GeForce 9400 vs Quadro 400

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 is positioned at rank 616 and the Quadro 400 is on rank 360, so the Quadro 400 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 Quadro 400

#344

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

16788%

#359

FirePro 2260

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

100%

#360

Quadro 400

MSRP: $169|Avg: $500

100%

#361

Quadro FX 380 LP

MSRP: $169|Avg: $15

98%

#363

Quadro FX 1800

MSRP: $489|Avg: $100

92%

#364

FirePro 3D V8700

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $1229

91%

#365

FirePro 3D V9800

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $80

91%

#366

Quadro 5000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $100

90%

#367

FirePro V5700

MSRP: $599|Avg: $20

89%

#368

FirePro V9800

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $250

89%

#369

FirePro 3D V8750

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $500

81%

#370

FirePro 3D V7750

MSRP: $799|Avg: $20

77%

#371

GRID M10-2B

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $80

75%

#372

Quadro FX 370

MSRP: $129|Avg: $500

74%

#373

GRID M6-0B

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100

69%

#374

Quadro 6000

MSRP: $4399|Avg: $150

69%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro 400 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 9400.

Insight	GeForce 9400	Quadro 400
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce 9400 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 9400 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $500), it costs 97% less, resulting in a 3210.8% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce 9400	Quadro 400
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+3210.8%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($15)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500)

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.

GeForce 9400 Benchmark Check

Quadro 400 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 9400 and Quadro 400

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.

Quadro 400

The Quadro 400 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 7 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1228 MHz to 1252 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 148 points. Launch price was $119.99.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 9400 scores 147 and the Quadro 400 reaches 148 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 9400 is built on Maxwell while the Quadro 400 uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 9400) vs 256 (Quadro 400). Raw compute: 0.9032 TFLOPS (GeForce 9400) vs 0.641 TFLOPS (Quadro 400). Boost clocks: 1176 MHz vs 1252 MHz.

Feature	GeForce 9400	Quadro 400
G3D Mark Score	147	148
Architecture	Maxwell	Pascal
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	384+50%	256
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.9032 TFLOPS+41%	0.641 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1176 MHz	1252 MHz+6%
ROPs	8	16+100%
TMUs	24+50%	16
L1 Cache	192 KB+100%	96 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 9400	Quadro 400
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 9400) vs 0.5 MB (Quadro 400) — the GeForce 9400 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce 9400	Quadro 400
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	0.5 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 10 (GeForce 9400) vs 10_1 (Quadro 400). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce 9400	Quadro 400
DirectX	10	10_1
Max Displays	2	2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 9400 draws 33W versus the Quadro 400's 30W — a 9.5% difference. The Quadro 400 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 9400) vs 350W (Quadro 400). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 168mm vs 168mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots.

Feature	GeForce 9400	Quadro 400
TDP	33W	30W-9%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	PCIe-powered
Length	168mm	168mm
Height	111mm	—
Slots	1	1
Temp (Load)	85	—
Perf/Watt	4.5	4.9+9%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce 9400 launched at $59 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Quadro 400 launched at $169 and now averages $500. The GeForce 9400 costs 97% less ($485 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.8 (GeForce 9400) vs 0.3 (Quadro 400) — the GeForce 9400 offers 3166.7% better value. The Quadro 400 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2015).