GeForce 9400M G
VS
GeForce 9400M

GeForce 9400M G vs GeForce 9400M

NVIDIA

GeForce 9400M G

2015Core: 1072 MHzBoost: 1176 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce 9400M

2015Core: 1072 MHzBoost: 1176 MHz

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 9400M is on rank 477, so the GeForce 9400M 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 9400M G

#640
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
5775%
#642
5235%
#643
5221%
#647
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
4748%
#648
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
4715%
#650
GeForce 9400M G
MSRP: $50|Avg: $10
100%
#651
Mobility Radeon X1600
MSRP: $49|Avg: $15
100%
#652
Radeon HD 3650 AGP
MSRP: $80|Avg: $20
100%
#653
GeForce 9600M GS
MSRP: $70|Avg: $20
99%
#654
Mobility Radeon HD 4200
MSRP: $49|Avg: $45
99%
#655
Mobility Radeon HD 3470
MSRP: $50|Avg: $10
99%
#656
GeForce 8800 GT
MSRP: $249|Avg: $25
98%
#657
GeForce 8400
MSRP: $45|Avg: $5
96%
#658
GeForce 9800M GTS
MSRP: $200|Avg: $15
95%
#659
95%
#660
GeForce 8600 GS
MSRP: $100|Avg: $15
95%
#661
Radeon HD 2900 GT
MSRP: $170|Avg: $15
91%
#662
Radeon HD 8280E
MSRP: $150|Avg: $110
91%
#663
Radeon R5 M420
MSRP: $300|Avg: $300
89%
#664
Mobility Radeon HD 2600
MSRP: $100|Avg: $30
89%
#665
Radeon HD 8550G + 8690M Dual
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
88%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce 9400M

#467
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
2150%
#469
1949%
#470
1944%
#474
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
1768%
#475
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
1755%
#477
GeForce 9400M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#478
100%
#479
Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire
MSRP: $699|Avg: $150
99%
#480
Radeon R5 M330
MSRP: $120|Avg: $20
98%
#481
Radeon HD 8510G + 8500M Dual
MSRP: $120|Avg: $35
98%
#482
Radeon HD 8650G + 7600M Dual
MSRP: $150|Avg: $40
98%
#483
GeForce GTX 760A
MSRP: $249|Avg: $40
97%
#484
Mobility Radeon HD 5470
MSRP: $49|Avg: $15
95%
#485
Radeon R9 M270X
MSRP: $250|Avg: $40
95%
#486
Radeon R7 M260
MSRP: $110|Avg: $110
95%
#487
95%
#488
94%
#489
Radeon R7 A10-7800
MSRP: $155|Avg: $30
94%
#490
Radeon HD 8450G + 8670M Dual
MSRP: $100|Avg: $100
94%
#491
94%
#492
Radeon HD 6450A
MSRP: $55|Avg: $15
94%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce 9400M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 7.4% 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.

InsightGeForce 9400M GGeForce 9400M
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-7.4%)
Leading raw performance (+7.4%)
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

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce 9400M remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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 9400M

NVIDIA

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.

NVIDIA

GeForce 9400M

The GeForce 9400M 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: 101 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce 9400M G scores 94 versus the GeForce 9400M's 101 — the GeForce 9400M leads by 7.4%. The GeForce 9400M G is built on Maxwell while the GeForce 9400M uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 9400M G) vs 384 (GeForce 9400M). Raw compute: 0.9032 TFLOPS (GeForce 9400M G) vs 0.9032 TFLOPS (GeForce 9400M). Boost clocks: 1176 MHz vs 1176 MHz.

FeatureGeForce 9400M GGeForce 9400M
G3D Mark Score
94
101+7%
Architecture
Maxwell
Maxwell
Process Node
28 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
384
384
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.9032 TFLOPS
0.9032 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1176 MHz
1176 MHz
ROPs
8
8
TMUs
24
24
L1 Cache
192 KB
192 KB
L2 Cache
1 MB
1 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce 9400M GGeForce 9400M
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 9400M G comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 9400M has 512 MB. The GeForce 9400M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

FeatureGeForce 9400M GGeForce 9400M
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
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.1 (10_0) (GeForce 9400M G) vs 11.1 (FL10_0) (GeForce 9400M). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

FeatureGeForce 9400M GGeForce 9400M
DirectX
11.1 (10_0)
11.1 (FL10_0)
OpenGL
3.3
3.3
Max Displays
2
2
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Media & Encoding

Decoder: PureVideo HD (VP3) vs PureVideo HD (VP3). Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce 9400M G) vs MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264 (GeForce 9400M).

FeatureGeForce 9400M GGeForce 9400M
Encoder
None
Decoder
PureVideo HD (VP3)
PureVideo HD (VP3)
Codecs
H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1
MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 9400M G draws 33W versus the GeForce 9400M's 33W — a 0% difference. The GeForce 9400M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 9400M G) vs 350W (GeForce 9400M). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 70°C.

FeatureGeForce 9400M GGeForce 9400M
TDP
33W
33W
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
Legacy
Legacy
Length
0mm
Height
0mm
Slots
0
0
Temp (Load)
75
70°C-7%
Perf/Watt
2.8
3.1+11%