GeForce 8400M G vs Quadro FX 3400/4400

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 Quadro FX 3400/4400 is on rank 421, so the Quadro FX 3400/4400 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

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Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

5170%

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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%

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GeForce 9100

MSRP: $40|Avg: $5

98%

#639

GeForce 9600M GT

MSRP: $80|Avg: $20

97%

#640

GeForce 8300

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

97%

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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%

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GeForce 9500 GS

MSRP: $110|Avg: $10

93%

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Mobility Radeon HD 3470 Hybrid X2

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

91%

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Mobility Radeon HD 4270

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

90%

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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 Quadro FX 3400/4400

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Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

246217%

#420

Quadro FX 1300

MSRP: $599|Avg: $15

100%

#421

Quadro FX 3400/4400

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $50

100%

#422

Quadro FX 4000

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $50

83%

#423

RADEON IGP 320

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

67%

#424

Quadro FX 500/FX 600

MSRP: $449|Avg: $15

33%

#425

Quadro FX 2000

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $40

17%

#426

GRID V100-8Q

MSRP: $10000|Avg: $10000

0%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce 8400M G is significantly newer (2014 vs 2008). The GeForce 8400M G likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro FX 3400/4400 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce 8400M G is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro FX 3400/4400 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce 8400M G	Quadro FX 3400/4400
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce 8400M G offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 8400M G holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $50), it costs 60% less, resulting in a 152.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce 8400M G	Quadro FX 3400/4400
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+152.4%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($20)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50)

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 8400M G Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 8400M G and Quadro FX 3400/4400

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.

Quadro FX 3400/4400

The Quadro FX 3400/4400 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 11 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 602 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 104 points. Launch price was $1,799.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 8400M G scores 105 and the Quadro FX 3400/4400 reaches 104 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 Quadro FX 3400/4400 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 8400M G) vs 192 (Quadro FX 3400/4400). Raw compute: 0.8632 TFLOPS (GeForce 8400M G) vs 0.4623 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 3400/4400).

Feature	GeForce 8400M G	Quadro FX 3400/4400
G3D Mark Score	105	104
Architecture	Maxwell	Tesla 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	55 nm
Shading Units	384+100%	192
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.8632 TFLOPS+87%	0.4623 TFLOPS
ROPs	8	24+200%
TMUs	16	64+300%
L2 Cache	1 MB+426%	0.19 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 8400M G	Quadro FX 3400/4400
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 Quadro FX 3400/4400 has 256 MB. The Quadro FX 3400/4400 offers 100% 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 0.19 MB (Quadro FX 3400/4400) — the GeForce 8400M G has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce 8400M G	Quadro FX 3400/4400
VRAM Capacity	0.125 GB	0.25 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB+426%	0.19 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 8400M G draws 33W versus the Quadro FX 3400/4400's 150W — a 127.9% difference. The GeForce 8400M G is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 8400M G) vs 350W (Quadro FX 3400/4400). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce 8400M G	Quadro FX 3400/4400
TDP	33W-78%	150W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	PCIe-powered
Slots	0	—
Temp (Load)	75°C	—
Perf/Watt	3.2+357%	0.7

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Value Analysis

The GeForce 8400M G launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the Quadro FX 3400/4400 launched at $1799 and now averages $50. The GeForce 8400M G costs 60% less ($30 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 5.3 (GeForce 8400M G) vs 2.1 (Quadro FX 3400/4400) — the GeForce 8400M G offers 152.4% better value. The GeForce 8400M G is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2008).