GeForce 8400 GS vs GeForce 8200
GeForce 8400 GS
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 8400 GS is positioned at rank 461 and the GeForce 8200 is on rank 517, so the GeForce 8400 GS offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 8400 GS
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 8200
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 8200 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 8400 GS.
| Insight | GeForce 8400 GS | GeForce 8200 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / 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
The GeForce 8200 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 8200 holds the technical lead. Priced at $5 (vs $30), it costs 83% less, resulting in a 503.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 8400 GS | GeForce 8200 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+503.7%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($30) | ✅More affordable ($5) |
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 8400 GS and GeForce 8200
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.
GeForce 8200
The GeForce 8200 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: 164 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 8400 GS scores 163 and the GeForce 8200 reaches 164 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 8400 GS is built on Maxwell while the GeForce 8200 uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 8400 GS) vs 256 (GeForce 8200). Raw compute: 0.8632 TFLOPS (GeForce 8400 GS) vs 0.5888 TFLOPS (GeForce 8200). Boost clocks: 1124 MHz vs 1150 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce 8400 GS | GeForce 8200 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 163 | 164 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384+50% | 256 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.8632 TFLOPS+47% | 0.5888 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1124 MHz | 1150 MHz+2% |
| ROPs | 8 | 8 |
| TMUs | 16 | 16 |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB+50% | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 8400 GS | GeForce 8200 |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Feature | GeForce 8400 GS | GeForce 8200 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.0 (GeForce 8400 GS) vs 10.0 (GeForce 8200). Vulkan: None vs None. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 1.
| Feature | GeForce 8400 GS | GeForce 8200 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Vulkan | None | None |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 2+100% | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 8400 GS) vs No (GeForce 8200). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP2 vs PureVideo HD VP3. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264 (GeForce 8400 GS) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (GeForce 8200).
| Feature | GeForce 8400 GS | GeForce 8200 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | No |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP2 | PureVideo HD VP3 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264 | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 8400 GS draws 33W versus the GeForce 8200's 33W — a 0% difference. The GeForce 8200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 8400 GS) vs 350W (GeForce 8200). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Card length: 170mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 65°C vs 70°C.
| Feature | GeForce 8400 GS | GeForce 8200 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W | 33W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Length | 170mm | 0mm |
| Height | 106mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 65°C-7% | 70°C |
| Perf/Watt | 4.9 | 5.0+2% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 8400 GS launched at $30 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the GeForce 8200 launched at $40 and now averages $5. The GeForce 8200 costs 83.3% less ($25 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 5.4 (GeForce 8400 GS) vs 32.8 (GeForce 8200) — the GeForce 8200 offers 507.4% better value.
| Feature | GeForce 8400 GS | GeForce 8200 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $30-25% | $40 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | $5-83% |
| Performance per Dollar | 5.4 | 32.8+507% |
| Codename | GM108 | GM108 |
| Release | March 17 2014 | July 22 2014 |
| Ranking | #850 | #832 |
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