GeForce 9200 vs GeForce 8400 GS
GeForce 9200
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 9200 is positioned at rank 562 and the GeForce 8400 GS is on rank 461, so the GeForce 8400 GS offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 9200
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 8400 GS
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 9200 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 8400 GS.
| Insight | GeForce 9200 | GeForce 8400 GS |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 9200 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 9200 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $30), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 106.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 9200 | GeForce 8400 GS |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+106.1%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($15) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($30) |
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 9200 and GeForce 8400 GS
GeForce 9200
The GeForce 9200 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 25 2016. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 965 MHz to 993 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 16W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 168 points.
GeForce 8400 GS
The GeForce 8400 GS is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 17 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: 163 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 9200 scores 168 and the GeForce 8400 GS reaches 163 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 9200 is built on Maxwell while the GeForce 8400 GS uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 256 (GeForce 9200) vs 384 (GeForce 8400 GS). Raw compute: 0.5084 TFLOPS (GeForce 9200) vs 0.8632 TFLOPS (GeForce 8400 GS). Boost clocks: 993 MHz vs 1124 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce 9200 | GeForce 8400 GS |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 168+3% | 163 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 256 | 384+50% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.5084 TFLOPS | 0.8632 TFLOPS+70% |
| Boost Clock | 993 MHz | 1124 MHz+13% |
| ROPs | 8 | 8 |
| TMUs | 24+50% | 16 |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 192 KB+50% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 9200 | GeForce 8400 GS |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GeForce 9200 | GeForce 8400 GS |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.0 (GeForce 9200) vs 10.0 (GeForce 8400 GS). Vulkan: N/A vs None. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce 9200 | GeForce 8400 GS |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Vulkan | N/A | None |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (GeForce 9200) vs No (GeForce 8400 GS). Decoder: PureVideo HD (VP2) vs PureVideo HD VP2. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce 9200) vs MPEG-2,H.264 (GeForce 8400 GS).
| Feature | GeForce 9200 | GeForce 8400 GS |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | No |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD (VP2) | PureVideo HD VP2 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | MPEG-2,H.264 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 9200 draws 16W versus the GeForce 8400 GS's 33W — a 69.4% difference. The GeForce 9200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 9200) vs 350W (GeForce 8400 GS). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Card length: 0mm vs 170mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 70 vs 65°C.
| Feature | GeForce 9200 | GeForce 8400 GS |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 16W-52% | 33W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Length | 0mm | 170mm |
| Height | 0mm | 106mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 70 | 65°C-7% |
| Perf/Watt | 10.5+114% | 4.9 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 9200 launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the GeForce 8400 GS launched at $30 and now averages $30. The GeForce 9200 costs 50% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 11.2 (GeForce 9200) vs 5.4 (GeForce 8400 GS) — the GeForce 9200 offers 107.4% better value. The GeForce 9200 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2014).
| Feature | GeForce 9200 | GeForce 8400 GS |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50 | $30-40% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-50% | $30 |
| Performance per Dollar | 11.2+107% | 5.4 |
| Codename | GM108 | GM108 |
| Release | March 25 2016 | March 17 2014 |
| Ranking | #864 | #850 |
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