GeForce 8400 GS vs GeForce RTX 3070
GeForce 8400 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. The GeForce 8400 GS is positioned at rank #461 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 8400 GS
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3070
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 3070 is significantly newer (2020 vs 2014). The GeForce RTX 3070 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 8400 GS lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3070 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 13502.5% higher G3D Mark score and 1500% more VRAM (8 GB vs 512 MB). 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 RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-13502.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+13502.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 3070 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $200 (vs $30), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 1940.4% better value per dollar than the GeForce 8400 GS.
| Insight | GeForce 8400 GS | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1940.4%) |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($30) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($200) |
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 RTX 3070
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 RTX 3070
The GeForce RTX 3070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 1725 MHz. It has 5888 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 220W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,172 points. Launch price was $499.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce 8400 GS scores 163 versus the GeForce RTX 3070's 22,172 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 13502.5%. The GeForce 8400 GS is built on Maxwell while the GeForce RTX 3070 uses Ampere, both on 28 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 8400 GS) vs 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070). Raw compute: 0.8632 TFLOPS (GeForce 8400 GS) vs 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070). Boost clocks: 1124 MHz vs 1725 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce 8400 GS | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 163 | 22,172+13502% |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Ampere |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 5888+1433% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.8632 TFLOPS | 20.31 TFLOPS+2253% |
| Boost Clock | 1124 MHz | 1725 MHz+53% |
| ROPs | 8 | 96+1100% |
| TMUs | 16 | 184+1050% |
| L1 Cache | 0.19 MB | 5.8 MB+2953% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 4 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 8400 GS | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce 8400 GS comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3070 has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 3070 offers 1500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 8400 GS) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3070) — the GeForce RTX 3070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 8400 GS | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 8 GB+1500% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | 448 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 256-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 4 MB+300% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.0 (GeForce 8400 GS) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3070). Vulkan: None vs 1.4. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce 8400 GS | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.0 | 12 Ultimate+20% |
| Vulkan | None | 1.4 |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 4.6+39% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 4+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 8400 GS) vs NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3070). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP2 vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264 (GeForce 8400 GS) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070).
| Feature | GeForce 8400 GS | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | NVENC 7th gen |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP2 | NVDEC 5th gen |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264 | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 8400 GS draws 33W versus the GeForce RTX 3070's 220W — a 147.8% difference. The GeForce 8400 GS is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 8400 GS) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 3070). Power connectors: Legacy vs 8-pin. Card length: 170mm vs 242mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 65°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce 8400 GS | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W-85% | 220W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-46% | 650W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | 8-pin |
| Length | 170mm | 242mm |
| Height | 106mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 1-50% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 65°C-13% | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 4.9 | 100.8+1957% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 8400 GS launched at $30 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the GeForce RTX 3070 launched at $499 and now averages $200. The GeForce 8400 GS costs 85% less ($170 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 5.4 (GeForce 8400 GS) vs 110.9 (GeForce RTX 3070) — the GeForce RTX 3070 offers 1953.7% better value. The GeForce RTX 3070 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2014).
| Feature | GeForce 8400 GS | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $30-94% | $499 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-85% | $200 |
| Performance per Dollar | 5.4 | 110.9+1954% |
| Codename | GM108 | GA104 |
| Release | March 17 2014 | September 1 2020 |
| Ranking | #850 | #63 |
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