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GeForce 8400M GT
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Mobility Radeon HD 4225
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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 Mobility Radeon HD 4225 is on rank 718, so the GeForce 8400M GT 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 Mobility Radeon HD 4225
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 8400M GT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Mobility Radeon HD 4225 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce 8400M GT | Mobility Radeon HD 4225 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Mobility Radeon HD 4225 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Mobility Radeon HD 4225 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $30), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 97% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 8400M GT | Mobility Radeon HD 4225 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+97%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($30) | ✅More affordable ($15) |
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 Mobility Radeon HD 4225
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.
Mobility Radeon HD 4225
The Mobility Radeon HD 4225 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 700 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 66 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 8400M GT scores 67 and the Mobility Radeon HD 4225 reaches 66 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 8400M GT is built on Maxwell while the Mobility Radeon HD 4225 uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 8400M GT) vs 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 4225). Raw compute: 0.8632 TFLOPS (GeForce 8400M GT) vs 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 4225).
| Feature | GeForce 8400M GT | Mobility Radeon HD 4225 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 67+2% | 66 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 800+108% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.8632 TFLOPS | 1.12 TFLOPS+30% |
| ROPs | 8 | 16+100% |
| TMUs | 16 | 40+150% |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB+140% | 80 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 0.25 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 8400M GT | Mobility Radeon HD 4225 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 GT comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the Mobility Radeon HD 4225 has 512 MB. The Mobility Radeon HD 4225 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 0.25 MB (Mobility Radeon HD 4225) — the GeForce 8400M GT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 8400M GT | Mobility Radeon HD 4225 |
|---|---|---|
| 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+300% | 0.25 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 8400M GT draws 33W versus the Mobility Radeon HD 4225's 50W — a 41% difference. The GeForce 8400M GT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 8400M GT) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 4225). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GeForce 8400M GT | Mobility Radeon HD 4225 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W-34% | 50W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 2.0+54% | 1.3 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 8400M GT launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Mobility Radeon HD 4225 launched at $100 and now averages $15. The Mobility Radeon HD 4225 costs 50% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.2 (GeForce 8400M GT) vs 4.4 (Mobility Radeon HD 4225) — the Mobility Radeon HD 4225 offers 100% better value. The GeForce 8400M GT is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce 8400M GT | Mobility Radeon HD 4225 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50-50% | $100 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | $15-50% |
| Performance per Dollar | 2.2 | 4.4+100% |
| Codename | GM108 | Broadway |
| Release | March 12 2014 | January 7 2010 |
| Ranking | #854 | #846 |
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