GeForce 8400 SE vs Radeon X1550

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 SE is positioned at rank #680 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce 8400 SE

#670

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

7983%

#672

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

7237%

#673

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

7218%

#677

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

6563%

#678

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

6518%

#680

GeForce 8400 SE

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

100%

#681

GeForce 9650M GS

MSRP: $199|Avg: $20

100%

#682

GeForce 8400M GT

MSRP: $50|Avg: $30

99%

#683

Mobility Radeon HD 3410

MSRP: $49|Avg: $10

95%

#684

GeForce 9200M GS

MSRP: $100|Avg: $40

95%

#685

MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL

MSRP: $49|Avg: $10

90%

#686

GeForce 9300M GS

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

87%

#687

Mobility Radeon HD 2400

MSRP: $79|Avg: $1

84%

#688

GeForce 6150 LE

MSRP: $30|Avg: $10

81%

#689

Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2

MSRP: $449|Avg: $50

78%

#690

GeForce 9450

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

77%

#691

GeForce 9800 GX2

MSRP: $599|Avg: $75

75%

#692

GeForce 7900 GS

MSRP: $259|Avg: $50

74%

#693

MOBILITY RADEON X600

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

74%

#694

Mobility Radeon X2300 HD

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

72%

#695

Mobility Radeon HD 4250

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

72%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce 8400 SE 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 Radeon X1550.

Insight	GeForce 8400 SE	Radeon X1550
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce 8400 SE offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 8400 SE holds the technical lead. Priced at $10 (vs $49), it costs 80% less, resulting in a 397.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce 8400 SE	Radeon X1550
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+397.3%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($10)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49)

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.

GeForce 8400 SE Benchmark Check

Radeon X1550 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 8400 SE and Radeon X1550

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.

Radeon X1550

The Radeon X1550 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 20 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1100 MHz to 1183 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 67 points. Launch price was $79.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 8400 SE scores 68 and the Radeon X1550 reaches 67 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 8400 SE is built on Maxwell while the Radeon X1550 uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 8400 SE) vs 512 (Radeon X1550). Raw compute: 0.8632 TFLOPS (GeForce 8400 SE) vs 1.211 TFLOPS (Radeon X1550). Boost clocks: 1124 MHz vs 1183 MHz.

Feature	GeForce 8400 SE	Radeon X1550
G3D Mark Score	68+1%	67
Architecture	Maxwell	GCN 4.0
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	384	512+33%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.8632 TFLOPS	1.211 TFLOPS+40%
Boost Clock	1124 MHz	1183 MHz+5%
ROPs	8	16+100%
TMUs	16	32+100%
L1 Cache	192 KB+50%	128 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 8400 SE	Radeon X1550
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 8400 SE) vs 0.25 MB (Radeon X1550) — the GeForce 8400 SE has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce 8400 SE	Radeon X1550
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	0.25 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.1 (10_0) (GeForce 8400 SE) vs 9_0c (Radeon X1550). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce 8400 SE	Radeon X1550
DirectX	11.1 (10_0)+23%	9_0c
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (GeForce 8400 SE) vs Avivo (Radeon X1550). Decoder: VP2 vs Avivo.

Feature	GeForce 8400 SE	Radeon X1550
Encoder	None	Avivo
Decoder	VP2	Avivo
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1	—

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 8400 SE draws 33W versus the Radeon X1550's 50W — a 41% difference. The GeForce 8400 SE is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 8400 SE) vs 350W (Radeon X1550). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 168mm vs 168mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots.

Feature	GeForce 8400 SE	Radeon X1550
TDP	33W-34%	50W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	PCIe-powered
Length	168mm	168mm
Height	69mm	—
Slots	1	1
Temp (Load)	85	—
Perf/Watt	2.1+62%	1.3

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Value Analysis

The GeForce 8400 SE launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the Radeon X1550 launched at $0 and now averages $49. The GeForce 8400 SE costs 79.6% less ($39 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.8 (GeForce 8400 SE) vs 1.4 (Radeon X1550) — the GeForce 8400 SE offers 385.7% better value. The Radeon X1550 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2014).