GeForce 9400 GT
VS
GeForce GTX 1650

GeForce 9400 GT vs GeForce GTX 1650

NVIDIA

GeForce 9400 GT

2015Core: 1072 MHzBoost: 1176 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1650

2019Core: 1485 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz

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. The GeForce 9400 GT is positioned at rank #573 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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 9400 GT

#563
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
3351%
#565
3038%
#566
3030%
#570
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
2755%
#571
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
2736%
#573
GeForce 9400 GT
MSRP: $59|Avg: $20
100%
#574
99%
#575
GeForce 240M GT
MSRP: $100|Avg: $5
99%
#576
98%
#577
GeForce 310
MSRP: $45|Avg: $5
98%
#578
98%
#579
GeForce 9600 GT
MSRP: $149|Avg: $20
98%
#580
Radeon R5 M320
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
98%
#581
98%
#582
Radeon HD 8650G + 8600M Dual
MSRP: $200|Avg: $50
95%
#583
Mobility Radeon HD 4570
MSRP: $49|Avg: $15
94%
#584
Radeon Vega 10
MSRP: $499|Avg: $100
94%
#585
93%
#586
Radeon R7 M440
MSRP: $300|Avg: $300
93%
#588
Mobility Radeon HD 4350
MSRP: $50|Avg: $15
91%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce GTX 1650 uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce GTX 1650 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 9400 GT lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1650 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4019.9% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (4 GB vs 1 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 9400 GT.

InsightGeForce 9400 GTGeForce GTX 1650
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-4019.9%)
Leading raw performance (+4019.9%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+300%)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1650 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $75 (vs $20), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 998.6% better value per dollar than the GeForce 9400 GT.

InsightGeForce 9400 GTGeForce GTX 1650
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Better overall value (+998.6%)
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($20)
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($75)

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 9400 GT and GeForce GTX 1650

NVIDIA

GeForce 9400 GT

The GeForce 9400 GT 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: 191 points.

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1650

The GeForce GTX 1650 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 23 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1485 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,869 points. Launch price was $149.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce 9400 GT scores 191 versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 7,869 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 4019.9%. The GeForce 9400 GT is built on Maxwell while the GeForce GTX 1650 uses Turing, both on 28 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 9400 GT) vs 896 (GeForce GTX 1650). Raw compute: 0.9032 TFLOPS (GeForce 9400 GT) vs 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650). Boost clocks: 1176 MHz vs 1665 MHz.

FeatureGeForce 9400 GTGeForce GTX 1650
G3D Mark Score
191
7,869+4020%
Architecture
Maxwell
Turing
Process Node
28 nm
12 nm
Shading Units
384
896+133%
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.9032 TFLOPS
2.984 TFLOPS+230%
Boost Clock
1176 MHz
1665 MHz+42%
ROPs
8
32+300%
TMUs
24
56+133%
L1 Cache
192 KB
896 KB+367%
L2 Cache
1 MB
1 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce 9400 GTGeForce GTX 1650
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation
Not Supported
FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce 9400 GT comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1650 has 4 GB. The GeForce GTX 1650 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

FeatureGeForce 9400 GTGeForce GTX 1650
VRAM Capacity
1 GB
4 GB+300%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth
Unknown
128 GB/s
Bus Width
128-bit
128-bit
L2 Cache
1 MB
1 MB
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 10.0 (GeForce 9400 GT) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1650). Vulkan: None vs 1.4. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.

FeatureGeForce 9400 GTGeForce GTX 1650
DirectX
10.0
12+20%
Vulkan
None
1.4
OpenGL
3.3
4.6+39%
Max Displays
2
3+50%
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 9400 GT) vs NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP2 vs NVDEC 4th gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264 (GeForce 9400 GT) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650).

FeatureGeForce 9400 GTGeForce GTX 1650
Encoder
No
NVENC 5th gen (Volta)
Decoder
PureVideo HD VP2
NVDEC 4th gen
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264
H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 9400 GT draws 33W versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 75W — a 77.8% difference. The GeForce 9400 GT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 9400 GT) vs 300W (GeForce GTX 1650). Power connectors: Legacy vs None. Card length: 168mm vs 229mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 65°C vs 70°C.

FeatureGeForce 9400 GTGeForce GTX 1650
TDP
33W-56%
75W
Recommended PSU
350W
300W-14%
Power Connector
Legacy
None
Length
168mm
229mm
Height
111mm
111mm
Slots
1-50%
2
Temp (Load)
65°C-7%
70°C
Perf/Watt
5.8
104.9+1709%
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Value Analysis

The GeForce 9400 GT launched at $59 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 and now averages $75. The GeForce 9400 GT costs 73.3% less ($55 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.6 (GeForce 9400 GT) vs 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 992.7% better value. The GeForce GTX 1650 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2015).

FeatureGeForce 9400 GTGeForce GTX 1650
MSRP
$59-60%
$149
Avg Price (30d)
$20-73%
$75
Performance per Dollar
9.6
104.9+993%
Codename
GM108
TU117
Release
March 13 2015
April 23 2019
Ranking
#847
#323