GeForce 9300 SE vs GeForce 8400
GeForce 9300 SE
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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 9300 SE is positioned at rank 668 and the GeForce 8400 is on rank 657, so the GeForce 8400 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 9300 SE
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 8400
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 9300 SE is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 8400.
| Insight | GeForce 9300 SE | GeForce 8400 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 8400 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 8400 holds the technical lead. Priced at $5 (vs $10), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 97.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 9300 SE | GeForce 8400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+97.6%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($10) | ✅More affordable ($5) |
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 SE and GeForce 8400
GeForce 9300 SE
The GeForce 9300 SE 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: 82 points.
GeForce 8400
The GeForce 8400 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: 81 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 9300 SE scores 82 and the GeForce 8400 reaches 81 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 9300 SE is built on Maxwell while the GeForce 8400 uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 9300 SE) vs 384 (GeForce 8400). Raw compute: 0.7227 TFLOPS (GeForce 9300 SE) vs 0.8632 TFLOPS (GeForce 8400). Boost clocks: 941 MHz vs 1124 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce 9300 SE | GeForce 8400 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 82+1% | 81 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7227 TFLOPS | 0.8632 TFLOPS+19% |
| Boost Clock | 941 MHz | 1124 MHz+19% |
| ROPs | 8 | 8 |
| TMUs | 24+50% | 16 |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB | 192 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 9300 SE | GeForce 8400 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 9300 SE | GeForce 8400 |
|---|---|---|
| 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: 11.1 (10_0) (GeForce 9300 SE) vs 10.0 (GeForce 8400). Vulkan: N/A vs None. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce 9300 SE | GeForce 8400 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.1 (10_0)+11% | 10.0 |
| Vulkan | N/A | None |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (GeForce 9300 SE) vs No (GeForce 8400). Decoder: PureVideo HD (VP3) vs PureVideo HD VP2. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce 9300 SE) vs MPEG-2,H.264 (GeForce 8400).
| Feature | GeForce 9300 SE | GeForce 8400 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | No |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD (VP3) | PureVideo HD VP2 |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 | MPEG-2,H.264 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 9300 SE draws 33W versus the GeForce 8400's 33W — a 0% difference. The GeForce 8400 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 9300 SE) vs 350W (GeForce 8400). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Card length: 168mm vs 170mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 65°C.
| Feature | GeForce 9300 SE | GeForce 8400 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W | 33W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Length | 168mm | 170mm |
| Height | 69mm | 106mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 80 | 65°C-19% |
| Perf/Watt | 2.5 | 2.5 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 9300 SE launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the GeForce 8400 launched at $45 and now averages $5. The GeForce 8400 costs 50% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 8.2 (GeForce 9300 SE) vs 16.2 (GeForce 8400) — the GeForce 8400 offers 97.6% better value. The GeForce 9300 SE is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2014).
| Feature | GeForce 9300 SE | GeForce 8400 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50 | $45-10% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10 | $5-50% |
| Performance per Dollar | 8.2 | 16.2+98% |
| Codename | GM108 | GM108 |
| Release | March 13 2015 | March 17 2014 |
| Ranking | #810 | #850 |
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