GeForce 9400M G vs GeForce 9300GE
GeForce 9400M G
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 9400M G is positioned at rank 650 and the GeForce 9300GE is on rank 644, so the GeForce 9300GE offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 9400M G
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 9300GE
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 9300GE is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.3% 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 GeForce 9400M G.
| Insight | GeForce 9400M G | GeForce 9300GE |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+4.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 9400M G offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 9400M G holds the technical lead. Priced at $10 (vs $15), it costs 33% less, resulting in a 43.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 9400M G | GeForce 9300GE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+43.9%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($10) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($15) |
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 9400M G and GeForce 9300GE
GeForce 9400M G
The GeForce 9400M G 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: 94 points.
GeForce 9300GE
The GeForce 9300GE is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 928 MHz to 941 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 98 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 9400M G scores 94 and the GeForce 9300GE reaches 98 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 9400M G is built on Maxwell while the GeForce 9300GE uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 9400M G) vs 384 (GeForce 9300GE). Raw compute: 0.9032 TFLOPS (GeForce 9400M G) vs 0.7227 TFLOPS (GeForce 9300GE). Boost clocks: 1176 MHz vs 941 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce 9400M G | GeForce 9300GE |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 94 | 98+4% |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.9032 TFLOPS+25% | 0.7227 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1176 MHz+25% | 941 MHz |
| ROPs | 8 | 8 |
| TMUs | 24 | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB | 192 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 9400M G | GeForce 9300GE |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce 9400M G comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 9300GE has 512 MB. The GeForce 9300GE offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GeForce 9400M G | GeForce 9300GE |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 0.5 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.1 (10_0) (GeForce 9400M G) vs 10.0 (GeForce 9300GE). Vulkan: N/A vs N/A. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce 9400M G | GeForce 9300GE |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.1 (10_0)+11% | 10.0 |
| Vulkan | N/A | N/A |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (GeForce 9400M G) vs None (GeForce 9300GE). Decoder: PureVideo HD (VP3) vs PureVideo HD (VP2). Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce 9400M G) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce 9300GE).
| Feature | GeForce 9400M G | GeForce 9300GE |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | None |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD (VP3) | PureVideo HD (VP2) |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 9400M G draws 33W versus the GeForce 9300GE's 33W — a 0% difference. The GeForce 9300GE is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 9400M G) vs 350W (GeForce 9300GE). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Card length: 0mm vs 168mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 75.
| Feature | GeForce 9400M G | GeForce 9300GE |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W | 33W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Length | 0mm | 168mm |
| Height | 0mm | 69mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 75 | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 2.8 | 3.0+7% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 9400M G launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the GeForce 9300GE launched at $50 and now averages $15. The GeForce 9400M G costs 33.3% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.4 (GeForce 9400M G) vs 6.5 (GeForce 9300GE) — the GeForce 9400M G offers 44.6% better value.
| Feature | GeForce 9400M G | GeForce 9300GE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50 | $50 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10-33% | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | 9.4+45% | 6.5 |
| Codename | GM108 | GM108 |
| Release | March 13 2015 | March 13 2015 |
| Ranking | #847 | #810 |
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