire system, not just the graphics card. Efficient power delivery enables the Quadro NVS 440 PCIe x1 to maintain boost clocks without throttling.
Quadro NVS 440 PCIe x1 by NVIDIA Physical & Connectivity
Dimensions and outputs
Physical dimensions of the NVIDIA Quadro NVS 440 PCIe x1 are critical for case compatibility. Card length, height, and slot width determine whether it fits in your chassis. The PCIe interface version affects bandwidth for communication with the CPU. Display outputs define monitor connectivity options, with modern cards supporting multiple high-resolution displays simultaneously. Verify these specifications against your case and motherboard before purchasing to ensure a proper fit.
NVIDIA API Support
Graphics and compute APIs
API support determines which games and applications can fully utilize the NVIDIA Quadro NVS 440 PCIe x1. DirectX 12 Ultimate enables advanced features like ray tracing and variable rate shading. Vulkan provides cross-platform graphics capabilities with low-level hardware access. OpenGL remains important for professional applications and older games. CUDA (NVIDIA) and OpenCL enable GPU compute for video editing, 3D rendering, and scientific applications. Higher API versions unlock newer graphical features in GPU benchmarks and games.
Quadro NVS 440 PCIe x1 Product Information
Release and pricing details
The NVIDIA Quadro NVS 440 PCIe x1 is manufactured by NVIDIA as part of their graphics card lineup. Release date and launch pricing provide context for comparing GPU benchmark results with competing products from the same era. Understanding the product lifecycle helps evaluate whether the Quadro NVS 440 PCIe x1 by NVIDIA represents good value at current market prices. Predecessor and successor information aids in tracking generational improvements and planning future upgrades.
Quadro NVS 440 PCIe x1 Benchmark Scores
No benchmark data available for this GPU.
About NVIDIA Quadro NVS 440 PCIe x1
The NVIDIA Quadro NVS 440 PCIe x1 is an end-of-life member of the Quadro NVS generation, built around the NV43 chip on TSMC's 110 nm process. The database records 146 million transistors on a 154 mm² die, for a density of 948.1K transistors per mm². The card is equipped with 128 MB of GDDR3 memory on a 128-bit bus, with a memory clock of 250 MHz and an effective data rate of 500 Mbps. It is a single-slot PCIe 1.0 x1 board, 187 mm long, with a 31 W TDP and no auxiliary power connectors. The benchmark section, however, contains no score records: the benchmarks array is empty, the nearestRivals array is empty, and the listed average benchmark score is 0.
Benchmark Performance
The database holds no benchmark scores for this SKU, so the usual score-versus-rival analysis cannot be performed. There are no entries in the benchmarks array, no nearestRivals names, and no deltaPct values to cite. The only aggregate positioning field is percentileVsAllGpus, which is set to 50. Because no measured scores are stored alongside that percentile, the database does not provide a way to translate it into a performance lead or deficit against any named product.
Clock information is likewise sparse. Base, boost, and game clocks are not recorded; the only clock value in the entry is the memory clock of 250 MHz, listed with an effective data rate of 500 Mbps. The memory subsystem is defined by 128 MB of GDDR3, a 128-bit bus, and a memory bandwidth of 8.000 GB/s. These figures describe a low-bandwidth part by current standards, but no comparative standards are present in the fact pack itself.
The graphics pipeline is defined by 8 texture mapping units and 4 render output units. The database lists a pixel rate of 1.000 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 2.000 GTexel/s. Those rates produce a 2:1 texture-to-pixel relationship, which is consistent with the 8 TMU / 4 ROP ratio in the specifications. Shading unit counts are not listed, and FP32 and FP16 throughput fields are absent, so compute performance cannot be quantified from this record.
Power figures are relatively modest: the TDP is 31 W, power connectors are listed as none, and the suggested PSU is 200 W. This indicates that the card is designed to operate within a constrained power envelope. The PCIe 1.0 x1 interface and single-slot form factor reinforce that positioning. Overall, the only measurable performance indicators available are memory bandwidth, pixel rate, and texture rate; no benchmark-derived scores exist to compare against rivals.
Ray Tracing and Feature Set
Ray tracing hardware is not represented in this database entry. The rtCores field is null, and the tensorCores field is also null. As a result, the card has no recorded RT core or tensor core counts. Similarly, the shader unit column is empty, and no FP32 or FP16 throughput is stored.
