GeForce 9400
VS
Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3350GE

GeForce 9400 vs Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3350GE

NVIDIA

GeForce 9400

2015Core: 1072 MHzBoost: 1176 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3350GE

2020Boost: 2100 MHz

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. 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
3953%
#608
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
94%
#623
Radeon HD 8550G + 8670M Dual
MSRP: $250|Avg: $40
93%
#624
GeForce 8300 GS
MSRP: $50|Avg: $50
92%
#625
91%
#626
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 Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3350GE uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3350GE 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 Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3350GE is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1587.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce 9400 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

InsightGeForce 9400Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3350GE
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-1587.1%)
Leading raw performance (+1587.1%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
Vega (2017−2020) (7nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
✅ More VRAM (+100+%)
❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3350GE remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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 RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3350GE

NVIDIA

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.

AMD

Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3350GE

The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3350GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2020. It features the Vega architecture. The boost clock speed is 2100 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,480 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce 9400 scores 147 versus the Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3350GE's 2,480 — the Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3350GE leads by 1587.1%. The GeForce 9400 is built on Maxwell while the Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3350GE uses Vega, both on 28 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 9400) vs 512 (Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3350GE). Boost clocks: 1176 MHz vs 2100 MHz.

FeatureGeForce 9400Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3350GE
G3D Mark Score
147
2,480+1587%
Architecture
Maxwell
Vega
Process Node
28 nm
7 nm
Shading Units
384
512+33%
Boost Clock
1176 MHz
2100 MHz+79%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce 9400Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3350GE
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
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce 9400 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3350GE has 0 MB. The GeForce 9400 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.

FeatureGeForce 9400Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3350GE
VRAM Capacity
0.5 GB
Shared System RAM
Memory Type
GDDR5
Shared
Memory Bandwidth
Unknown
System
Bus Width
128-bit
System
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 10 (GeForce 9400) vs 12 (Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3350GE). Vulkan: N/A vs 1.3. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.

FeatureGeForce 9400Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3350GE
DirectX
10
12+20%
Vulkan
N/A
1.3
OpenGL
3.3
4.6+39%
Max Displays
2
3+50%
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (GeForce 9400) vs VCE (Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3350GE). Decoder: PureVideo HD (VP2) vs UVD. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce 9400) vs H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3350GE).

FeatureGeForce 9400Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3350GE
Encoder
None
VCE
Decoder
PureVideo HD (VP2)
UVD
Codecs
H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1
H.264,HEVC,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 9400 draws 33W versus the Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3350GE's 15W — a 75% difference. The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3350GE is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 9400) vs 1W (Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3350GE). Power connectors: Legacy vs Integrated. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 75°C.

FeatureGeForce 9400Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3350GE
TDP
33W
15W-55%
Recommended PSU
350W
1W-100%
Power Connector
Legacy
Integrated
Length
168mm
Height
111mm
Slots
1
0-100%
Temp (Load)
85
75°C-12%
Perf/Watt
4.5
165.3+3573%
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Value Analysis

The GeForce 9400 launched at $59 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3350GE launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3350GE costs 100+% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.8 (GeForce 9400) vs Infinity (Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3350GE) — the Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3350GE offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3350GE is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2015).

FeatureGeForce 9400Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3350GE
MSRP
$59
$0-100%
Avg Price (30d)
$15
$0-100%
Performance per Dollar
9.8
Infinity
Codename
GM108
Vega
Release
March 13 2015
January 7 2020
Ranking
#847
#545