GeForce 8400M GS vs Mobility Radeon HD 2400 XT
GeForce 8400M GS
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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.
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 Mobility Radeon HD 2400 XT is on rank 637, so the Mobility Radeon HD 2400 XT 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 Mobility Radeon HD 2400 XT
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 Mobility Radeon HD 2400 XT offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce 8400M GS | Mobility Radeon HD 2400 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale (2005−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| 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 $49), it costs 59% less, resulting in a 149.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 8400M GS | Mobility Radeon HD 2400 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+149.8%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($20) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49) |
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 Mobility Radeon HD 2400 XT
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.
Mobility Radeon HD 2400 XT
The Mobility Radeon HD 2400 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 9 2009. It features the TeraScale architecture. The core clock speed is 550 MHz. It has 800 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 102 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 8400M GS scores 104 and the Mobility Radeon HD 2400 XT 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 Mobility Radeon HD 2400 XT uses TeraScale, both on 28 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 8400M GS) vs 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 2400 XT). Raw compute: 0.8632 TFLOPS (GeForce 8400M GS) vs 0.88 TFLOPS ×2 (Mobility Radeon HD 2400 XT).
| Feature | GeForce 8400M GS | Mobility Radeon HD 2400 XT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 104+2% | 102 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | TeraScale |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 800 ×2+108% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.8632 TFLOPS | 0.88 TFLOPS ×2+2% |
| ROPs | 8 | 16 ×2+100% |
| TMUs | 16 | 40 ×2+150% |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB+20% | 160 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 0.25 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 8400M GS | Mobility Radeon HD 2400 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce 8400M GS comes with 128 MB of VRAM, while the Mobility Radeon HD 2400 XT has 256 MB. The Mobility Radeon HD 2400 XT offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 8400M GS) vs 0.25 MB (Mobility Radeon HD 2400 XT) — the GeForce 8400M GS has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 8400M GS | Mobility Radeon HD 2400 XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.125 GB | 0.25 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 0.25 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10_0 (GeForce 8400M GS) vs 10.0 (Mobility Radeon HD 2400 XT). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce 8400M GS | Mobility Radeon HD 2400 XT |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10_0 | 10.0 |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: PureVideo (GeForce 8400M GS) vs Avivo HD (Mobility Radeon HD 2400 XT). Decoder: PureVideo vs UVD 1.0. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,WMV9 (GeForce 8400M GS) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Mobility Radeon HD 2400 XT).
| Feature | GeForce 8400M GS | Mobility Radeon HD 2400 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | PureVideo | Avivo HD |
| Decoder | PureVideo | UVD 1.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,WMV9 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 8400M GS draws 33W versus the Mobility Radeon HD 2400 XT's 30W — a 9.5% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 2400 XT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 8400M GS) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 2400 XT). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85.
| Feature | GeForce 8400M GS | Mobility Radeon HD 2400 XT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W | 30W-9% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C-6% | 85 |
| Perf/Watt | 3.2 | 3.4+6% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 8400M GS launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the Mobility Radeon HD 2400 XT launched at $49 and now averages $49. The GeForce 8400M GS costs 59.2% less ($29 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 5.2 (GeForce 8400M GS) vs 2.1 (Mobility Radeon HD 2400 XT) — the GeForce 8400M GS offers 147.6% better value. The GeForce 8400M GS is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2009).
| Feature | GeForce 8400M GS | Mobility Radeon HD 2400 XT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50 | $49-2% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20-59% | $49 |
| Performance per Dollar | 5.2+148% | 2.1 |
| Codename | GM108 | M98 |
| Release | March 12 2014 | January 9 2009 |
| Ranking | #854 | #818 |
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