GeForce 9400 vs Quadro FX 3450

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 FX 3450 is on rank 337, so the Quadro FX 3450 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 FX 3450

#117

L40

MSRP: $31000|Avg: $8174

84%

#322

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

11818%

#337

Quadro FX 3450

MSRP: $119|Avg: $30

100%

#338

GRID P40-24Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $200

99%

#339

Quadro 4000

MSRP: $1199|Avg: $30

98%

#340

FireStream 9250

MSRP: $999|Avg: $49

94%

#341

GRID P40-3Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $5699

92%

#342

GRID M10-2Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $150

86%

#343

Tesla K80

MSRP: $5000|Avg: $50

86%

#344

GRID M10-4Q

MSRP: $2805|Avg: $340

85%

#346

GRID M10-8Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $500

83%

#347

FirePro V8700

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $170

82%

#348

Quadro FX 3800

MSRP: $799|Avg: $20

82%

#350

GRID K520

MSRP: $3599|Avg: $50

78%

#351

GRID P40-12Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $5699

78%

#352

FirePro 2270

MSRP: $149|Avg: $30

76%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce 9400 is significantly newer (2015 vs 2008). The GeForce 9400 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro FX 3450 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro FX 3450 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce 9400 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce 9400	Quadro FX 3450
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))
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	—

💎 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 $30), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 97.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce 9400	Quadro FX 3450
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+97.3%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($15)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($30)

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 Quadro FX 3450

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 FX 3450

The Quadro FX 3450 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 11 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 610 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 189W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 149 points. Launch price was $3,499.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 9400 scores 147 and the Quadro FX 3450 reaches 149 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 9400 is built on Maxwell while the Quadro FX 3450 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 9400) vs 240 (Quadro FX 3450). Raw compute: 0.9032 TFLOPS (GeForce 9400) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 3450).

Feature	GeForce 9400	Quadro FX 3450
G3D Mark Score	147	149+1%
Architecture	Maxwell	Tesla 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	55 nm
Shading Units	384+60%	240
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.9032 TFLOPS+45%	0.6221 TFLOPS
ROPs	8	32+300%
TMUs	24	80+233%
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 9400	Quadro FX 3450
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)

The GeForce 9400 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro FX 3450 has 256 MB. The GeForce 9400 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 9400) vs 0.25 MB (Quadro FX 3450) — the GeForce 9400 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce 9400	Quadro FX 3450
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB+100%	0.25 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	0.25 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 9400 draws 33W versus the Quadro FX 3450's 189W — a 140.5% difference. The GeForce 9400 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 9400) vs 350W (Quadro FX 3450). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce 9400	Quadro FX 3450
TDP	33W-83%	189W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	PCIe-powered
Length	168mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	1	—
Temp (Load)	85	—
Perf/Watt	4.5+463%	0.8

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Value Analysis

The GeForce 9400 launched at $59 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Quadro FX 3450 launched at $119 and now averages $30. The GeForce 9400 costs 50% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.8 (GeForce 9400) vs 5.0 (Quadro FX 3450) — the GeForce 9400 offers 96% better value. The GeForce 9400 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2008).