GeForce 8400M GS vs GeForce 9300 GS

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. The GeForce 8400M GS is positioned at rank #637 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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 GS

#627

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

5220%

#629

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

4732%

#630

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

4719%

#634

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

4291%

#635

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

4262%

#637

GeForce 8400M GS

MSRP: $50|Avg: $20

100%

#638

Mobility Radeon HD 2400 XT

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

100%

#639

GeForce 9100

MSRP: $40|Avg: $5

99%

#640

GeForce 8300

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

98%

#641

GeForce 9600M GT

MSRP: $80|Avg: $20

98%

#642

Mobility Radeon HD 3430

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

96%

#643

Mobility Radeon HD serie 4200

MSRP: $49|Avg: $10

95%

#644

GeForce 9500 GS

MSRP: $110|Avg: $10

94%

#645

GeForce 9300GE

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

94%

#646

Mobility Radeon HD 3470 Hybrid X2

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

92%

#647

GeForce 9500 GT

MSRP: $99|Avg: $15

91%

#648

Mobility Radeon HD 4270

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

91%

#649

GeForce 8500 GT

MSRP: $89|Avg: $15

91%

#650

Mobility Radeon X1600

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

90%

#651

Radeon HD 3650 AGP

MSRP: $80|Avg: $20

90%

#652

GeForce 9400M G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

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 9300 GS offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce 8400M GS	GeForce 9300 GS
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce 8400M GS remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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 GS Benchmark Check

GeForce 9300 GS Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 8400M GS and GeForce 9300 GS

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 GS

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

Feature	GeForce 8400M GS	GeForce 9300 GS
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 GS
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 GS comes with 128 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 9300 GS has 256 MB. The GeForce 9300 GS offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce 8400M GS	GeForce 9300 GS
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 GS). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce 8400M GS	GeForce 9300 GS
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 GS). 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 GS).

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

Feature	GeForce 8400M GS	GeForce 9300 GS
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

The GeForce 8400M GS launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the GeForce 9300 GS launched at $0 and now averages $0. The GeForce 9300 GS costs 100+% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 5.2 (GeForce 8400M GS) vs Infinity (GeForce 9300 GS) — the GeForce 9300 GS offers Infinity% better value. The GeForce 9300 GS is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2014).