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GeForce 9400 GT
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Radeon HD 6450
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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 Radeon HD 6450 is on rank 270, so the Radeon HD 6450 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 Radeon HD 6450
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 6450 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce 9400 GT offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce 9400 GT | Radeon HD 6450 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) |
| 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 | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 9400 GT offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 9400 GT holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $55), it costs 64% less, resulting in a 165.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 9400 GT | Radeon HD 6450 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+165.3%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($20) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($55) |
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 Radeon HD 6450
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 6450
The Radeon HD 6450 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 14 2010. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The boost clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 198 points. Launch price was $299.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 9400 GT scores 191 and the Radeon HD 6450 reaches 198 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 9400 GT is built on Maxwell while the Radeon HD 6450 uses TeraScale 3, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 9400 GT) vs 1,408 (Radeon HD 6450). Raw compute: 0.9032 TFLOPS (GeForce 9400 GT) vs 2.253 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6450). Boost clocks: 1176 MHz vs 800 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce 9400 GT | Radeon HD 6450 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 191 | 198+4% |
| Architecture | Maxwell | TeraScale 3 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 1408+267% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.9032 TFLOPS | 2.253 TFLOPS+149% |
| Boost Clock | 1176 MHz+47% | 800 MHz |
| ROPs | 8 | 32+300% |
| TMUs | 24 | 88+267% |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB | 352 KB+83% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 9400 GT | Radeon HD 6450 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Radeon HD 6450 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 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 6450) — the GeForce 9400 GT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 9400 GT | Radeon HD 6450 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.0 (GeForce 9400 GT) vs 11.2 (Radeon HD 6450). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce 9400 GT | Radeon HD 6450 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.0 | 11.2+12% |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 4.4+33% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 9400 GT) vs UVD 3.1 (Radeon HD 6450). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP2 vs UVD 3.1. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264 (GeForce 9400 GT) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Radeon HD 6450).
| Feature | GeForce 9400 GT | Radeon HD 6450 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | UVD 3.1 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP2 | UVD 3.1 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264 | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 9400 GT draws 33W versus the Radeon HD 6450's 200W — a 143.3% difference. The GeForce 9400 GT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 9400 GT) vs 350W (Radeon HD 6450). Power connectors: Legacy vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 168mm vs 168mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 65°C vs 70°C.
| Feature | GeForce 9400 GT | Radeon HD 6450 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W-84% | 200W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 168mm | 168mm |
| Height | 111mm | 69mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 65°C-7% | 70°C |
| Perf/Watt | 5.8+480% | 1.0 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 9400 GT launched at $59 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the Radeon HD 6450 launched at $55 and now averages $55. The GeForce 9400 GT costs 63.6% less ($35 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.6 (GeForce 9400 GT) vs 3.6 (Radeon HD 6450) — the GeForce 9400 GT offers 166.7% better value. The GeForce 9400 GT is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce 9400 GT | Radeon HD 6450 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $59 | $55-7% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20-64% | $55 |
| Performance per Dollar | 9.6+167% | 3.6 |
| Codename | GM108 | Cayman |
| Release | March 13 2015 | December 14 2010 |
| Ranking | #847 | #623 |
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