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GeForce 9200M GE
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GeForce 9400
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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 9200M GE is positioned at rank 675 and the GeForce 9400 is on rank 616, so the GeForce 9400 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 9200M GE
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 9400
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 9400 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 9200M GE.
| Insight | GeForce 9200M GE | GeForce 9400 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / 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 9400 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 9400 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $15), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 2.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 9200M GE | GeForce 9400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+2.1%) |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 9200M GE and GeForce 9400
GeForce 9200M GE
The GeForce 9200M GE 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: 144 points.
GeForce 9400
The GeForce 9400 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1072 MHz to 1176 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 147 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 9200M GE scores 144 and the GeForce 9400 reaches 147 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 9200M GE is built on Maxwell while the GeForce 9400 uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 256 (GeForce 9200M GE) vs 384 (GeForce 9400). Raw compute: 0.5084 TFLOPS (GeForce 9200M GE) vs 0.9032 TFLOPS (GeForce 9400). Boost clocks: 993 MHz vs 1176 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce 9200M GE | GeForce 9400 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 144 | 147+2% |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 256 | 384+50% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.5084 TFLOPS | 0.9032 TFLOPS+78% |
| Boost Clock | 993 MHz | 1176 MHz+18% |
| ROPs | 8 | 8 |
| TMUs | 24 | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 192 KB+50% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 9200M GE | GeForce 9400 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 9200M GE | GeForce 9400 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 9200M GE) vs 10 (GeForce 9400). Vulkan: None vs N/A. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce 9200M GE | GeForce 9400 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.0 | 10 |
| Vulkan | None | N/A |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 1 | 2+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 9200M GE) vs None (GeForce 9400). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP3 vs PureVideo HD (VP2). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (GeForce 9200M GE) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce 9400).
| Feature | GeForce 9200M GE | GeForce 9400 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | None |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP3 | PureVideo HD (VP2) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 9200M GE draws 16W versus the GeForce 9400's 33W — a 69.4% difference. The GeForce 9200M GE is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 9200M GE) vs 350W (GeForce 9400). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Card length: 0mm vs 168mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85.
| Feature | GeForce 9200M GE | GeForce 9400 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 16W-52% | 33W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Length | 0mm | 168mm |
| Height | 0mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-12% | 85 |
| Perf/Watt | 9.0+100% | 4.5 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 9200M GE launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the GeForce 9400 launched at $59 and now averages $15. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.6 (GeForce 9200M GE) vs 9.8 (GeForce 9400) — the GeForce 9400 offers 2.1% better value. The GeForce 9200M GE is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2015).
| Feature | GeForce 9200M GE | GeForce 9400 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100 | $59-41% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | 9.6 | 9.8+2% |
| Codename | GM108 | GM108 |
| Release | March 25 2016 | March 13 2015 |
| Ranking | #864 | #847 |
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