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 GS vs GeForce 9300 GE FPS Benchmarks

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

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GeForce 8400M GS vs GeForce 9300 GE: 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 GS

2014

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 128 MB vs 256 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.
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117.4% HIGHER MSRP
$50 MSRPvs$23 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.1 vs 4.4 G3D/$ ($50 MSRP vs $23 MSRP).

GeForce 9300 GE

2015

Why buy it

✅Costs $27 less on MSRP ($23 MSRP vs $50 MSRP).
✅Delivers 113.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 4.4 vs 2.1 G3D/$ ($23 MSRP vs $50 MSRP).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (256 MB vs 128 MB).

Trade-offs

❌2015 hardware with 256 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce 8400M GS is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 2% in PassMark G3D (104 vs 102), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce 8400M GS is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond because it comes out ahead on the available hardware-headroom signals for this matchup.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce 9300 GE makes the most sense to buy today. It is $27 cheaper on MSRP at $23 vs $50, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 113.2% (4.4 vs 2.1), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, GeForce 9300 GE is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, GeForce 8400M GS has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce 8400M GS vs GeForce 9300 GE Technical Specifications

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

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 9300 GE

The GeForce 9300 GE is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 928 MHz to 941 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 102 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 8400M GS scores 104 and the GeForce 9300 GE 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 9300 GE uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 8400M GS) vs 384 (GeForce 9300 GE). Raw compute: 0.8632 TFLOPS (GeForce 8400M GS) vs 0.7227 TFLOPS (GeForce 9300 GE). Boost clocks: 1124 MHz vs 941 MHz.

Feature	GeForce 8400M GS	GeForce 9300 GE
G3D Mark Score	104+2%	102
Architecture	Maxwell	Maxwell
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.8632 TFLOPS+19%	0.7227 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1124 MHz+19%	941 MHz
ROPs	8	8
TMUs	16	24+50%
L1 Cache	192 KB	192 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 8400M GS	GeForce 9300 GE
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce 8400M GS has 128 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 9300 GE carries 256 MB. GeForce 9300 GE gives you 100% 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 GS and 128-bit on the GeForce 9300 GE.

Feature	GeForce 8400M GS	GeForce 9300 GE
VRAM Capacity	0.125 GB	0.25 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB	1 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 10_0 (GeForce 8400M GS) vs 10.0 (GeForce 9300 GE). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce 8400M GS	GeForce 9300 GE
DirectX	10_0	10.0
OpenGL	3.3	3.3
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: PureVideo (GeForce 8400M GS) vs No (GeForce 9300 GE). Decoder: PureVideo vs PureVideo HD VP2. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,WMV9 (GeForce 8400M GS) vs MPEG-2,H.264 (GeForce 9300 GE).

Feature	GeForce 8400M GS	GeForce 9300 GE
Encoder	PureVideo	No
Decoder	PureVideo	PureVideo HD VP2
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,WMV9	MPEG-2,H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 8400M GS draws 33W versus the GeForce 9300 GE's 33W — a 0% difference. The GeForce 9300 GE is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 8400M GS) vs 350W (GeForce 9300 GE). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 65°C.

Feature	GeForce 8400M GS	GeForce 9300 GE
TDP	33W	33W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	Legacy
Length	—	170mm
Height	—	106mm
Slots	0-100%	1
Temp (Load)	80°C	65°C-19%
Perf/Watt	3.2+3%	3.1

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce 8400M GS came in at $50, while the GeForce 9300 GE launched at $23. On MSRP, GeForce 9300 GE was 54% cheaper ($27 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 2.1 (GeForce 8400M GS) vs 4.4 (GeForce 9300 GE) — the GeForce 9300 GE offers 109.5% better value. The newer card here is GeForce 9300 GE (2015 vs 2014).

Feature	GeForce 8400M GS	GeForce 9300 GE
MSRP	$50	$23-54%
Performance per Dollar	2.1	4.4+110%
Codename	GM108	GM108
Release	March 12 2014	March 13 2015
Ranking	#854	#810

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