GeForce 8200M G vs GeForce Go 7400
GeForce 8200M G
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar GeForce Go 7400
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce Go 7400 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 8200M G.
| Insight | GeForce 8200M G | GeForce Go 7400 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce Go 7400 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 8200M G and GeForce Go 7400
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 Go 7400
The GeForce Go 7400 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 29 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 993 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 64W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 66 points. Launch price was $89.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 8200M G scores 65 and the GeForce Go 7400 reaches 66 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 8200M G is built on Maxwell while the GeForce Go 7400 uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 8200M G) vs 384 (GeForce Go 7400). Raw compute: 0.8632 TFLOPS (GeForce 8200M G) vs 0.7626 TFLOPS (GeForce Go 7400).
| Feature | GeForce 8200M G | GeForce Go 7400 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 65 | 66+2% |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Kepler |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.8632 TFLOPS+13% | 0.7626 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 8 | 16+100% |
| TMUs | 16 | 32+100% |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB+500% | 32 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 0.25 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 8200M G | GeForce Go 7400 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 256 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 8200M G) vs 0.25 MB (GeForce Go 7400) — the GeForce 8200M G has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 8200M G | GeForce Go 7400 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 0.25 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 0.25 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.1 (FL10_0) (GeForce 8200M G) vs 9.0c (GeForce Go 7400). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 2.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce 8200M G | GeForce Go 7400 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.1 (FL10_0)+23% | 9.0c |
| OpenGL | 3.3+57% | 2.1 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Decoder: PureVideo HD (VP3) vs PureVideo. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264 (GeForce 8200M G) vs MPEG-2,WMV9,H.264 (GeForce Go 7400).
| Feature | GeForce 8200M G | GeForce Go 7400 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | — | No |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD (VP3) | PureVideo |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264 | MPEG-2,WMV9,H.264 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 8200M G draws 33W versus the GeForce Go 7400's 64W — a 63.9% difference. The GeForce 8200M G is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 8200M G) vs 350W (GeForce Go 7400). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce 8200M G | GeForce Go 7400 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W-48% | 64W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C-7% | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 2.0+100% | 1.0 |
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