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GeForce 8400M G vs Radeon HD 4270

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NVIDIA

GeForce 8400M G

2014Core: 1029 MHzBoost: 1124 MHz
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AMD

Radeon HD 4270

2008Core: 750 MHz
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GeForce 8400M G vs Radeon HD 4270 Performance Spectrum

GeForce 8400M G
0.125 GB 33
105
0.0%
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brand logoGeForce RTX 4050 Mobile
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Radeon HD 4270
0.5 GB 150
110
+4.8%
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brand logoRadeon RX 5700
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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.

GeForce 8400M G vs Radeon HD 4270 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Search any supported game below to compare 1080p FPS for both components.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080P
GeForce 8400M G
low5 FPS
medium4 FPS
high3 FPS
ultra2 FPS
1080P
Radeon HD 4270
low5 FPS
medium4 FPS
high3 FPS
ultra2 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080P
GeForce 8400M G
low5 FPS
medium4 FPS
high3 FPS
ultra2 FPS
1080P
Radeon HD 4270
low5 FPS
medium4 FPS
high3 FPS
ultra2 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080P
GeForce 8400M G
low5 FPS
medium4 FPS
high3 FPS
ultra2 FPS
1080P
Radeon HD 4270
low5 FPS
medium4 FPS
high3 FPS
ultra2 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

1080P
GeForce 8400M G
low5 FPS
medium4 FPS
high3 FPS
ultra2 FPS
1080P
Radeon HD 4270
low5 FPS
medium4 FPS
high3 FPS
ultra2 FPS
Among Us

Among Us

1080P
GeForce 8400M G
low5 FPS
medium4 FPS
high3 FPS
ultra2 FPS
1080P
Radeon HD 4270
low5 FPS
medium4 FPS
high3 FPS
ultra2 FPS
Apex Legends

Apex Legends

1080P
GeForce 8400M G
low5 FPS
medium4 FPS
high3 FPS
ultra2 FPS
1080P
Radeon HD 4270
low5 FPS
medium4 FPS
high3 FPS
ultra2 FPS
ARC Raiders

ARC Raiders

1080P
GeForce 8400M G
low5 FPS
medium4 FPS
high3 FPS
ultra2 FPS
1080P
Radeon HD 4270
low5 FPS
medium4 FPS
high3 FPS
ultra2 FPS
Civilization VI

Civilization VI

1080P
GeForce 8400M G
low5 FPS
medium4 FPS
high3 FPS
ultra2 FPS
1080P
Radeon HD 4270
low5 FPS
medium4 FPS
high3 FPS
ultra2 FPS
Dead by Daylight

Dead by Daylight

1080P
GeForce 8400M G
low5 FPS
medium4 FPS
high3 FPS
ultra2 FPS
1080P
Radeon HD 4270
low5 FPS
medium4 FPS
high3 FPS
ultra2 FPS
Deadlock

Deadlock

1080P
GeForce 8400M G
low5 FPS
medium4 FPS
high3 FPS
ultra2 FPS
1080P
Radeon HD 4270
low5 FPS
medium4 FPS
high3 FPS
ultra2 FPS
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GeForce 8400M G vs Radeon HD 4270: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce 8400M G

2014

Why buy it

  • ✅Draws 33W instead of 150W, a 117W reduction.
  • ✅More future proof: Maxwell (2014−2017) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Less VRAM, with 128 MB vs 512 MB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • ❌2014 hardware with 128 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

Radeon HD 4270

2008

Why buy it

  • ✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (512 MB vs 128 MB).

Trade-offs

  • ❌2008 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • ❌354.5% higher power demand at 150W vs 33W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
Radeon HD 4270 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 4.8% in PassMark G3D (110 vs 105), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce 8400M G is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a 28nm process instead of 55nm and a newer 2014 generation instead of 2008. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
Radeon HD 4270 makes the most sense to buy today. It is priced the same on MSRP at $50 vs $50, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 4.8% (2.2 vs 2.1), so the value case lines up with the gaming result. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, Radeon HD 4270 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, GeForce 8400M G has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce 8400M G vs Radeon HD 4270 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

NVIDIA

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.

AMD

Radeon HD 4270

The Radeon HD 4270 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 25 2008. It features the TeraScale architecture. The core clock speed is 750 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 110 points. Launch price was $299.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 8400M G scores 105 and the Radeon HD 4270 reaches 110 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 8400M G is built on Maxwell while the Radeon HD 4270 uses TeraScale, both on 28 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 8400M G) vs 800 (Radeon HD 4270). Raw compute: 0.8632 TFLOPS (GeForce 8400M G) vs 1.2 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 4270).

FeatureGeForce 8400M GRadeon HD 4270
G3D Mark Score
105
110+5%
Architecture
Maxwell
TeraScale
Process Node
28 nm
55 nm
Shading Units
384
800+108%
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.8632 TFLOPS
1.2 TFLOPS+39%
ROPs
8
16+100%
TMUs
16
40+150%
L1 Cache
192 KB+20%
160 KB
L2 Cache
1 MB+300%
0.25 MB
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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce 8400M G gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Radeon HD 4270 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce 8400M GRadeon HD 4270
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
AMD Anti-Lag
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce 8400M G has 128 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 4270 carries 512 MB. Radeon HD 4270 gives you 300% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce 8400M G and 64-bit on the Radeon HD 4270. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 8400M G) vs 0.25 MB (Radeon HD 4270) — the GeForce 8400M G has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce 8400M GRadeon HD 4270
VRAM Capacity
0.125 GB
0.5 GB+300%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth
Unknown
Unknown
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 (Radeon HD 4270). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

FeatureGeForce 8400M GRadeon HD 4270
DirectX
11.1+10%
10.1
OpenGL
3.3
3.3
Max Displays
2
2
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Media & Encoding

Decoder: PureVideo HD vs UVD 2. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264 (GeForce 8400M G) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon HD 4270).

FeatureGeForce 8400M GRadeon HD 4270
Encoder
PureVideo HD
—
Decoder
PureVideo HD
UVD 2
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264
H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 8400M G draws 33W versus the Radeon HD 4270's 150W — a 127.9% difference. The GeForce 8400M G is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 8400M G) vs 350W (Radeon HD 4270). Power connectors: Legacy vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 70°C.

FeatureGeForce 8400M GRadeon HD 4270
TDP
33W-78%
150W
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
Legacy
1x 6-pin
Slots
0
—
Temp (Load)
75°C
70°C-7%
Perf/Watt
3.2+357%
0.7
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce 8400M G came in at $50, while the Radeon HD 4270 launched at $50. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 2.1 (GeForce 8400M G) vs 2.2 (Radeon HD 4270) — the Radeon HD 4270 offers 4.8% better value. The newer card here is GeForce 8400M G (2014 vs 2008).

FeatureGeForce 8400M GRadeon HD 4270
MSRP
$50
$50
Performance per Dollar
2.1
2.2+5%
Codename
GM108
RV770
Release
March 12 2014
June 25 2008
Ranking
#854
#784
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