GeForce 9400 vs Radeon RX 5700

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce 9400

33

147

0.0%

GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU

Radeon RX 5700

180

14,296

+9625.2%

Radeon RX 580 (móvel)

Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT

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. The GeForce 9400 is positioned at rank #616 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. 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 9400

#605

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

4360%

#607

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

3953%

#608

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

3942%

#612

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

3585%

#613

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

3560%

#615

GeForce 9800 GTX/9800 GTX+

MSRP: $229|Avg: $40

100%

#616

GeForce 9400

MSRP: $59|Avg: $15

100%

#617

GeForce 7350 LE

MSRP: $30|Avg: $10

99%

#619

Mobility Radeon HD 3850

MSRP: $150|Avg: $15

98%

#620

Mobility Radeon HD 4870

MSRP: $299|Avg: $20

97%

#621

GeForce 9800M GT

MSRP: $160|Avg: $5

96%

#622

Radeon HD 7600G + HD 7400M Dual

MSRP: $140|Avg: $35

94%

#623

Radeon HD 8550G + 8670M Dual

MSRP: $250|Avg: $40

93%

#624

GeForce 8300 GS

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

92%

#625

Mobility Radeon HD 3400 Serisi

MSRP: $49|Avg: $10

91%

#626

Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8470 Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

90%

#627

GeForce 9500M GS

MSRP: $60|Avg: $15

89%

#628

GeForce 8800 GS

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

88%

#630

GeForce 9800 GTX+

MSRP: $229|Avg: $50

86%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon RX 5700 uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon RX 5700 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 9400 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX 5700 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 9625.2% higher G3D Mark score and 1500% more VRAM (8 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 9400.

Insight	GeForce 9400	Radeon RX 5700
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-9625.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+9625.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) / 7nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	Standard Size (270mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon RX 5700 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $250 (vs $15), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 483.5% better value per dollar than the GeForce 9400.

Insight	GeForce 9400	Radeon RX 5700
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+483.5%)
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($15)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($250)

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 9400 and Radeon RX 5700

GeForce 9400

The GeForce 9400 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: 147 points.

Radeon RX 5700

The Radeon RX 5700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 7 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1465 MHz to 1725 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,296 points. Launch price was $349.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce 9400 scores 147 versus the Radeon RX 5700's 14,296 — the Radeon RX 5700 leads by 9625.2%. The GeForce 9400 is built on Maxwell while the Radeon RX 5700 uses RDNA 1.0, both on 28 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 9400) vs 2,304 (Radeon RX 5700). Raw compute: 0.9032 TFLOPS (GeForce 9400) vs 7.949 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5700). Boost clocks: 1176 MHz vs 1725 MHz.

Feature	GeForce 9400	Radeon RX 5700
G3D Mark Score	147	14,296+9625%
Architecture	Maxwell	RDNA 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	384	2304+500%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.9032 TFLOPS	7.949 TFLOPS+780%
Boost Clock	1176 MHz	1725 MHz+47%
ROPs	8	64+700%
TMUs	24	144+500%
L2 Cache	1 MB	4 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 9400	Radeon RX 5700
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce 9400 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 5700 has 8 GB. The Radeon RX 5700 offers 1500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 9400) vs 4 MB (Radeon RX 5700) — the Radeon RX 5700 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce 9400	Radeon RX 5700
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	8 GB+1500%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	448 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	1 MB	4 MB+300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 10 (GeForce 9400) vs 12.0 (Radeon RX 5700). Vulkan: N/A vs 1.1. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce 9400	Radeon RX 5700
DirectX	10	12.0+20%
Vulkan	N/A	1.1
OpenGL	3.3	4.6+39%
Max Displays	2	4+100%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (GeForce 9400) vs VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX 5700). Decoder: PureVideo HD (VP2) vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce 9400) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 5700).

Feature	GeForce 9400	Radeon RX 5700
Encoder	None	VCN 2.0
Decoder	PureVideo HD (VP2)	VCN 2.0
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 9400 draws 33W versus the Radeon RX 5700's 180W — a 138% difference. The GeForce 9400 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 9400) vs 600W (Radeon RX 5700). Power connectors: Legacy vs 6-pin + 8-pin. Card length: 168mm vs 270mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce 9400	Radeon RX 5700
TDP	33W-82%	180W
Recommended PSU	350W-42%	600W
Power Connector	Legacy	6-pin + 8-pin
Length	168mm	270mm
Height	111mm	110mm
Slots	1-50%	2
Temp (Load)	85	85°C
Perf/Watt	4.5	79.4+1664%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce 9400 launched at $59 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Radeon RX 5700 launched at $379 and now averages $250. The GeForce 9400 costs 94% less ($235 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.8 (GeForce 9400) vs 57.2 (Radeon RX 5700) — the Radeon RX 5700 offers 483.7% better value. The Radeon RX 5700 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2015).