GeForce 9400 GT vs Mobility Radeon HD 540v
GeForce 9400 GT
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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 9400 GT is positioned at rank 573 and the Mobility Radeon HD 540v is on rank 540, so the Mobility Radeon HD 540v offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 9400 GT
Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon HD 540v
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 9400 GT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Mobility Radeon HD 540v.
| Insight | GeForce 9400 GT | Mobility Radeon HD 540v |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Mobility Radeon HD 540v offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Mobility Radeon HD 540v holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $20), it costs 25% less, resulting in a 31.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 9400 GT | Mobility Radeon HD 540v |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+31.2%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($20) | ✅More affordable ($15) |
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 Mobility Radeon HD 540v
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.
Mobility Radeon HD 540v
The Mobility Radeon HD 540v is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 700 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 188 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 9400 GT scores 191 and the Mobility Radeon HD 540v reaches 188 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 9400 GT is built on Maxwell while the Mobility Radeon HD 540v uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 9400 GT) vs 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 540v). Raw compute: 0.9032 TFLOPS (GeForce 9400 GT) vs 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 540v).
| Feature | GeForce 9400 GT | Mobility Radeon HD 540v |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 191+2% | 188 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 800+108% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.9032 TFLOPS | 1.12 TFLOPS+24% |
| ROPs | 8 | 16+100% |
| TMUs | 24 | 40+67% |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB+140% | 80 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 0.25 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 9400 GT | Mobility Radeon HD 540v |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce 9400 GT comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Mobility Radeon HD 540v has 512 MB. The GeForce 9400 GT offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 9400 GT) vs 0.25 MB (Mobility Radeon HD 540v) — the GeForce 9400 GT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 9400 GT | Mobility Radeon HD 540v |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 0.25 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.0 (GeForce 9400 GT) vs 10.1 (Mobility Radeon HD 540v). Vulkan: None vs N/A. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 0.
| Feature | GeForce 9400 GT | Mobility Radeon HD 540v |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.0 | 10.1 |
| Vulkan | None | N/A |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 9400 GT) vs None (Mobility Radeon HD 540v). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP2 vs UVD 2.2. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264 (GeForce 9400 GT) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Mobility Radeon HD 540v).
| Feature | GeForce 9400 GT | Mobility Radeon HD 540v |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | None |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP2 | UVD 2.2 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 9400 GT draws 33W versus the Mobility Radeon HD 540v's 50W — a 41% difference. The GeForce 9400 GT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 9400 GT) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 540v). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 168mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 65°C vs 75.
| Feature | GeForce 9400 GT | Mobility Radeon HD 540v |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W-34% | 50W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 168mm | 0mm |
| Height | 111mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 65°C-13% | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 5.8+53% | 3.8 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 9400 GT launched at $59 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the Mobility Radeon HD 540v launched at $50 and now averages $15. The Mobility Radeon HD 540v costs 25% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.6 (GeForce 9400 GT) vs 12.5 (Mobility Radeon HD 540v) — the Mobility Radeon HD 540v offers 30.2% better value. The GeForce 9400 GT is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce 9400 GT | Mobility Radeon HD 540v |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $59 | $50-15% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20 | $15-25% |
| Performance per Dollar | 9.6 | 12.5+30% |
| Codename | GM108 | Broadway |
| Release | March 13 2015 | January 7 2010 |
| Ranking | #847 | #846 |
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