GeForce 9400 vs Quadro FX 380 LP

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 380 LP is on rank 362, so the Quadro FX 380 LP 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 380 LP

#347

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

17178%

#362

Quadro FX 380 LP

MSRP: $169|Avg: $15

100%

#364

Quadro FX 1800

MSRP: $489|Avg: $100

94%

#365

FirePro 3D V8700

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $1229

93%

#366

FirePro 3D V9800

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $80

93%

#367

Quadro 5000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $100

92%

#368

FirePro V9800

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $250

91%

#369

FirePro V5700

MSRP: $599|Avg: $20

91%

#370

FirePro 3D V8750

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $500

83%

#371

FirePro 3D V7750

MSRP: $799|Avg: $20

79%

#372

GRID M10-2B

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $80

77%

#373

Quadro FX 370

MSRP: $129|Avg: $500

76%

#374

RTXA5000-6Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2500

71%

#375

Quadro 6000

MSRP: $4399|Avg: $150

71%

#376

GRID M6-0B

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100

71%

#377

GRID M10-1B

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $150

70%

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 380 LP lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce 9400 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro FX 380 LP.

Insight	GeForce 9400	Quadro FX 380 LP
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-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	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
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 $15), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 1.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce 9400	Quadro FX 380 LP
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+1.4%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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 FX 380 LP Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 9400 and Quadro FX 380 LP

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 380 LP

The Quadro FX 380 LP 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: 145 points. Launch price was $3,499.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 9400 scores 147 and the Quadro FX 380 LP reaches 145 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 380 LP uses Tesla 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 9400) vs 240 (Quadro FX 380 LP). Raw compute: 0.9032 TFLOPS (GeForce 9400) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 380 LP).

Feature	GeForce 9400	Quadro FX 380 LP
G3D Mark Score	147+1%	145
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 380 LP
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 0.25 MB (Quadro FX 380 LP) — the GeForce 9400 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce 9400	Quadro FX 380 LP
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 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 380 LP's 189W — a 140.5% difference. The GeForce 9400 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 9400) vs 350W (Quadro FX 380 LP). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce 9400	Quadro FX 380 LP
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 380 LP launched at $169 and now averages $15. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.8 (GeForce 9400) vs 9.7 (Quadro FX 380 LP) — the GeForce 9400 offers 1% better value. The GeForce 9400 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2008).