GeForce 9400 vs Radeon HD 7310
GeForce 9400
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Radeon HD 7310
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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. The GeForce 9400 is positioned at rank 616 and the Radeon HD 7310 is on rank 193, so the Radeon HD 7310 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 9400
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 7310
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 9400 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 14.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 7310.
| Insight | GeForce 9400 | Radeon HD 7310 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+14.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-14.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 7310 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 7310 holds the technical lead. Priced at $5 (vs $15), it costs 67% less, resulting in a 161.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 9400 | Radeon HD 7310 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+161.2%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($15) | ✅More affordable ($5) |
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 9400 and Radeon HD 7310
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 HD 7310
The Radeon HD 7310 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 1 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 47W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 128 points. Launch price was $59.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce 9400 scores 147 versus the Radeon HD 7310's 128 — the GeForce 9400 leads by 14.8%. The GeForce 9400 is built on Maxwell while the Radeon HD 7310 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 9400) vs 384 (Radeon HD 7310). Raw compute: 0.9032 TFLOPS (GeForce 9400) vs 0.6144 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7310).
| Feature | GeForce 9400 | Radeon HD 7310 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 147+15% | 128 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.9032 TFLOPS+47% | 0.6144 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 8 | 8 |
| TMUs | 24 | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB+100% | 96 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 0.25 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 9400 | Radeon HD 7310 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 9400) vs 0.25 MB (Radeon HD 7310) — the GeForce 9400 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 9400 | Radeon HD 7310 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 0.25 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 9400 draws 33W versus the Radeon HD 7310's 47W — a 35% difference. The GeForce 9400 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 9400) vs 350W (Radeon HD 7310). Power connectors: Legacy vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | GeForce 9400 | Radeon HD 7310 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W-30% | 47W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 168mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 85 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 4.5+67% | 2.7 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 9400 launched at $59 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Radeon HD 7310 launched at $20 and now averages $5. The Radeon HD 7310 costs 66.7% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.8 (GeForce 9400) vs 25.6 (Radeon HD 7310) — the Radeon HD 7310 offers 161.2% better value. The GeForce 9400 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2013).
| Feature | GeForce 9400 | Radeon HD 7310 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $59 | $20-66% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $5-67% |
| Performance per Dollar | 9.8 | 25.6+161% |
| Codename | GM108 | Cape Verde |
| Release | March 13 2015 | May 1 2013 |
| Ranking | #847 | #841 |
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