GeForce 8400M GS vs Quadro FX Go1400

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 Go1400 is on rank 349, so the Quadro FX Go1400 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 Go1400

#334

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

14483%

#349

Quadro FX Go1400

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#350

GRID K520

MSRP: $3599|Avg: $50

96%

#351

GRID P40-12Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $5699

95%

#352

FirePro 2270

MSRP: $149|Avg: $30

93%

#353

FirePro 2460

MSRP: $180|Avg: $10

92%

#355

Quadro FX 580

MSRP: $199|Avg: $500

89%

#356

FirePro 3D V5700

MSRP: $599|Avg: $25

89%

#357

GRID M60-1B

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120

88%

#359

FireStream 9270

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $20

87%

#360

Quadro 400

MSRP: $169|Avg: $500

86%

#361

FirePro 2260

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

86%

#362

Quadro FX 380 LP

MSRP: $169|Avg: $15

84%

#364

Quadro FX 1800

MSRP: $489|Avg: $100

79%

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 Go1400 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 2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro FX Go1400 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce 8400M GS	Quadro FX Go1400
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2%)
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 (+3100%)
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 Go1400 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 8400M GS and Quadro FX Go1400

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 Go1400

The Quadro FX Go1400 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 11 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 602 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 102 points. Launch price was $1,799.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 8400M GS scores 104 and the Quadro FX Go1400 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 Quadro FX Go1400 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 8400M GS) vs 192 (Quadro FX Go1400). Raw compute: 0.8632 TFLOPS (GeForce 8400M GS) vs 0.4623 TFLOPS (Quadro FX Go1400).

Feature	GeForce 8400M GS	Quadro FX Go1400
G3D Mark Score	104+2%	102
Architecture	Maxwell	Tesla 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	55 nm
Shading Units	384+100%	192
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.8632 TFLOPS+87%	0.4623 TFLOPS
ROPs	8	24+200%
TMUs	16	64+300%
L2 Cache	1 MB+426%	0.19 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 8400M GS	Quadro FX Go1400
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 Go1400 has 4 GB. The Quadro FX Go1400 offers 3100% 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 0.19 MB (Quadro FX Go1400) — the GeForce 8400M GS has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce 8400M GS	Quadro FX Go1400
VRAM Capacity	0.125 GB	4 GB+3100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB+426%	0.19 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 8400M GS draws 33W versus the Quadro FX Go1400's 150W — a 127.9% difference. The GeForce 8400M GS is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 8400M GS) vs 350W (Quadro FX Go1400). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.