GeForce 9300 vs Quadro FX 1400

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 is positioned at rank 633 and the Quadro FX 1400 is on rank 410, so the Quadro FX 1400 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce 9300

#622

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

5121%

#624

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

4642%

#625

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

4630%

#629

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

4210%

#630

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

4182%

#632

Mobility Radeon HD 560v

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

100%

#633

GeForce 9300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $20

100%

#634

Qualcomm Adreno X1-45 GPU

MSRP: $899|Avg: $400

99%

#635

GeForce 8400M G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $20

99%

#636

Mobility Radeon HD 2400 XT

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

98%

#637

GeForce 8400M GS

MSRP: $50|Avg: $20

98%

#638

GeForce 9100

MSRP: $40|Avg: $5

97%

#639

GeForce 8300

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

96%

#640

GeForce 9600M GT

MSRP: $80|Avg: $20

96%

#641

Mobility Radeon HD 3430

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

94%

#642

Mobility Radeon HD serie 4200

MSRP: $49|Avg: $10

93%

#643

GeForce 9500 GS

MSRP: $110|Avg: $10

92%

#644

GeForce 9300GE

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

92%

#645

Mobility Radeon HD 3470 Hybrid X2

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

91%

#646

Mobility Radeon HD 4270

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

90%

#647

GeForce 9500 GT

MSRP: $99|Avg: $15

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 1400

#395

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

92331%

#410

Quadro FX 1400

MSRP: $799|Avg: $30

100%

#411

GRID K1

MSRP: $4140|Avg: $120

100%

#413

GRID P4-1Q

MSRP: $5890|Avg: $185

75%

#414

GRID RTX6000-2Q

MSRP: $6300|Avg: $1500

63%

#417

GRID M60-0B

MSRP: $19900|Avg: $19900

56%

#418

Quadro FX 4500 X2

MSRP: $2799|Avg: $2799

50%

#419

Quadro FX 5500

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $30

50%

#420

Quadro FX 1000

MSRP: $500|Avg: $30

44%

#421

Quadro FX 1300

MSRP: $599|Avg: $15

38%

#422

Quadro FX 3400/4400

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $50

38%

#423

Quadro FX 4000

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $50

31%

#424

RADEON IGP 320

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

25%

#425

Quadro FX 500/FX 600

MSRP: $449|Avg: $15

13%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce 9300 is significantly newer (2015 vs 2008). The GeForce 9300 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro FX 1400 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce 9300 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.4% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (512 MB vs 128 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro FX 1400.

Insight	GeForce 9300	Quadro FX 1400
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.4%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+300%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce 9300 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 9300 holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $30), it costs 33% less, resulting in a 53.6% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce 9300	Quadro FX 1400
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+53.6%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($20)	⚠️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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 9300 and Quadro FX 1400

GeForce 9300

The GeForce 9300 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: 127 points.

Quadro FX 1400

The Quadro FX 1400 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 11 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 602 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 124 points. Launch price was $1,799.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 9300 scores 127 and the Quadro FX 1400 reaches 124 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 9300 is built on Maxwell while the Quadro FX 1400 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 9300) vs 192 (Quadro FX 1400). Raw compute: 0.7227 TFLOPS (GeForce 9300) vs 0.4623 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 1400).

Feature	GeForce 9300	Quadro FX 1400
G3D Mark Score	127+2%	124
Architecture	Maxwell	Tesla 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	55 nm
Shading Units	384+100%	192
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7227 TFLOPS+56%	0.4623 TFLOPS
ROPs	8	24+200%
TMUs	24	64+167%
L2 Cache	1 MB+426%	0.19 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 9300	Quadro FX 1400
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce 9300 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro FX 1400 has 128 MB. The GeForce 9300 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 9300) vs 0.19 MB (Quadro FX 1400) — the GeForce 9300 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce 9300	Quadro FX 1400
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB+300%	0.125 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB+426%	0.19 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 9300 draws 33W versus the Quadro FX 1400's 150W — a 127.9% difference. The GeForce 9300 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 9300) vs 350W (Quadro FX 1400). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce 9300	Quadro FX 1400
TDP	33W-78%	150W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	PCIe-powered
Length	168mm	—
Height	69mm	—
Slots	1	—
Temp (Load)	80	—
Perf/Watt	3.8+375%	0.8

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Value Analysis

The GeForce 9300 launched at $60 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the Quadro FX 1400 launched at $799 and now averages $30. The GeForce 9300 costs 33.3% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.3 (GeForce 9300) vs 4.1 (Quadro FX 1400) — the GeForce 9300 offers 53.7% better value. The GeForce 9300 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2008).