GeForce 8400M G vs Quadro FX 560

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 560 is on rank 390, so the Quadro FX 560 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%

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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%

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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 560

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Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

38876%

#389

GRID V100-2Q

MSRP: $10000|Avg: $2000

100%

#390

Quadro FX 560

MSRP: $299|Avg: $15

100%

#391

Quadro FX 5800

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $40

92%

#392

FireStream 9170

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $20

84%

#393

RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q

MSRP: $8565|Avg: $8565

84%

#394

Quadro FX 1700

MSRP: $699|Avg: $500

82%

#395

GRID P40-6Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

79%

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Quadro FX 540

MSRP: $299|Avg: $15

71%

#397

Tesla M2070-Q

MSRP: $5489|Avg: $50

63%

#398

Quadro FX 1500

MSRP: $699|Avg: $30

63%

#399

Quadro 7000

MSRP: $14499|Avg: $300

63%

#400

Quadro FX 3700

MSRP: $1599|Avg: $500

61%

#401

Quadro FX 4700 X2

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $15

61%

#402

GRID M10-0B

MSRP: $4000|Avg: $1000

58%

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GRID K340

MSRP: $3299|Avg: $57

53%

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 560 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro FX 560 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 8.6% 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	Quadro FX 560
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-8.6%)	✅Leading raw performance (+8.6%)
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 (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Quadro FX 560 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Quadro FX 560 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $20), it costs 25% less, resulting in a 44.8% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce 8400M G	Quadro FX 560
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+44.8%)
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.

GeForce 8400M G Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 8400M G and Quadro FX 560

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 560

The Quadro FX 560 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 11 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 610 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 189W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 114 points. Launch price was $3,499.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce 8400M G scores 105 versus the Quadro FX 560's 114 — the Quadro FX 560 leads by 8.6%. The GeForce 8400M G is built on Maxwell while the Quadro FX 560 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 8400M G) vs 240 (Quadro FX 560). Raw compute: 0.8632 TFLOPS (GeForce 8400M G) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 560).

Feature	GeForce 8400M G	Quadro FX 560
G3D Mark Score	105	114+9%
Architecture	Maxwell	Tesla 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	55 nm
Shading Units	384+60%	240
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.8632 TFLOPS+39%	0.6221 TFLOPS
ROPs	8	32+300%
TMUs	16	80+400%
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 8400M G	Quadro FX 560
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)

Both cards feature 128 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 8400M G) vs 0.25 MB (Quadro FX 560) — the GeForce 8400M G has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce 8400M G	Quadro FX 560
VRAM Capacity	0.125 GB	0.125 GB
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 9_0c (Quadro FX 560). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce 8400M G	Quadro FX 560
DirectX	11.1+23%	9_0c
Max Displays	2	2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 8400M G draws 33W versus the Quadro FX 560's 189W — a 140.5% difference. The GeForce 8400M G is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 8400M G) vs 350W (Quadro FX 560). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce 8400M G	Quadro FX 560
TDP	33W-83%	189W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	PCIe-powered
Length	—	1mm
Slots	0-100%	1
Temp (Load)	75°C	—
Perf/Watt	3.2+433%	0.6

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Value Analysis

The GeForce 8400M G launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the Quadro FX 560 launched at $299 and now averages $15. The Quadro FX 560 costs 25% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 5.3 (GeForce 8400M G) vs 7.6 (Quadro FX 560) — the Quadro FX 560 offers 43.4% better value. The GeForce 8400M G is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2008).