GeForce 9400 GT vs Mobility Radeon HD 5430
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 5430 is on rank 545, so the Mobility Radeon HD 5430 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 5430
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 9400 GT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 5.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Mobility Radeon HD 5430.
| Insight | GeForce 9400 GT | Mobility Radeon HD 5430 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+5.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-5.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Mobility Radeon HD 5430 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Mobility Radeon HD 5430 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $20), it costs 25% less, resulting in a 26.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 9400 GT | Mobility Radeon HD 5430 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+26.4%) |
| 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 5430
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 5430
The Mobility Radeon HD 5430 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: 181 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce 9400 GT scores 191 versus the Mobility Radeon HD 5430's 181 — the GeForce 9400 GT leads by 5.5%. The GeForce 9400 GT is built on Maxwell while the Mobility Radeon HD 5430 uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 9400 GT) vs 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 5430). Raw compute: 0.9032 TFLOPS (GeForce 9400 GT) vs 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 5430).
| Feature | GeForce 9400 GT | Mobility Radeon HD 5430 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 191+6% | 181 |
| 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 5430 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 1 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 9400 GT) vs 0.25 MB (Mobility Radeon HD 5430) — the GeForce 9400 GT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 9400 GT | Mobility Radeon HD 5430 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | 1 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 11.2 (Mobility Radeon HD 5430). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 0.
| Feature | GeForce 9400 GT | Mobility Radeon HD 5430 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.0 | 11.2+12% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 9400 GT) vs UVD 2.2 (Mobility Radeon HD 5430). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP2 vs UVD 2.2.
| Feature | GeForce 9400 GT | Mobility Radeon HD 5430 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | UVD 2.2 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP2 | UVD 2.2 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264 | — |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 9400 GT draws 33W versus the Mobility Radeon HD 5430's 50W — a 41% difference. The GeForce 9400 GT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 9400 GT) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 5430). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 168mm vs 1mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | GeForce 9400 GT | Mobility Radeon HD 5430 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W-34% | 50W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 168mm | 1mm |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 65°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 5.8+61% | 3.6 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 9400 GT launched at $59 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the Mobility Radeon HD 5430 launched at $49 and now averages $15. The Mobility Radeon HD 5430 costs 25% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.6 (GeForce 9400 GT) vs 12.1 (Mobility Radeon HD 5430) — the Mobility Radeon HD 5430 offers 26% better value. The GeForce 9400 GT is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce 9400 GT | Mobility Radeon HD 5430 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $59 | $49-17% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20 | $15-25% |
| Performance per Dollar | 9.6 | 12.1+26% |
| Codename | GM108 | Broadway |
| Release | March 13 2015 | January 7 2010 |
| Ranking | #847 | #846 |
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