GeForce 8400M GS vs Quadro FX 570M

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 Quadro FX 570M is on rank 404, so the Quadro FX 570M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 Quadro FX 570M

#389

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

73865%

#404

Quadro FX 570M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#405

GRID K340

MSRP: $3299|Avg: $57

100%

#406

Quadro FX 4600

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $50

100%

#407

Quadro FX 5600

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $50

90%

#408

Quadro FX 3500

MSRP: $1599|Avg: $1599

85%

#410

Quadro FX 1400

MSRP: $799|Avg: $30

80%

#411

GRID K1

MSRP: $4140|Avg: $120

80%

#413

GRID P4-1Q

MSRP: $5890|Avg: $185

60%

#416

GRID RTX6000-2Q

MSRP: $6300|Avg: $1500

50%

#417

GRID M60-0B

MSRP: $19900|Avg: $19900

45%

#418

Quadro FX 4500 X2

MSRP: $2799|Avg: $2799

40%

#419

Quadro FX 5500

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $30

40%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce 8400M GS is significantly newer (2014 vs 2008). The GeForce 8400M GS likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro FX 570M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce 8400M GS is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 5.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro FX 570M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce 8400M GS	Quadro FX 570M
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+5.1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-5.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+300%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 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

Quadro FX 570M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 8400M GS and Quadro FX 570M

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.

Quadro FX 570M

The Quadro FX 570M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 11 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 610 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 189W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 99 points. Launch price was $3,499.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce 8400M GS scores 104 versus the Quadro FX 570M's 99 — the GeForce 8400M GS leads by 5.1%. The GeForce 8400M GS is built on Maxwell while the Quadro FX 570M uses Tesla 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 8400M GS) vs 240 (Quadro FX 570M). Raw compute: 0.8632 TFLOPS (GeForce 8400M GS) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 570M).

Feature	GeForce 8400M GS	Quadro FX 570M
G3D Mark Score	104+5%	99
Architecture	Maxwell	Tesla 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	55 nm
Shading Units	384+60%	240
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.8632 TFLOPS+39%	0.6221 TFLOPS
ROPs	8	32+300%
TMUs	16	80+400%
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 8400M GS	Quadro FX 570M
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 Quadro FX 570M has 512 MB. The Quadro FX 570M offers 300% 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 (Quadro FX 570M) — the GeForce 8400M GS has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce 8400M GS	Quadro FX 570M
VRAM Capacity	0.125 GB	0.5 GB+300%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	0.25 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 8400M GS draws 33W versus the Quadro FX 570M's 189W — a 140.5% difference. The GeForce 8400M GS is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 8400M GS) vs 350W (Quadro FX 570M). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.