GeForce 9400 vs Radeon Pro WX 4130
GeForce 9400
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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 Pro WX 4130 is on rank 186, so the Radeon Pro WX 4130 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 Pro WX 4130
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Pro WX 4130 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1185.7% higher G3D Mark score and 700% more VRAM (4 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 Pro WX 4130 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1185.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1185.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+700%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon Pro WX 4130 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon Pro WX 4130 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $100), it costs 85% less, resulting in a 92.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 9400 | Radeon Pro WX 4130 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+92.9%) |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($15) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($100) |
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 Pro WX 4130
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 Pro WX 4130
The Radeon Pro WX 4130 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 1 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1002 MHz to 1053 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,890 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce 9400 scores 147 versus the Radeon Pro WX 4130's 1,890 — the Radeon Pro WX 4130 leads by 1185.7%. The GeForce 9400 is built on Maxwell while the Radeon Pro WX 4130 uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 9400) vs 640 (Radeon Pro WX 4130). Raw compute: 0.9032 TFLOPS (GeForce 9400) vs 1.348 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro WX 4130). Boost clocks: 1176 MHz vs 1053 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce 9400 | Radeon Pro WX 4130 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 147 | 1,890+1186% |
| Architecture | Maxwell | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 640+67% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.9032 TFLOPS | 1.348 TFLOPS+49% |
| Boost Clock | 1176 MHz+12% | 1053 MHz |
| ROPs | 8 | 16+100% |
| TMUs | 24 | 40+67% |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB+20% | 160 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 9400 | Radeon Pro WX 4130 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The GeForce 9400 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro WX 4130 has 4 GB. The Radeon Pro WX 4130 offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | GeForce 9400 | Radeon Pro WX 4130 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 4 GB+700% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10 (GeForce 9400) vs 12 (12_0) (Radeon Pro WX 4130). Vulkan: N/A vs 1.2. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce 9400 | Radeon Pro WX 4130 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10 | 12 (12_0)+20% |
| Vulkan | N/A | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 4.6+39% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 4+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (GeForce 9400) vs VCE 3.4 (Radeon Pro WX 4130). Decoder: PureVideo HD (VP2) vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce 9400) vs H.264,HEVC (Radeon Pro WX 4130).
| Feature | GeForce 9400 | Radeon Pro WX 4130 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | VCE 3.4 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD (VP2) | UVD 6.3 |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 | H.264,HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 9400 draws 33W versus the Radeon Pro WX 4130's 50W — a 41% difference. The GeForce 9400 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 9400) vs 350W (Radeon Pro WX 4130). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 80°C.
| Feature | GeForce 9400 | Radeon Pro WX 4130 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W-34% | 50W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 168mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 85 | 80°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 4.5 | 37.8+740% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 9400 launched at $59 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Radeon Pro WX 4130 launched at $300 and now averages $100. The GeForce 9400 costs 85% less ($85 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.8 (GeForce 9400) vs 18.9 (Radeon Pro WX 4130) — the Radeon Pro WX 4130 offers 92.9% better value. The Radeon Pro WX 4130 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2015).
| Feature | GeForce 9400 | Radeon Pro WX 4130 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $59-80% | $300 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-85% | $100 |
| Performance per Dollar | 9.8 | 18.9+93% |
| Codename | GM108 | Baffin |
| Release | March 13 2015 | March 1 2017 |
| Ranking | #847 | #697 |
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