GeForce 9400 vs Radeon X1900 GT
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 X1900 GT is on rank 354, so the Radeon X1900 GT 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 X1900 GT
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon X1900 GT is significantly newer (2022 vs 2015). The Radeon X1900 GT 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 9400 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (512 MB vs 256 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon X1900 GT.
| Insight | GeForce 9400 | Radeon X1900 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) (5nm) |
| 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. Priced at $15 versus $20 for the Radeon X1900 GT, it costs 25% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 34.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 9400 | Radeon X1900 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+34.2%) | ❌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 X1900 GT
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 X1900 GT
The Radeon X1900 GT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 3 2022. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1387 MHz to 2394 MHz. It has 5376 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 84 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 146 points. Launch price was $899.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 9400 scores 147 and the Radeon X1900 GT reaches 146 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 Radeon X1900 GT uses RDNA 3.0, both on 28 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 9400) vs 5,376 (Radeon X1900 GT). Raw compute: 0.9032 TFLOPS (GeForce 9400) vs 51.48 TFLOPS (Radeon X1900 GT). Boost clocks: 1176 MHz vs 2394 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce 9400 | Radeon X1900 GT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 147 | 146 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | RDNA 3.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 5376+1300% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.9032 TFLOPS | 51.48 TFLOPS+5600% |
| Boost Clock | 1176 MHz | 2394 MHz+104% |
| ROPs | 8 | 192+2300% |
| TMUs | 24 | 336+1300% |
| L1 Cache | 0.19 MB | 3 MB+1479% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 6 MB+500% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 9400 | Radeon X1900 GT |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The GeForce 9400 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon X1900 GT 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 6 MB (Radeon X1900 GT) — the Radeon X1900 GT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 9400 | Radeon X1900 GT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB+100% | 0.25 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 6 MB+500% |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 9400 draws 33W versus the Radeon X1900 GT's 300W — a 160.4% difference. The GeForce 9400 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 9400) vs 350W (Radeon X1900 GT). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GeForce 9400 | Radeon X1900 GT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W-89% | 300W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 168mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 85 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 4.5+800% | 0.5 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 9400 launched at $59 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Radeon X1900 GT launched at $299 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 7.3 (Radeon X1900 GT) — the GeForce 9400 offers 34.2% better value. The Radeon X1900 GT is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2015).
| Feature | GeForce 9400 | Radeon X1900 GT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $59-80% | $299 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-25% | $20 |
| Performance per Dollar | 9.8+34% | 7.3 |
| Codename | GM108 | Navi 31 |
| Release | March 13 2015 | November 3 2022 |
| Ranking | #847 | #21 |
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