API support is limited to the values in the fact pack. DirectX is listed as 9.0c, with the feature level 9_3. OpenGL is listed as 2.0 full and 2.1 partial. Vulkan is not listed, meaning there is no Vulkan API entry in the database for this product. These API levels are part of the card's feature set and should be considered when evaluating which applications can use it.
The feature set also includes the memory arrangement: 128 MB of GDDR3 on a 128-bit interface, with 8.000 GB/s of bandwidth. The display output section lists two DMS-59 connectors. The chip is the NV43, belonging to the Curie architecture, and the process node is 110 nm at TSMC. Without a core clock entry, the card's execution clock behavior is not documented in the database; the only clock listed is the memory clock at 250 MHz / 500 Mbps effective.
Because neither RT cores nor tensor cores are recorded, and because Vulkan is absent, the card cannot be placed into any ray tracing or tensor-acceleration workflow based on this data. The feature set is defined by its DirectX 9.0c (9_3) and OpenGL support, its GDDR3 memory, and its DMS-59 outputs.
How It Compares
The nearestRivals array for the Quadro NVS 440 is empty. There are no rival product names, no comparative scores, and no deltaPct percentages available in the database. This means no exact percentage leads or deficits can be reported, and no paragraph-by-paragraph comparison against a named rival can be constructed from the fact pack.
The only comparison-adjacent field is percentileVsAllGpus, which is 50. However, because the benchmark array is empty and the average benchmark score is 0, that percentile cannot be anchored to any stored measurement. The entry therefore does not offer a database-supported ranking relative to any specific competitor. Any statement positioning this card ahead of or behind another product would require data that is not present.
FAQ
Q: What memory configuration does the NVIDIA Quadro NVS 440 PCIe x1 use?
A: The card has 128 MB of GDDR3 memory on a 128-bit bus. The memory clock is 250 MHz, with an effective data rate of 500 Mbps, yielding 8.000 GB/s of bandwidth.
Q: Does it support ray tracing or tensor cores?
A: The database lists no RT core count and no tensor core count; both fields are null. Shading unit counts are also not listed.
Q: What API levels are recorded for this card?
A: DirectX is listed as 9.0c with feature level 9_3. OpenGL is listed as 2.0 full and 2.1 partial. Vulkan is not listed.
Q: What are the physical and power specifications?
A: The card is single-slot, uses a PCIe 1.0 x1 interface, and is 187 mm long, which is 7.4 inches. It has no power connectors, a TDP of 31 W, and a suggested PSU rating of 200 W.
Q: What display outputs does it provide?
A: The display output section lists two DMS-59 connectors.
Q: Is the card still in production?
A: Production status is listed as end-of-life. The release date is 2006-02-13.
Who Should Consider It
The database does not contain benchmark scores for this Quadro NVS 440, so a resolution- or settings-based recommendation cannot be derived from measured results. No score exists to indicate which settings would be playable or which resolution the card can handle. The only defensible basis for a purchase decision is the set of specifications in the record.
With 128 MB of GDDR3, 8.000 GB/s of memory bandwidth, a pixel rate of 1.000 GPixel/s, and a texture rate of 2.000 GTexel/s, the card is positioned for light graphics workloads rather than high-throughput 3D rendering. Its 31 W TDP, lack of power connectors, and 200 W suggested PSU point to low-power system integration. The single-slot form factor and PCIe 1.0 x1 interface make it an option for slots with limited electrical or mechanical requirements.
The API set is an important limitation: DirectX 9.0c (9_3), OpenGL 2.0 full, and OpenGL 2.1 partial are the recorded levels, and Vulkan is not present. Applications requiring newer APIs will not have database-listed support. The two DMS-59 outputs define the display capability, and the production status is end-of-life, so this is not a current-generation product.
Buyers looking for high-settings 3D performance will find no supporting evidence in the benchmark data. The average benchmark score is 0, and the benchmark array is empty. The percentileVsAllGpus value of 50 should not be read as a measured performance result, since no scores accompany it. The card may be considered by those who need the specific combination of a 31 W TDP, no auxiliary power, two DMS-59 outputs, and a PCIe 1.0 x1 interface, but any performance-based selection must rely on the listed pixel rate, texture rate, and memory bandwidth rather than benchmark scores.
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