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GeForce 9400 GT
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Radeon HD 8210
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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 8210 is on rank 212, so the Radeon HD 8210 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 8210
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 8210 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% 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 8210 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| 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 Radeon HD 8210 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 8210 holds the technical lead. Priced at $5 (vs $20), it costs 75% less, resulting in a 308.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 9400 GT | Radeon HD 8210 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+308.4%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($20) | ✅More affordable ($5) |
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 8210
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 8210
The Radeon HD 8210 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 5 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 195 points. Launch price was $349.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 9400 GT scores 191 and the Radeon HD 8210 reaches 195 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 9400 GT is built on Maxwell while the Radeon HD 8210 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 9400 GT) vs 1,280 (Radeon HD 8210). Raw compute: 0.9032 TFLOPS (GeForce 9400 GT) vs 2.56 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8210).
| Feature | GeForce 9400 GT | Radeon HD 8210 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 191 | 195+2% |
| Architecture | Maxwell | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 1280+233% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.9032 TFLOPS | 2.56 TFLOPS+183% |
| ROPs | 8 | 32+300% |
| TMUs | 24 | 80+233% |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB | 320 KB+67% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 9400 GT | Radeon HD 8210 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 8210 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 8210) — the GeForce 9400 GT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 9400 GT | Radeon HD 8210 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 9400 GT draws 33W versus the Radeon HD 8210's 200W — a 143.3% difference. The GeForce 9400 GT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 9400 GT) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8210). Power connectors: Legacy vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | GeForce 9400 GT | Radeon HD 8210 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W-84% | 200W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 168mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 65°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 8210 launched at $35 and now averages $5. The Radeon HD 8210 costs 75% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.6 (GeForce 9400 GT) vs 39.0 (Radeon HD 8210) — the Radeon HD 8210 offers 306.3% better value. The GeForce 9400 GT is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2012).
| Feature | GeForce 9400 GT | Radeon HD 8210 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $59 | $35-41% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20 | $5-75% |
| Performance per Dollar | 9.6 | 39.0+306% |
| Codename | GM108 | Pitcairn |
| Release | March 13 2015 | March 5 2012 |
| Ranking | #847 | #460 |
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