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GeForce 405
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GeForce 8300 GS
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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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GeForce 405 is positioned at rank 589 and the GeForce 8300 GS is on rank 625, so the GeForce 405 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 405
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 8300 GS
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 405 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 8300 GS.
| Insight | GeForce 405 | GeForce 8300 GS |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.6%) |
| 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 | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 405 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 405 holds the technical lead. Priced at $5 (vs $50), it costs 90% less, resulting in a 926.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 405 | GeForce 8300 GS |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+926.1%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($5) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) |
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 405 and GeForce 8300 GS
GeForce 405
The GeForce 405 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 27 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 928 MHz to 1020 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 118 points.
GeForce 8300 GS
The GeForce 8300 GS is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 22 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1150 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 115 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 405 scores 118 and the GeForce 8300 GS reaches 115 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 405 is built on Maxwell while the GeForce 8300 GS uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 640 (GeForce 405) vs 256 (GeForce 8300 GS). Raw compute: 1.306 TFLOPS (GeForce 405) vs 0.5888 TFLOPS (GeForce 8300 GS). Boost clocks: 1020 MHz vs 1150 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce 405 | GeForce 8300 GS |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 118+3% | 115 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 640+150% | 256 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.306 TFLOPS+122% | 0.5888 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1020 MHz | 1150 MHz+13% |
| ROPs | 16+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 40+150% | 16 |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB+150% | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+100% | 1 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 405 | GeForce 8300 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce 405) vs 1 MB (GeForce 8300 GS) — the GeForce 405 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 405 | GeForce 8300 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 | 2 MB+100% | 1 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.1 (GeForce 405) vs 10.0 (GeForce 8300 GS). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce 405 | GeForce 8300 GS |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.1 | 10.0 |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (GeForce 405) vs No (GeForce 8300 GS). Decoder: PureVideo VP4 vs PureVideo HD VP2. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2 (GeForce 405) vs MPEG-2,H.264 (GeForce 8300 GS).
| Feature | GeForce 405 | GeForce 8300 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 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 405 draws 75W versus the GeForce 8300 GS's 33W — a 77.8% difference. The GeForce 8300 GS is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 405) vs 350W (GeForce 8300 GS). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Card length: 168mm vs 170mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 65°C.
| Feature | GeForce 405 | GeForce 8300 GS |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 33W-56% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Length | 168mm | 170mm |
| Height | 64mm | 106mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 65°C-13% |
| Perf/Watt | 1.6 | 3.5+119% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 405 launched at $40 MSRP and currently averages $5, while the GeForce 8300 GS launched at $50 and now averages $50. The GeForce 405 costs 90% less ($45 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 23.6 (GeForce 405) vs 2.3 (GeForce 8300 GS) — the GeForce 405 offers 926.1% better value. The GeForce 405 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2014).
| Feature | GeForce 405 | GeForce 8300 GS |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $40-20% | $50 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5-90% | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | 23.6+926% | 2.3 |
| Codename | GM107 | GM108 |
| Release | October 27 2015 | July 22 2014 |
| Ranking | #671 | #832 |
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