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GeForce 8400
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GeForce 9300M 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.
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 9300M G is on rank 594, so the GeForce 9300M G 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 9300M G
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 9300M G is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.9% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce 8400 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce 8400 | GeForce 9300M G |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+4.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 8400 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 8400 holds the technical lead. Priced at $5 (vs $30), it costs 83% less, resulting in a 471.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 8400 | GeForce 9300M G |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+471.8%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($5) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($30) |
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 9300M G
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 9300M G
The GeForce 9300M G is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 549 MHz to 549 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 85 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 8400 scores 81 and the GeForce 9300M G reaches 85 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 8400 is built on Maxwell while the GeForce 9300M G uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 8400) vs 384 (GeForce 9300M G). Raw compute: 0.8632 TFLOPS (GeForce 8400) vs 0.4216 TFLOPS (GeForce 9300M G). Boost clocks: 1124 MHz vs 549 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce 8400 | GeForce 9300M G |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 81 | 85+5% |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.8632 TFLOPS+105% | 0.4216 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1124 MHz+105% | 549 MHz |
| ROPs | 8 | 8 |
| TMUs | 16 | 24+50% |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB | 192 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 8400 | GeForce 9300M G |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The GeForce 8400 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 9300M G has 256 MB. The GeForce 8400 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GeForce 8400 | GeForce 9300M G |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB+100% | 0.25 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) vs 10.0 (GeForce 9300M G). Vulkan: None vs None. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 2.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 1.
| Feature | GeForce 8400 | GeForce 9300M G |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Vulkan | None | None |
| OpenGL | 3.3+57% | 2.1 |
| Max Displays | 2+100% | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 8400) vs No (GeForce 9300M G). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP2 vs PureVideo HD VP2. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264 (GeForce 8400) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (GeForce 9300M G).
| Feature | GeForce 8400 | GeForce 9300M G |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | No |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP2 | PureVideo HD VP2 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264 | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 8400 draws 33W versus the GeForce 9300M G's 33W — a 0% difference. The GeForce 9300M G is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 8400) vs 350W (GeForce 9300M G). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Card length: 170mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 65°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce 8400 | GeForce 9300M G |
|---|---|---|
| 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-13% | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 2.5 | 2.6+4% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 8400 launched at $45 MSRP and currently averages $5, while the GeForce 9300M G launched at $30 and now averages $30. The GeForce 8400 costs 83.3% less ($25 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 16.2 (GeForce 8400) vs 2.8 (GeForce 9300M G) — the GeForce 8400 offers 478.6% better value. The GeForce 9300M G is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2014).
| Feature | GeForce 8400 | GeForce 9300M G |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $45 | $30-33% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5-83% | $30 |
| Performance per Dollar | 16.2+479% | 2.8 |
| Codename | GM108 | GM108 |
| Release | March 17 2014 | March 13 2015 |
| Ranking | #850 | #880 |
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