GeForce 9400M G vs Radeon 3000

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. The GeForce 9400M G is positioned at rank #650 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon 3000 uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon 3000 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 9400M G lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon 3000 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	Radeon 3000
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+4.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce 9400M G offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $10 versus $49 for the Radeon 3000, it costs 80% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 370% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce 9400M G	Radeon 3000
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+370%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($10)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49)

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 9400M G and Radeon 3000

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.

Radeon 3000

The Radeon 3000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 2019. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1218 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 98 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 9400M G scores 94 and the Radeon 3000 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 Radeon 3000 uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 9400M G) vs 512 (Radeon 3000). Raw compute: 0.9032 TFLOPS (GeForce 9400M G) vs 1.247 TFLOPS (Radeon 3000). Boost clocks: 1176 MHz vs 1218 MHz.

Feature	GeForce 9400M G	Radeon 3000
G3D Mark Score	94	98+4%
Architecture	Maxwell	GCN 4.0
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	384	512+33%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.9032 TFLOPS	1.247 TFLOPS+38%
Boost Clock	1176 MHz	1218 MHz+4%
ROPs	8	16+100%
TMUs	24	32+33%
L1 Cache	192 KB+50%	128 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 9400M G	Radeon 3000
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce 9400M G comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon 3000 has 512 MB. The Radeon 3000 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 9400M G) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon 3000) — the GeForce 9400M G has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce 9400M G	Radeon 3000
VRAM Capacity	0.25 GB	0.5 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	0.5 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.1 (10_0) (GeForce 9400M G) vs 10_0 (Radeon 3000). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce 9400M G	Radeon 3000
DirectX	11.1 (10_0)+11%	10_0
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (GeForce 9400M G) vs Avivo HD (Radeon 3000). Decoder: PureVideo HD (VP3) vs Avivo HD.

Feature	GeForce 9400M G	Radeon 3000
Encoder	None	Avivo HD
Decoder	PureVideo HD (VP3)	Avivo HD
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1	—

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 9400M G draws 33W versus the Radeon 3000's 50W — a 41% difference. The GeForce 9400M G is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 9400M G) vs 350W (Radeon 3000). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 1mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.

Feature	GeForce 9400M G	Radeon 3000
TDP	33W-34%	50W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	1mm
Height	0mm	—
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	75	—
Perf/Watt	2.8+40%	2.0

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Value Analysis

The GeForce 9400M G launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the Radeon 3000 launched at $0 and now averages $49. The GeForce 9400M G costs 79.6% less ($39 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.4 (GeForce 9400M G) vs 2.0 (Radeon 3000) — the GeForce 9400M G offers 370% better value. The Radeon 3000 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2015).