GeForce 9400 vs Radeon HD 3650 AGP
GeForce 9400
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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 is positioned at rank 616 and the Radeon HD 3650 AGP is on rank 650, so the GeForce 9400 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
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 3650 AGP
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 3650 AGP is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2% 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 | Radeon HD 3650 AGP |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| 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 $20), it costs 25% less, resulting in a 30.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 9400 | Radeon HD 3650 AGP |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+30.7%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($15) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($20) |
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 and Radeon HD 3650 AGP
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.
Radeon HD 3650 AGP
The Radeon HD 3650 AGP is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 19 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 600 MHz. It has 480 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 150 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 9400 scores 147 and the Radeon HD 3650 AGP reaches 150 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 9400 is built on Maxwell while the Radeon HD 3650 AGP uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 9400) vs 480 (Radeon HD 3650 AGP). Raw compute: 0.9032 TFLOPS (GeForce 9400) vs 0.576 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 3650 AGP).
| Feature | GeForce 9400 | Radeon HD 3650 AGP |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 147 | 150+2% |
| Architecture | Maxwell | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 480+25% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.9032 TFLOPS+57% | 0.576 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 8 | 8 |
| TMUs | 24 | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB+300% | 48 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 0.25 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 9400 | Radeon HD 3650 AGP |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 9400) vs 0.25 MB (Radeon HD 3650 AGP) — the GeForce 9400 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 9400 | Radeon HD 3650 AGP |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 0.25 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 9400 draws 33W versus the Radeon HD 3650 AGP's 45W — a 30.8% difference. The GeForce 9400 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 9400) vs 350W (Radeon HD 3650 AGP). Power connectors: Legacy vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | GeForce 9400 | Radeon HD 3650 AGP |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W-27% | 45W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 168mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 85 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 4.5+36% | 3.3 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 9400 launched at $59 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Radeon HD 3650 AGP launched at $80 and now averages $20. The GeForce 9400 costs 25% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.8 (GeForce 9400) vs 7.5 (Radeon HD 3650 AGP) — the GeForce 9400 offers 30.7% better value. The GeForce 9400 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2011).
| Feature | GeForce 9400 | Radeon HD 3650 AGP |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $59-26% | $80 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-25% | $20 |
| Performance per Dollar | 9.8+31% | 7.5 |
| Codename | GM108 | Onega |
| Release | March 13 2015 | April 19 2011 |
| Ranking | #847 | #926 |
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