Quadro NVS 440 PCIe x1

Workstation GPU

Curie NVS Creator Workstation Desktop GDDR3 2006 NVIDIA

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At a Glance

Entry Type: Workstation GPU
Architecture: Curie
Series: NVS
GPU Die: NV43
Launch Date: 2006-02-14
TMUs: 8
ROPs: 4
Memory: 128 MB GDDR3
Bus Width: 128-bit
TDP/TBP: 31 W
Rec. PSU: 200 W
Interface: PCIe 1.0 x1
Data Confidence: Partial

GPU Specs

Identity
Entry Type	Workstation GPU
Official Name	NVIDIA Quadro NVS 440 PCIe x1
GPU Codename	NV43
Architecture	Curie
Launch Date	2006-02-14
Market Segment Notes	Workstation, Creator in NVS
Core Specs
GPU Die	NV43
Chip Variant / Package	BGA-825
Process Node	TSMC 110 nm
Transistor Count	0.15 billion
Die Size	154 mm²
CUDA Cores	0
SM Count	0
TMUs	8
ROPs	4
Base Clock	250 MHz
Boost Clock	250 MHz
Pixel Fillrate	1 GP/s
Texture Fillrate	2 GT/s
Memory
Memory Size	128 MB
Memory Type	GDDR3
Memory Bus Width	128-bit
Memory Clock	250 MHz
Memory Bandwidth	8 GB/s
Board and Display
TDP / TBP	31 W
Recommended PSU	200 W
Power Connectors	None
Interface	PCIe 1.0 x1
Display Outputs	2x DMS-59
Slot Width	Single-slot, 187 mm length
Card Length	187 mm
Board Partner Model	Reference or OEM specification
Reference Design	NVIDIA reference design
Software
Shader Model	3.0
DirectX Support	DirectX 9.3
OpenGL Support	OpenGL 2.0
Driver Branch Notes	Driver support depends on architecture, operating system, and current NVIDIA driver branch.
Windows Support Notes	Check the current NVIDIA driver branch and OEM support policy for this exact GPU.
Linux Support Notes	Check the current NVIDIA Linux driver branch, distribution packages, and kernel compatibility for this exact GPU.

Overview

Quadro NVS 440 PCIe x1 is an NVIDIA GPU entry in the NVS family. It is listed with Curie architecture and NV43 silicon.

Key reference data: 128 MB GDDR3 memory, 128-bit memory bus, 31 W board power class.

Workstation cards should be checked against driver branch, application certification, memory capacity, and display output requirements.

Why It Mattered

Quadro NVS 440 PCIe x1 sits in NVIDIA's business-display and NVS lineage, where multi-monitor stability, small form factors, and enterprise driver support mattered more than gaming performance. Exact board details are important because NVS cards often changed outputs, brackets, and OEM packaging.

Collector Notes

For archival use, record the OEM or board-partner part number, bracket height, cooler type, memory configuration, display-output adapter or breakout cable, firmware, certified-driver branch, and the workstation model where the card was used.

Used-Market Caution

Before buying used, confirm bracket height, display adapters, mini-DP or DMS breakout cables, fan condition, VRAM errors, driver branch support, OEM firmware quirks, and whether the card needs workstation-specific airflow or auxiliary power.

Known Issues

Known issues pending source review.

SourcesPartial

Sources reviewed: 2026-06-20

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Specifications are currently based on reference/spec-dump sources. Historical notes require additional source review.

Data confidence and source status

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Imported: spec-only imported entry pending editorial source review.
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Independent reference sources

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Overview

Why It Mattered

Collector Notes

Used-Market Caution

Known Issues

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