GeForce 305M vs GeForce 8400 GS

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 305M is positioned at rank 299 and the GeForce 8400 GS is on rank 461, so the GeForce 305M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 305M

#62

GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $350

99%

#289

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

719%

#291

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

652%

#292

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

650%

#296

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

591%

#297

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

587%

#299

GeForce 305M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#300

GeForce 940MX

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

100%

#301

GeForce MX130

MSRP: $120|Avg: $50

100%

#302

Arc Graphics 130V

MSRP: $300|Avg: $250

100%

#303

Radeon R5 430

MSRP: $59|Avg: $50

99%

#305

GeForce MX150

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

99%

#307

GeForce MX450

MSRP: $250|Avg: $200

99%

#308

Arc Graphics 140V

MSRP: $350|Avg: $300

98%

#309

Radeon R7 A8-8650

MSRP: $49|Avg: $20

97%

#312

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C

MSRP: $99|Avg: $30

94%

#314

GeForce GT 720A

MSRP: $40|Avg: $40

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce 8400 GS

#450

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1999%

#452

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1813%

#453

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1808%

#457

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1644%

#458

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1633%

#460

Mobility Radeon HD 550v

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

100%

#461

GeForce 8400 GS

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

100%

#462

Radeon HD 8280G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

99%

#463

Radeon R7 M340

MSRP: $120|Avg: $35

99%

#464

Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU

MSRP: $200|Avg: $100

99%

#465

Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8790M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

98%

#466

Radeon HD 8550G + 8570M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

98%

#467

Radeon R5 M230

MSRP: $80|Avg: $25

98%

#468

Radeon R9 M275X / M375

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

97%

#469

Radeon HD 8650G + 8750M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

97%

#470

Radeon R9 M370X

MSRP: $300|Avg: $100

96%

#471

Radeon HD 8280

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

96%

#472

GeForce GTX 850A

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

94%

#473

Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600/8700M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

94%

#474

Mobility Radeon HD 5730

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

94%

#475

Radeon R7 A10-7700K

MSRP: $152|Avg: $118

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce 8400 GS is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 7.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 305M.

Insight	GeForce 305M	GeForce 8400 GS
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-7.9%)	✅Leading raw performance (+7.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce 8400 GS 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.

GeForce 305M Benchmark Check

GeForce 8400 GS Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 305M and GeForce 8400 GS

GeForce 305M

The GeForce 305M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 549 MHz to 549 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 151 points.

GeForce 8400 GS

The GeForce 8400 GS is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 17 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1029 MHz to 1124 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 163 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce 305M scores 151 versus the GeForce 8400 GS's 163 — the GeForce 8400 GS leads by 7.9%. The GeForce 305M is built on Maxwell while the GeForce 8400 GS uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 305M) vs 384 (GeForce 8400 GS). Raw compute: 0.4216 TFLOPS (GeForce 305M) vs 0.8632 TFLOPS (GeForce 8400 GS). Boost clocks: 549 MHz vs 1124 MHz.

Feature	GeForce 305M	GeForce 8400 GS
G3D Mark Score	151	163+8%
Architecture	Maxwell	Maxwell
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.4216 TFLOPS	0.8632 TFLOPS+105%
Boost Clock	549 MHz	1124 MHz+105%
ROPs	8	8
TMUs	24+50%	16
L1 Cache	192 KB	192 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 305M	GeForce 8400 GS
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce 305M	GeForce 8400 GS
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	1 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 10.1 (GeForce 305M) vs 10.0 (GeForce 8400 GS). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce 305M	GeForce 8400 GS
DirectX	10.1	10.0
OpenGL	3.3	3.3
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (GeForce 305M) vs No (GeForce 8400 GS). Decoder: PureVideo VP4 vs PureVideo HD VP2. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2 (GeForce 305M) vs MPEG-2,H.264 (GeForce 8400 GS).

Feature	GeForce 305M	GeForce 8400 GS
Encoder	None	No
Decoder	PureVideo VP4	PureVideo HD VP2
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2	MPEG-2,H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 305M draws 33W versus the GeForce 8400 GS's 33W — a 0% difference. The GeForce 8400 GS is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 305M) vs 350W (GeForce 8400 GS). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 65°C.