GeForce 8400M G vs GeForce Go 6800
GeForce 8400M G
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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 8400M G is positioned at rank 635 and the GeForce Go 6800 is on rank 277, so the GeForce Go 6800 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 8400M G
Performance Per Dollar GeForce Go 6800
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce Go 6800 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% higher G3D Mark score. 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 | GeForce Go 6800 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce Go 6800 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 8400M G and GeForce Go 6800
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.
GeForce Go 6800
The GeForce Go 6800 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 22 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 1006 MHz to 1058 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 195W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 106 points. Launch price was $499.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 8400M G scores 105 and the GeForce Go 6800 reaches 106 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 8400M G is built on Maxwell while the GeForce Go 6800 uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 8400M G) vs 1,536 (GeForce Go 6800). Raw compute: 0.8632 TFLOPS (GeForce 8400M G) vs 3.25 TFLOPS (GeForce Go 6800). Boost clocks: 1124 MHz vs 1058 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce 8400M G | GeForce Go 6800 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 105 | 106 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Kepler |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 1536+300% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.8632 TFLOPS | 3.25 TFLOPS+277% |
| Boost Clock | 1124 MHz+6% | 1058 MHz |
| ROPs | 8 | 32+300% |
| TMUs | 16 | 128+700% |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB+50% | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 8400M G | GeForce Go 6800 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 128 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 8400M G) vs 0.5 MB (GeForce Go 6800) — the GeForce 8400M G has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 8400M G | GeForce Go 6800 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.125 GB | 0.125 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: 11.1 (GeForce 8400M G) vs 10.0 (GeForce Go 6800). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 2.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 1.
| Feature | GeForce 8400M G | GeForce Go 6800 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.1+11% | 10.0 |
| OpenGL | 3.3+57% | 2.1 |
| Max Displays | 2+100% | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD (GeForce 8400M G) vs No (GeForce Go 6800). Decoder: PureVideo HD vs PureVideo HD VP2. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264 (GeForce 8400M G) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (GeForce Go 6800).
| Feature | GeForce 8400M G | GeForce Go 6800 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | PureVideo HD | No |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD | PureVideo HD VP2 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264 | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 8400M G draws 33W versus the GeForce Go 6800's 195W — a 142.1% difference. The GeForce 8400M G is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 8400M G) vs 350W (GeForce Go 6800). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce 8400M G | GeForce Go 6800 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W-83% | 195W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 3.2+540% | 0.5 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 8400M G is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2012).
| Feature | GeForce 8400M G | GeForce Go 6800 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20 | — |
| Codename | GM108 | GK104 |
| Release | March 12 2014 | March 22 2012 |
| Ranking | #854 | #410 |
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