
GeForce 9400 vs Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3350GE

GeForce 9400
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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.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
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Performance Comparison
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⚠️ 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.
| Insight | GeForce 9400 | Radeon 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

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 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.
| Feature | GeForce 9400 | Radeon 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)
| Feature | GeForce 9400 | Radeon 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 |
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.
| Feature | GeForce 9400 | Radeon 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 |
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.
| Feature | GeForce 9400 | Radeon 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% |
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).
| Feature | GeForce 9400 | Radeon 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 |
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.
| Feature | GeForce 9400 | Radeon 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% |
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).
| Feature | GeForce 9400 | Radeon 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 |
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