GeForce 7350 LE vs GeForce 8400

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.

GeForce 7350 LE vs GeForce 8400 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce 7350 LE vs GeForce 8400: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce 7350 LE

2020

Why buy it

✅1.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $15 less on MSRP ($30 MSRP vs $45 MSRP).
✅Delivers 37% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 2.5 vs 1.8 G3D/$ ($30 MSRP vs $45 MSRP).
✅GeForce 8400 is already obsolete for modern gaming, so GeForce 7350 LE is the less risky modern option long term.
✅Draws 20W instead of 33W, a 13W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (74 vs 81).
❌2020 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.

GeForce 8400

2014

Why buy it

✅+9.5% higher PassMark G3D performance.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce 7350 LE across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌2014 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
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50% HIGHER MSRP
$45 MSRPvs$30 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 1.8 vs 2.5 G3D/$ ($45 MSRP vs $30 MSRP).
❌65% higher power demand at 33W vs 20W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce 7350 LE is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 1.0% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward GeForce 8400 instead at 81 vs 74, so for this question the real-game FPS result matters more than the synthetic split.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce 7350 LE is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a 14nm process instead of 28nm and a newer 2020 generation instead of 2014. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce 7350 LE makes the most sense to buy today. It is $15 cheaper on MSRP at $30 vs $45, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 37% (2.5 vs 1.8), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce 7350 LE vs GeForce 8400 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

GeForce 7350 LE

The GeForce 7350 LE is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 10 2020. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 747 MHz to 937 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 20W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 74 points.

GeForce 8400

The GeForce 8400 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: 81 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce 7350 LE scores 74 versus the GeForce 8400's 81 — the GeForce 8400 leads by 9.5%. The GeForce 7350 LE is built on Pascal while the GeForce 8400 uses Maxwell, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 640 (GeForce 7350 LE) vs 384 (GeForce 8400). Raw compute: 1.199 TFLOPS (GeForce 7350 LE) vs 0.8632 TFLOPS (GeForce 8400). Boost clocks: 937 MHz vs 1124 MHz.

Feature	GeForce 7350 LE	GeForce 8400
G3D Mark Score	74	81+9%
Architecture	Pascal	Maxwell
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	640+67%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.199 TFLOPS+39%	0.8632 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	937 MHz	1124 MHz+20%
ROPs	16+100%	8
TMUs	32+100%	16
L1 Cache	240 KB+25%	192 KB
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	1 MB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 7350 LE	GeForce 8400
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards ship with 512 MB of GDDR5. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce 7350 LE and 128-bit on the GeForce 8400. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (GeForce 7350 LE) vs 1 MB (GeForce 8400) — the GeForce 8400 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce 7350 LE	GeForce 8400
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	1 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 9.0c (GeForce 7350 LE) vs 10.0 (GeForce 8400). Vulkan: N/A vs None. OpenGL: 2.1 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce 7350 LE	GeForce 8400
DirectX	9.0c	10.0+11%
Vulkan	N/A	None
OpenGL	2.1	3.3+57%
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (GeForce 7350 LE) vs No (GeForce 8400). Decoder: PureVideo (VP1) vs PureVideo HD VP2. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,WMV9 (GeForce 7350 LE) vs MPEG-2,H.264 (GeForce 8400).

Feature	GeForce 7350 LE	GeForce 8400
Encoder	None	No
Decoder	PureVideo (VP1)	PureVideo HD VP2
Codecs	MPEG-2,WMV9	MPEG-2,H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 7350 LE draws 20W versus the GeForce 8400's 33W — a 49.1% difference. The GeForce 7350 LE is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 7350 LE) vs 350W (GeForce 8400). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Card length: 167mm vs 170mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 65 vs 65°C.

Feature	GeForce 7350 LE	GeForce 8400
TDP	20W-39%	33W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	Legacy
Length	167mm	170mm
Height	111mm	106mm
Slots	1	1
Temp (Load)	65	65°C
Perf/Watt	3.7+48%	2.5

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce 7350 LE came in at $30, while the GeForce 8400 launched at $45. On MSRP, GeForce 7350 LE was 33.3% cheaper ($15 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 2.5 (GeForce 7350 LE) vs 1.8 (GeForce 8400) — the GeForce 7350 LE offers 38.9% better value. The newer card here is GeForce 7350 LE (2020 vs 2014).

Feature	GeForce 7350 LE	GeForce 8400
MSRP	$30-33%	$45
Performance per Dollar	2.5+39%	1.8
Codename	GP107	GM108
Release	February 10 2020	March 17 2014
Ranking	#597	#850

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