GeForce 8400 vs GeForce 7350 LE
GeForce 8400
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GeForce 7350 LE
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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 is positioned at rank 657 and the GeForce 7350 LE is on rank 618, so the GeForce 7350 LE 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
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 7350 LE
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce 7350 LE is significantly newer (2020 vs 2014). The GeForce 7350 LE likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 8400 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 8400 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 9.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 7350 LE.
| Insight | GeForce 8400 | GeForce 7350 LE |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+9.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-9.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | Pascal (2016−2021) (14nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 8400 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $5 versus $10 for the GeForce 7350 LE, it costs 50% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 118.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 8400 | GeForce 7350 LE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+118.9%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($5) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($10) |
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 and GeForce 7350 LE
GeForce 8400
The GeForce 8400 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: 81 points.
GeForce 7350 LE
The GeForce 7350 LE is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 10 2020. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 747 MHz to 937 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 20W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 74 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce 8400 scores 81 versus the GeForce 7350 LE's 74 — the GeForce 8400 leads by 9.5%. The GeForce 8400 is built on Maxwell while the GeForce 7350 LE uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 8400) vs 640 (GeForce 7350 LE). Raw compute: 0.8632 TFLOPS (GeForce 8400) vs 1.199 TFLOPS (GeForce 7350 LE). Boost clocks: 1124 MHz vs 937 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce 8400 | GeForce 7350 LE |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 81+9% | 74 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Pascal |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 640+67% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.8632 TFLOPS | 1.199 TFLOPS+39% |
| Boost Clock | 1124 MHz+20% | 937 MHz |
| ROPs | 8 | 16+100% |
| TMUs | 16 | 32+100% |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB | 240 KB+25% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 8400 | GeForce 7350 LE |
|---|---|---|
| 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. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 8400) vs 0.5 MB (GeForce 7350 LE) — the GeForce 8400 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 8400 | GeForce 7350 LE |
|---|---|---|
| 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+100% | 0.5 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.0 (GeForce 8400) vs 9.0c (GeForce 7350 LE). Vulkan: None vs N/A. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 2.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce 8400 | GeForce 7350 LE |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.0+11% | 9.0c |
| Vulkan | None | N/A |
| OpenGL | 3.3+57% | 2.1 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 8400) vs None (GeForce 7350 LE). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP2 vs PureVideo (VP1). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264 (GeForce 8400) vs MPEG-2,WMV9 (GeForce 7350 LE).
| Feature | GeForce 8400 | GeForce 7350 LE |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | None |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP2 | PureVideo (VP1) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264 | MPEG-2,WMV9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 8400 draws 33W versus the GeForce 7350 LE's 20W — a 49.1% difference. The GeForce 7350 LE is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 8400) vs 350W (GeForce 7350 LE). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Card length: 170mm vs 167mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 65°C vs 65.
| Feature | GeForce 8400 | GeForce 7350 LE |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W | 20W-39% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Length | 170mm | 167mm |
| Height | 106mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 65°C | 65 |
| Perf/Watt | 2.5 | 3.7+48% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 8400 launched at $45 MSRP and currently averages $5, while the GeForce 7350 LE launched at $30 and now averages $10. The GeForce 8400 costs 50% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 16.2 (GeForce 8400) vs 7.4 (GeForce 7350 LE) — the GeForce 8400 offers 118.9% better value. The GeForce 7350 LE is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2014).
| Feature | GeForce 8400 | GeForce 7350 LE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $45 | $30-33% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5-50% | $10 |
| Performance per Dollar | 16.2+119% | 7.4 |
| Codename | GM108 | GP107 |
| Release | March 17 2014 | February 10 2020 |
| Ranking | #850 | #597 |
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