GeForce 8200M G vs GeForce 8400 SE

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 8200M G vs GeForce 8400 SE FPS Benchmarks

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

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GeForce 8200M G vs GeForce 8400 SE: 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 8200M G

2014

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce 8400 SE across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 256 MB vs 512 MB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2014 hardware with 256 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 1.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $50 MSRP).

GeForce 8400 SE

2014

Why buy it

✅96.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 1.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($50 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (512 MB vs 256 MB).

Trade-offs

❌2014 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce 8400 SE is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 96.0% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 4.6% in PassMark G3D (68 vs 65), so the answer here is pretty clean.

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

GeForce 8200M G is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond because it comes out ahead on the available hardware-headroom signals for this matchup.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce 8400 SE makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, GeForce 8400 SE is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, GeForce 8200M G has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce 8200M G vs GeForce 8400 SE Technical Specifications

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

GeForce 8200M G

The GeForce 8200M G is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 12 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: 65 points.

GeForce 8400 SE

The GeForce 8400 SE 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: 68 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 8200M G scores 65 and the GeForce 8400 SE reaches 68 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 8200M G is built on Maxwell while the GeForce 8400 SE uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 8200M G) vs 384 (GeForce 8400 SE). Raw compute: 0.8632 TFLOPS (GeForce 8200M G) vs 0.8632 TFLOPS (GeForce 8400 SE). Boost clocks: 1124 MHz vs 1124 MHz.

Feature	GeForce 8200M G	GeForce 8400 SE
G3D Mark Score	65	68+5%
Architecture	Maxwell	Maxwell
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.8632 TFLOPS	0.8632 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1124 MHz	1124 MHz
ROPs	8	8
TMUs	16	16
L1 Cache	192 KB	192 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 8200M G	GeForce 8400 SE
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)

The GeForce 8200M G has 256 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 8400 SE carries 512 MB. GeForce 8400 SE gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce 8200M G and 128-bit on the GeForce 8400 SE.

Feature	GeForce 8200M G	GeForce 8400 SE
VRAM Capacity	0.25 GB	0.5 GB+100%
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: 11.1 (FL10_0) (GeForce 8200M G) vs 11.1 (10_0) (GeForce 8400 SE). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce 8200M G	GeForce 8400 SE
DirectX	11.1 (FL10_0)	11.1 (10_0)
OpenGL	3.3	3.3
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Decoder: PureVideo HD (VP3) vs VP2. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264 (GeForce 8200M G) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce 8400 SE).

Feature	GeForce 8200M G	GeForce 8400 SE
Encoder	—	None
Decoder	PureVideo HD (VP3)	VP2
Codecs	MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 8200M G draws 33W versus the GeForce 8400 SE's 33W — a 0% difference. The GeForce 8400 SE is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 8200M G) vs 350W (GeForce 8400 SE). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 85.

Feature	GeForce 8200M G	GeForce 8400 SE
TDP	33W	33W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	Legacy
Length	—	168mm
Height	—	69mm
Slots	0-100%	1
Temp (Load)	70°C-18%	85
Perf/Watt	2.0	2.1+5%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce 8200M G came in at $0, while the GeForce 8400 SE launched at $50. On MSRP, GeForce 8200M G was 100+% cheaper ($50 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): Infinity (GeForce 8200M G) vs 1.4 (GeForce 8400 SE) — the GeForce 8200M G offers Infinity% better value.

Feature	GeForce 8200M G	GeForce 8400 SE
MSRP	$0-100%	$50
Performance per Dollar	Infinity	1.4
Codename	GM108	GM108
Release	March 12 2014	March 17 2014
Ranking	#854	#850

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