GeForce 9400 GT vs Radeon HD 6230

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GPU

GeForce 9400 GT

2015Core: 1072 MHzBoost: 1176 MHz

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Radeon HD 6230

2011Core: 750 MHz

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GeForce 9400 GT vs Radeon HD 6230 Performance Spectrum

GeForce 9400 GT

1 GB 33

191

+6.7%

GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU

Radeon HD 6230

0.5 GB 186

179

0.0%

Mobility Radeon HD 4250

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.

GeForce 9400 GT vs Radeon HD 6230 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce 9400 GT vs Radeon HD 6230: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce 9400 GT

2015

Why buy it

✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (1 GB vs 512 MB).
✅Draws 33W instead of 186W, a 153W reduction.
✅More future proof: Maxwell (2014−2017) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon HD 6230 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌2015 hardware with 1 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
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18% HIGHER MSRP
$59 MSRPvs$50 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 3.2 vs 3.6 G3D/$ ($59 MSRP vs $50 MSRP).

Radeon HD 6230

2011

Why buy it

✅7.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $9 less on MSRP ($50 MSRP vs $59 MSRP).
✅Delivers 10.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 3.6 vs 3.2 G3D/$ ($50 MSRP vs $59 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 1 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2011 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌463.6% higher power demand at 186W vs 33W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

Radeon HD 6230 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 7.0% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward GeForce 9400 GT instead at 191 vs 179, so for this question the real-game FPS result matters more than the synthetic split.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce 9400 GT is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 1 GB vs 512 MB of VRAM, a 28nm process instead of 40nm, and a newer 2015 generation instead of 2011. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

Radeon HD 6230 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $9 cheaper on MSRP at $50 vs $59, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 10.6% (3.6 vs 3.2), so the value case lines up with the gaming result. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, Radeon HD 6230 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, GeForce 9400 GT has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce 9400 GT vs Radeon HD 6230 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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.

Radeon HD 6230

The Radeon HD 6230 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 1 2011. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The core clock speed is 750 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 186W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 179 points. Launch price was $180.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce 9400 GT scores 191 versus the Radeon HD 6230's 179 — the GeForce 9400 GT leads by 6.7%. The GeForce 9400 GT is built on Maxwell while the Radeon HD 6230 uses TeraScale 3, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 9400 GT) vs 1,280 (Radeon HD 6230). Raw compute: 0.9032 TFLOPS (GeForce 9400 GT) vs 1.92 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6230).

Feature	GeForce 9400 GT	Radeon HD 6230
G3D Mark Score	191+7%	179
Architecture	Maxwell	TeraScale 3
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	384	1280+233%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.9032 TFLOPS	1.92 TFLOPS+113%
ROPs	8	32+300%
TMUs	24	80+233%
L1 Cache	192 KB	320 KB+67%
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce 9400 GT gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Radeon HD 6230 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce 9400 GT	Radeon HD 6230
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce 9400 GT has 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 6230 carries 512 MB. GeForce 9400 GT gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce 9400 GT and 128-bit on the Radeon HD 6230. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 9400 GT) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 6230) — the GeForce 9400 GT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce 9400 GT	Radeon HD 6230
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+100%	0.5 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 10.0 (GeForce 9400 GT) vs 11.2 (Radeon HD 6230). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce 9400 GT	Radeon HD 6230
DirectX	10.0	11.2+12%
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 9400 GT) vs UVD 2.2 (Radeon HD 6230). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP2 vs UVD 2.2.

Feature	GeForce 9400 GT	Radeon HD 6230
Encoder	No	UVD 2.2
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP2	UVD 2.2
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264	—

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 9400 GT draws 33W versus the Radeon HD 6230's 186W — a 139.7% difference. The GeForce 9400 GT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 9400 GT) vs 350W (Radeon HD 6230). Power connectors: Legacy vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 168mm vs 168mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots.

Feature	GeForce 9400 GT	Radeon HD 6230
TDP	33W-82%	186W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	1x 6-pin
Length	168mm	168mm
Height	111mm	—
Slots	1	1
Temp (Load)	65°C	—
Perf/Watt	5.8+480%	1.0

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce 9400 GT came in at $59, while the Radeon HD 6230 launched at $50. On MSRP, Radeon HD 6230 was 15.3% cheaper ($9 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 3.2 (GeForce 9400 GT) vs 3.6 (Radeon HD 6230) — the Radeon HD 6230 offers 12.5% better value. The newer card here is GeForce 9400 GT (2015 vs 2011).

Feature	GeForce 9400 GT	Radeon HD 6230
MSRP	$59	$50-15%
Performance per Dollar	3.2	3.6+12%
Codename	GM108	Cayman
Release	March 13 2015	December 1 2011
Ranking	#847	#598

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