GeForce 8400 vs Radeon 3100

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 Radeon 3100 is on rank 727, so the GeForce 8400 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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

#647

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

6032%

#649

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

5468%

#650

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

5453%

#654

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

4959%

#655

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

4925%

#657

GeForce 8400

MSRP: $45|Avg: $5

100%

#658

Radeon HD 7520G + HD 7600M Dual

MSRP: $250|Avg: $50

99%

#659

GeForce 9800M GTS

MSRP: $200|Avg: $15

99%

#660

GeForce 8600 GS

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

99%

#661

Radeon HD 2900 GT

MSRP: $170|Avg: $15

96%

#662

Radeon HD 8280E

MSRP: $150|Avg: $110

95%

#663

Mobility Radeon HD 2600

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

93%

#664

Radeon R5 M420

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

93%

#665

Radeon HD 8550G + 8690M Dual

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

92%

#666

Mobility Radeon 4100

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

92%

#667

Radeon HD 2900 XT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $20

92%

#668

GeForce 9700M GT

MSRP: $200|Avg: $40

91%

#669

GeForce 9300 SE

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

91%

#670

Mobility Radeon X2500

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

91%

#671

GeForce 9800M GTX

MSRP: $300|Avg: $30

84%

#672

Radeon HD 7520G + 8750M Dual

MSRP: $250|Avg: $57

84%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon 3100

#717

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

29343%

#719

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

26600%

#720

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

26530%

#724

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

24124%

#725

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

23959%

#727

Radeon 3100

MSRP: $199|Avg: $30

100%

#728

GeForce 6800 GT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $40

97%

#729

GeForce 7950 GX2

MSRP: $599|Avg: $80

92%

#730

Mobility Radeon X1450

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

89%

#731

MOBILITY RADEON X1800

MSRP: $399|Avg: $50

89%

#732

MOBILITY RADEON 9550

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

81%

#733

MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP

MSRP: $20|Avg: $5

81%

#734

GeForce 6200

MSRP: $129|Avg: $10

78%

#736

GeForce FX 5500

MSRP: $37|Avg: $30

59%

#737

MOBILITY RADEON 9800

MSRP: $229|Avg: $25

54%

#738

RADEON 9500

MSRP: $179|Avg: $30

54%

#739

RADEON X850 XT

MSRP: $499|Avg: $50

43%

#740

RADEON 9800

MSRP: $399|Avg: $399

41%

#742

RADEON 9000

MSRP: $49|Avg: $20

27%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon 3100 uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon 3100 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 Radeon 3100.

Insight	GeForce 8400	Radeon 3100
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+9.5%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-9.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm)
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	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce 8400 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $5 versus $30 for the Radeon 3100, it costs 83% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 556.8% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce 8400	Radeon 3100
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+556.8%)	❌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.

GeForce 8400 Benchmark Check

Radeon 3100 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 8400 and Radeon 3100

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.

Radeon 3100

The Radeon 3100 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 2019. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1218 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 74 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce 8400 scores 81 versus the Radeon 3100's 74 — the GeForce 8400 leads by 9.5%. The GeForce 8400 is built on Maxwell while the Radeon 3100 uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 8400) vs 512 (Radeon 3100). Raw compute: 0.8632 TFLOPS (GeForce 8400) vs 1.247 TFLOPS (Radeon 3100). Boost clocks: 1124 MHz vs 1218 MHz.

Feature	GeForce 8400	Radeon 3100
G3D Mark Score	81+9%	74
Architecture	Maxwell	GCN 4.0
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	384	512+33%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.8632 TFLOPS	1.247 TFLOPS+44%
Boost Clock	1124 MHz	1218 MHz+8%
ROPs	8	16+100%
TMUs	16	32+100%
L1 Cache	192 KB+50%	128 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 8400	Radeon 3100
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) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon 3100) — the GeForce 8400 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce 8400	Radeon 3100
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	0.5 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 8400 draws 33W versus the Radeon 3100's 50W — a 41% difference. The GeForce 8400 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 8400) vs 350W (Radeon 3100). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce 8400	Radeon 3100
TDP	33W-34%	50W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	PCIe-powered
Length	170mm	—
Height	106mm	—
Slots	1	—
Temp (Load)	65°C	—
Perf/Watt	2.5+67%	1.5

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Value Analysis

The GeForce 8400 launched at $45 MSRP and currently averages $5, while the Radeon 3100 launched at $199 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 2.5 (Radeon 3100) — the GeForce 8400 offers 548% better value. The Radeon 3100 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2014).