GeForce 9400 vs GeForce RTX 2060

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. The GeForce 9400 is positioned at rank #616 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce 9400

#605

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

4360%

#607

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

3953%

#608

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

3942%

#612

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

3585%

#613

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

3560%

#615

GeForce 9800 GTX/9800 GTX+

MSRP: $229|Avg: $40

100%

#616

GeForce 9400

MSRP: $59|Avg: $15

100%

#617

GeForce 7350 LE

MSRP: $30|Avg: $10

99%

#619

Mobility Radeon HD 3850

MSRP: $150|Avg: $15

98%

#620

Mobility Radeon HD 4870

MSRP: $299|Avg: $20

97%

#621

GeForce 9800M GT

MSRP: $160|Avg: $5

96%

#622

Radeon HD 7600G + HD 7400M Dual

MSRP: $140|Avg: $35

94%

#623

Radeon HD 8550G + 8670M Dual

MSRP: $250|Avg: $40

93%

#624

GeForce 8300 GS

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

92%

#625

Mobility Radeon HD 3400 Serisi

MSRP: $49|Avg: $10

91%

#626

Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8470 Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

90%

#627

GeForce 9500M GS

MSRP: $60|Avg: $15

89%

#628

GeForce 8800 GS

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

88%

#630

GeForce 9800 GTX+

MSRP: $229|Avg: $50

86%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce RTX 2060 uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce RTX 2060 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 9400 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 2060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 9501.4% higher G3D Mark score and 1100% more VRAM (6 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 9400.

Insight	GeForce 9400	GeForce RTX 2060
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-9501.4%)	✅Leading raw performance (+9501.4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce RTX 2060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $120 (vs $15), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 1100.2% better value per dollar than the GeForce 9400.

Insight	GeForce 9400	GeForce RTX 2060
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+1100.2%)
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($15)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($120)

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 9400 and GeForce RTX 2060

GeForce 9400

The GeForce 9400 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: 147 points.

GeForce RTX 2060

The GeForce RTX 2060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 7 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1365 MHz to 1680 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 30 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,114 points. Launch price was $349.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce 9400 scores 147 versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 14,114 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 9501.4%. The GeForce 9400 is built on Maxwell while the GeForce RTX 2060 uses Turing, both on 28 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 9400) vs 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060). Raw compute: 0.9032 TFLOPS (GeForce 9400) vs 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060). Boost clocks: 1176 MHz vs 1680 MHz.

Feature	GeForce 9400	GeForce RTX 2060
G3D Mark Score	147	14,114+9501%
Architecture	Maxwell	Turing
Process Node	28 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	384	1920+400%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.9032 TFLOPS	6.451 TFLOPS+614%
Boost Clock	1176 MHz	1680 MHz+43%
ROPs	8	48+500%
TMUs	24	120+400%
L1 Cache	0.19 MB	1.9 MB+900%
L2 Cache	1 MB	3 MB+200%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 9400	GeForce RTX 2060
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	DLSS 2.0
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce 9400 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2060 has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 2060 offers 1100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 9400) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce 9400	GeForce RTX 2060
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	6 GB+1100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	336 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit	192-bit+50%
L2 Cache	1 MB	3 MB+200%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 10 (GeForce 9400) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060). Vulkan: N/A vs 1.3. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce 9400	GeForce RTX 2060
DirectX	10	12 Ultimate (12_2)+20%
Vulkan	N/A	1.3
OpenGL	3.3	4.6+39%
Max Displays	2	4+100%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (GeForce 9400) vs NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060). Decoder: PureVideo HD (VP2) vs NVDEC (Turing). Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce 9400) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060).

Feature	GeForce 9400	GeForce RTX 2060
Encoder	None	NVENC (Turing)
Decoder	PureVideo HD (VP2)	NVDEC (Turing)
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1	H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 9400 draws 33W versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 160W — a 131.6% difference. The GeForce 9400 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 9400) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 2060). Power connectors: Legacy vs 8-pin. Card length: 168mm vs 229mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 72.

Feature	GeForce 9400	GeForce RTX 2060
TDP	33W-79%	160W
Recommended PSU	350W-30%	500W
Power Connector	Legacy	8-pin
Length	168mm	229mm
Height	111mm	113mm
Slots	1-50%	2
Temp (Load)	85	72-15%
Perf/Watt	4.5	88.2+1860%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce 9400 launched at $59 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349 and now averages $120. The GeForce 9400 costs 87.5% less ($105 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.8 (GeForce 9400) vs 117.6 (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 1100% better value. The GeForce RTX 2060 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2015).