GeForce 8400M GS vs GeForce 8300
GeForce 8400M GS
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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 GS is positioned at rank 637 and the GeForce 8300 is on rank 640, so the GeForce 8400M GS 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 GS
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 8300
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 8400M GS is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce 8300 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce 8400M GS | GeForce 8300 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 8400M GS offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 8400M GS holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $50), it costs 60% less, resulting in a 154.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 8400M GS | GeForce 8300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+154.9%) | ❌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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 8400M GS and GeForce 8300
GeForce 8400M GS
The GeForce 8400M GS 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: 104 points.
GeForce 8300
The GeForce 8300 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 22 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1150 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 102 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 8400M GS scores 104 and the GeForce 8300 reaches 102 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 8400M GS is built on Maxwell while the GeForce 8300 uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 8400M GS) vs 256 (GeForce 8300). Raw compute: 0.8632 TFLOPS (GeForce 8400M GS) vs 0.5888 TFLOPS (GeForce 8300). Boost clocks: 1124 MHz vs 1150 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce 8400M GS | GeForce 8300 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 104+2% | 102 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384+50% | 256 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.8632 TFLOPS+47% | 0.5888 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1124 MHz | 1150 MHz+2% |
| ROPs | 8 | 8 |
| TMUs | 16 | 16 |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB+50% | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 8400M GS | GeForce 8300 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The GeForce 8400M GS comes with 128 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 8300 has 512 MB. The GeForce 8300 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GeForce 8400M GS | GeForce 8300 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.125 GB | 0.5 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10_0 (GeForce 8400M GS) vs 10.0 (GeForce 8300). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 1.
| Feature | GeForce 8400M GS | GeForce 8300 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10_0 | 10.0 |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 2+100% | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: PureVideo (GeForce 8400M GS) vs No (GeForce 8300). Decoder: PureVideo vs PureVideo HD VP3. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,WMV9 (GeForce 8400M GS) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (GeForce 8300).
| Feature | GeForce 8400M GS | GeForce 8300 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | PureVideo | No |
| Decoder | PureVideo | PureVideo HD VP3 |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,WMV9 | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 8400M GS draws 33W versus the GeForce 8300's 33W — a 0% difference. The GeForce 8300 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 8400M GS) vs 350W (GeForce 8300). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 70°C.
| Feature | GeForce 8400M GS | GeForce 8300 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W | 33W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 70°C-13% |
| Perf/Watt | 3.2+3% | 3.1 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 8400M GS launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the GeForce 8300 launched at $50 and now averages $50. The GeForce 8400M GS costs 60% less ($30 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 5.2 (GeForce 8400M GS) vs 2.0 (GeForce 8300) — the GeForce 8400M GS offers 160% better value.
| Feature | GeForce 8400M GS | GeForce 8300 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50 | $50 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20-60% | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | 5.2+160% | 2.0 |
| Codename | GM108 | GM108 |
| Release | March 12 2014 | July 22 2014 |
| Ranking | #854 | #832 |
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