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GeForce 8400M GT
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GeForce G 103M
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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 GT is positioned at rank 682 and the GeForce G 103M is on rank 252, so the GeForce G 103M 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 GT
Performance Per Dollar GeForce G 103M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 8400M GT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 6.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce G 103M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce 8400M GT | GeForce G 103M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+6.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-6.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce 8400M GT 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 8400M GT and GeForce G 103M
GeForce 8400M GT
The GeForce 8400M GT 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: 67 points.
GeForce G 103M
The GeForce G 103M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 17 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1228 MHz to 1468 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 63 points. Launch price was $79.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce 8400M GT scores 67 versus the GeForce G 103M's 63 — the GeForce 8400M GT leads by 6.3%. The GeForce 8400M GT is built on Maxwell while the GeForce G 103M uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 8400M GT) vs 384 (GeForce G 103M). Raw compute: 0.8632 TFLOPS (GeForce 8400M GT) vs 1.127 TFLOPS (GeForce G 103M). Boost clocks: 1124 MHz vs 1468 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce 8400M GT | GeForce G 103M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 67+6% | 63 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Pascal |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.8632 TFLOPS | 1.127 TFLOPS+31% |
| Boost Clock | 1124 MHz | 1468 MHz+31% |
| ROPs | 8 | 16+100% |
| TMUs | 16 | 24+50% |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB+33% | 144 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 8400M GT | GeForce G 103M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce 8400M GT comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce G 103M has 512 MB. The GeForce G 103M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 8400M GT) vs 0.5 MB (GeForce G 103M) — the GeForce 8400M GT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 8400M GT | GeForce G 103M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 0.5 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 0.5 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.0 (GeForce 8400M GT) vs 10.0 (GeForce G 103M). Vulkan: None vs None. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 1.
| Feature | GeForce 8400M GT | GeForce G 103M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Vulkan | None | None |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 1 | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 8400M GT) vs No (GeForce G 103M). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP2 vs PureVideo HD VP3. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (GeForce 8400M GT) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (GeForce G 103M).
| Feature | GeForce 8400M GT | GeForce G 103M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | No |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP2 | PureVideo HD VP3 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 8400M GT draws 33W versus the GeForce G 103M's 30W — a 9.5% difference. The GeForce G 103M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 8400M GT) vs 350W (GeForce G 103M). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce 8400M GT | GeForce G 103M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W | 30W-9% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Length | 0mm | 0mm |
| Height | 0mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 2.0 | 2.1+5% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce G 103M is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2014).
| Feature | GeForce 8400M GT | GeForce G 103M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | — |
| Codename | GM108 | GP108 |
| Release | March 12 2014 | May 17 2017 |
| Ranking | #854 | #641 |
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