GeForce 9400M G vs GeForce G205M

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 G205M is on rank 442, so the GeForce G205M 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

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

5235%

#643

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

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

Radeon HD 7520G + HD 7600M Dual

MSRP: $250|Avg: $50

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 G205M

#432

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1771%

#434

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1606%

#435

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1601%

#439

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1456%

#440

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1446%

#442

GeForce G205M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#443

Radeon R9 M360

MSRP: $300|Avg: $81

99%

#444

Radeon HD 8550G + 7600M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

98%

#445

Radeon R9 M365X

MSRP: $250|Avg: $50

97%

#446

GeForce 7800 GS

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

96%

#447

Radeon HD 8650G + 7670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

96%

#448

Radeon R9 M265X

MSRP: $200|Avg: $30

95%

#449

Mobility Radeon HD 5165

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

95%

#450

Radeon R5 M435

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

93%

#451

Radeon E8860

MSRP: $300|Avg: $50

92%

#452

GeForce 820A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

91%

#453

Radeon R7 M380

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

91%

#454

Radeon HD 7650A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $49

91%

#455

Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

91%

#456

Radeon HD 7850M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

90%

#457

Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7730M Dual

MSRP: $160|Avg: $40

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce 9400M G is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce G205M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce 9400M G	GeForce G205M
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.2%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce 9400M G 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.

GeForce 9400M G Benchmark Check

GeForce G205M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 9400M G and GeForce G205M

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 G205M

The GeForce G205M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 25 2016. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 965 MHz to 993 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 16W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 92 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 9400M G scores 94 and the GeForce G205M reaches 92 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 9400M G is built on Maxwell while the GeForce G205M uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 9400M G) vs 256 (GeForce G205M). Raw compute: 0.9032 TFLOPS (GeForce 9400M G) vs 0.5084 TFLOPS (GeForce G205M). Boost clocks: 1176 MHz vs 993 MHz.

Feature	GeForce 9400M G	GeForce G205M
G3D Mark Score	94+2%	92
Architecture	Maxwell	Maxwell
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384+50%	256
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.9032 TFLOPS+78%	0.5084 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1176 MHz+18%	993 MHz
ROPs	8	8
TMUs	24	24
L1 Cache	192 KB+50%	128 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 9400M G	GeForce G205M
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 G205M has 512 MB. The GeForce G205M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce 9400M G	GeForce G205M
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 10.0 (GeForce G205M). Vulkan: N/A vs None. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.0. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 1.

Feature	GeForce 9400M G	GeForce G205M
DirectX	11.1 (10_0)+11%	10.0
Vulkan	N/A	None
OpenGL	3.3	4.0+21%
Max Displays	2+100%	1

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (GeForce 9400M G) vs No (GeForce G205M). Decoder: PureVideo HD (VP3) vs PureVideo HD VP3. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce 9400M G) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (GeForce G205M).

Feature	GeForce 9400M G	GeForce G205M
Encoder	None	No
Decoder	PureVideo HD (VP3)	PureVideo HD VP3
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 9400M G draws 33W versus the GeForce G205M's 16W — a 69.4% difference. The GeForce G205M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 9400M G) vs 350W (GeForce G205M). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 70°C.