GeForce 8400M G vs FirePro 2260

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 8400M G is positioned at rank 635 and the FirePro 2260 is on rank 360, so the FirePro 2260 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 8400M G

#624

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

5170%

#626

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

4687%

#627

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

4674%

#631

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

4250%

#632

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

4221%

#634

Qualcomm Adreno X1-45 GPU

MSRP: $899|Avg: $400

100%

#635

GeForce 8400M G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $20

100%

#636

GeForce 8400M GS

MSRP: $50|Avg: $20

99%

#637

Mobility Radeon HD 2400 XT

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

99%

#638

GeForce 9100

MSRP: $40|Avg: $5

98%

#639

GeForce 9600M GT

MSRP: $80|Avg: $20

97%

#640

GeForce 8300

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

97%

#641

Mobility Radeon HD 3430

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

95%

#642

Mobility Radeon HD serie 4200

MSRP: $49|Avg: $10

94%

#643

GeForce 9300GE

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

93%

#644

GeForce 9500 GS

MSRP: $110|Avg: $10

93%

#645

Mobility Radeon HD 3470 Hybrid X2

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

91%

#646

Mobility Radeon HD 4270

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

90%

#647

GeForce 8500 GT

MSRP: $89|Avg: $15

90%

#648

GeForce 9500 GT

MSRP: $99|Avg: $15

90%

#649

Mobility Radeon X1600

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro 2260

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Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

16788%

#360

FirePro 2260

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

100%

#361

Quadro 400

MSRP: $169|Avg: $500

100%

#362

Quadro FX 380 LP

MSRP: $169|Avg: $15

98%

#364

Quadro FX 1800

MSRP: $489|Avg: $100

92%

#365

FirePro 3D V8700

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $1229

91%

#366

FirePro 3D V9800

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $80

91%

#367

Quadro 5000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $100

90%

#368

FirePro V5700

MSRP: $599|Avg: $20

89%

#369

FirePro V9800

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $250

89%

#370

FirePro 3D V8750

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $500

81%

#371

FirePro 3D V7750

MSRP: $799|Avg: $20

77%

#372

GRID M10-2B

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $80

75%

#373

Quadro FX 370

MSRP: $129|Avg: $500

74%

#374

GRID M6-0B

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100

69%

#375

Quadro 6000

MSRP: $4399|Avg: $150

69%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro 2260 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 7.6% higher G3D Mark score and 3100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 128 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 8400M G.

Insight	GeForce 8400M G	FirePro 2260
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-7.6%)	✅Leading raw performance (+7.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+3100%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The FirePro 2260 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro 2260 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $20), it costs 25% less, resulting in a 43.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce 8400M G	FirePro 2260
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+43.5%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($20)	✅More affordable ($15)

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 8400M G and FirePro 2260

GeForce 8400M G

The GeForce 8400M G is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 12 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: 105 points.

FirePro 2260

The FirePro 2260 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 13 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 750 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 113 points. Launch price was $599.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce 8400M G scores 105 versus the FirePro 2260's 113 — the FirePro 2260 leads by 7.6%. The GeForce 8400M G is built on Maxwell while the FirePro 2260 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 8400M G) vs 512 (FirePro 2260). Raw compute: 0.8632 TFLOPS (GeForce 8400M G) vs 0.768 TFLOPS (FirePro 2260).

Feature	GeForce 8400M G	FirePro 2260
G3D Mark Score	105	113+8%
Architecture	Maxwell	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	512+33%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.8632 TFLOPS+12%	0.768 TFLOPS
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 8400M G	FirePro 2260
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce 8400M G comes with 128 MB of VRAM, while the FirePro 2260 has 4 GB. The FirePro 2260 offers 3100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 8400M G) vs 0.25 MB (FirePro 2260) — the GeForce 8400M G has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce 8400M G	FirePro 2260
VRAM Capacity	0.125 GB	4 GB+3100%
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 (GeForce 8400M G) vs 10.1 (FirePro 2260). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce 8400M G	FirePro 2260
DirectX	11.1+10%	10.1
OpenGL	3.3	3.3
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD (GeForce 8400M G) vs UVD 1.0 (FirePro 2260). Decoder: PureVideo HD vs UVD 1.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264 (GeForce 8400M G) vs MPEG-2 (FirePro 2260).

Feature	GeForce 8400M G	FirePro 2260
Encoder	PureVideo HD	UVD 1.0
Decoder	PureVideo HD	UVD 1.0
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264	MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 8400M G draws 33W versus the FirePro 2260's 75W — a 77.8% difference. The GeForce 8400M G is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 8400M G) vs 350W (FirePro 2260). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 65°C.

Feature	GeForce 8400M G	FirePro 2260
TDP	33W-56%	75W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	PCIe-powered
Length	—	168mm
Height	—	69mm
Slots	0-100%	1
Temp (Load)	75°C	65°C-13%
Perf/Watt	3.2+113%	1.5

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Value Analysis

The GeForce 8400M G launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the FirePro 2260 launched at $129 and now averages $15. The FirePro 2260 costs 25% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 5.3 (GeForce 8400M G) vs 7.5 (FirePro 2260) — the FirePro 2260 offers 41.5% better value. The GeForce 8400M G is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2012).