GeForce 8400 vs nForce 750a SLI
GeForce 8400
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nForce 750a SLI
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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 is positioned at rank #657 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
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The nForce 750a SLI is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 8400.
| Insight | GeForce 8400 | nForce 750a SLI |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the nForce 750a SLI remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 nForce 750a SLI
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.
nForce 750a SLI
The nForce 750a SLI is manufactured by an unknown manufacturer. It was released in April 1 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 967 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 83 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 8400 scores 81 and the nForce 750a SLI reaches 83 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 8400 is built on Maxwell while the nForce 750a SLI uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 8400) vs 768 (nForce 750a SLI).
| Feature | GeForce 8400 | nForce 750a SLI |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 81 | 83+2% |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Kepler |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 768+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 8400 | nForce 750a SLI |
|---|---|---|
| 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 64-bit.
| Feature | GeForce 8400 | nForce 750a SLI |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.0 (GeForce 8400) vs 10_0 (nForce 750a SLI). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce 8400 | nForce 750a SLI |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.0 | 10_0 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 8400) vs PureVideo HD (nForce 750a SLI). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP2 vs PureVideo HD.
| Feature | GeForce 8400 | nForce 750a SLI |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | PureVideo HD |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP2 | PureVideo HD |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264 | — |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 8400 draws 33W versus the nForce 750a SLI's 30W — a 9.5% difference. The nForce 750a SLI is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 8400) vs 350W (nForce 750a SLI). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 170mm vs 1mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | GeForce 8400 | nForce 750a SLI |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W | 30W-9% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 170mm | 1mm |
| Height | 106mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 65°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 2.5 | 2.8+12% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 8400 launched at $45 MSRP and currently averages $5, while the nForce 750a SLI launched at $0 and now averages $0. The nForce 750a SLI costs 100+% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 16.2 (GeForce 8400) vs Infinity (nForce 750a SLI) — the nForce 750a SLI offers Infinity% better value. The GeForce 8400 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2013).
| Feature | GeForce 8400 | nForce 750a SLI |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $45 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 16.2 | Infinity |
| Codename | GM108 | N14P-GT |
| Release | March 17 2014 | April 1 2013 |
| Ranking | #850 | #616 |
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