GeForce 9300 GS vs GeForce9400M
GeForce 9300 GS
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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.
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce9400M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.9% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (512 MB vs 256 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 9300 GS.
| Insight | GeForce 9300 GS | GeForce9400M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce9400M 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 9300 GS and GeForce9400M
GeForce 9300 GS
The GeForce 9300 GS is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 928 MHz to 941 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 102 points.
GeForce9400M
The GeForce9400M 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: 106 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 9300 GS scores 102 and the GeForce9400M reaches 106 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 9300 GS is built on Maxwell while the GeForce9400M uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 9300 GS) vs 384 (GeForce9400M). Raw compute: 0.7227 TFLOPS (GeForce 9300 GS) vs 0.9032 TFLOPS (GeForce9400M). Boost clocks: 941 MHz vs 1176 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce 9300 GS | GeForce9400M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 102 | 106+4% |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7227 TFLOPS | 0.9032 TFLOPS+25% |
| Boost Clock | 941 MHz | 1176 MHz+25% |
| ROPs | 8 | 8 |
| TMUs | 24 | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB | 192 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 9300 GS | GeForce9400M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 9300 GS comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce9400M has 512 MB. The GeForce9400M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | GeForce 9300 GS | GeForce9400M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 0.5 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.0 (GeForce 9300 GS) vs 11.1 (10_0) (GeForce9400M). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce 9300 GS | GeForce9400M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.0 | 11.1 (10_0)+11% |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 9300 GS) vs No NVENC (Tesla) (GeForce9400M). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP2 vs PureVideo HD VP3. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264 (GeForce 9300 GS) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce9400M).
| Feature | GeForce 9300 GS | GeForce9400M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | No NVENC (Tesla) |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP2 | PureVideo HD VP3 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 9300 GS draws 33W versus the GeForce9400M's 33W — a 0% difference. The GeForce9400M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 9300 GS) vs 350W (GeForce9400M). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 65°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | GeForce 9300 GS | GeForce9400M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W | 33W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 170mm | — |
| Height | 106mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 65°C-24% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 3.1 | 3.2+3% |
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