GeForce 9400M G vs RADEON X600XT

NVIDIA

GeForce 9400M G

2015Core: 1072 MHzBoost: 1176 MHz
VS
AMD

RADEON X600XT

2020Core: 1825 MHzBoost: 2250 MHz

GeForce 9400M G vs RADEON X600XT Performance Spectrum

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.

GeForce 9400M G vs RADEON X600XT FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Search any supported game below to compare 1080p FPS for both components.

GeForce 9400M G vs RADEON X600XT: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce 9400M G

2015

Why buy it

  • βœ…Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 1.9 vs 0 G3D/$ ($50 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • βœ…Draws 33W instead of 300W, a 267W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Lower average FPS than RADEON X600XT across 45 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • ❌Less VRAM, with 256 MB vs 512 MB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • ❌2015 hardware with 256 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

RADEON X600XT

2020

Why buy it

  • βœ…2.3% more average FPS across 45 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • βœ…100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (512 MB vs 256 MB).
  • βœ…GeForce 9400M G is already obsolete for modern gaming, so RADEON X600XT is the less risky modern option long term.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Older hardware, 512 MB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in newer AAA releases.
  • ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 1.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $50 MSRP).
  • ❌809.1% higher power demand at 300W vs 33W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
RADEON X600XT is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 2.3% in average FPS across 45 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward GeForce 9400M G instead at 94 vs 92, so for this question the real-game FPS result matters more than the synthetic split.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
RADEON X600XT is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 512 MB vs 256 MB of VRAM, the newer upscaling stack, FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, a 7nm process instead of 28nm, and 80 vs 0 ray-tracing units. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce 9400M G makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, GeForce 9400M G is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, RADEON X600XT has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce 9400M G vs RADEON X600XT Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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.

AMD

RADEON X600XT

The RADEON X600XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 28 2020. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1825 MHz to 2250 MHz. It has 5120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 80 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 92 points. Launch price was $999.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 9400M G scores 94 and the RADEON X600XT reaches 92 in the G3D Mark benchmark β€” just a 2.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 9400M G is built on Maxwell while the RADEON X600XT uses RDNA 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 9400M G) vs 5,120 (RADEON X600XT). Raw compute: 0.9032 TFLOPS (GeForce 9400M G) vs 23.04 TFLOPS (RADEON X600XT). Boost clocks: 1176 MHz vs 2250 MHz.

FeatureGeForce 9400M GRADEON X600XT
G3D Mark Score
94+2%
92
Architecture
Maxwell
RDNA 2.0
Process Node
28 nm
7 nm
Shading Units
384
5120+1233%
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.9032 TFLOPS
23.04 TFLOPS+2451%
Boost Clock
1176 MHz
2250 MHz+91%
ROPs
8
128+1500%
TMUs
24
320+1233%
L1 Cache
0.19 MB
1 MB+426%
L2 Cache
1 MB
4 MB+300%
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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce 9400M G gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The RADEON X600XT leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce 9400M GRADEON X600XT
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
AMD Anti-Lag
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce 9400M G has 256 MB of VRAM, while the RADEON X600XT carries 512 MB. RADEON X600XT gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce 9400M G and 64-bit on the RADEON X600XT. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 9400M G) vs 4 MB (RADEON X600XT) β€” the RADEON X600XT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce 9400M GRADEON X600XT
VRAM Capacity
0.25 GB
0.5 GB+100%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
128-bit+100%
64-bit
L2 Cache
1 MB
4 MB+300%
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 9400M G draws 33W versus the RADEON X600XT's 300W β€” a 160.4% difference. The GeForce 9400M G is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 9400M G) vs 350W (RADEON X600XT). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy.

FeatureGeForce 9400M GRADEON X600XT
TDP
33W-89%
300W
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
Legacy
Legacy
Length
0mm
β€”
Height
0mm
β€”
Slots
0
β€”
Temp (Load)
75
β€”
Perf/Watt
2.8+833%
0.3
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce 9400M G came in at $50, while the RADEON X600XT launched at $0. On MSRP, RADEON X600XT was 100+% cheaper ($50 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 1.9 (GeForce 9400M G) vs Infinity (RADEON X600XT) β€” the RADEON X600XT offers Infinity% better value. The newer card here is RADEON X600XT (2020 vs 2015).

FeatureGeForce 9400M GRADEON X600XT
MSRP
$50
$0-100%
Performance per Dollar
1.9
Infinity
Codename
GM108
Navi 21
Release
March 13 2015
October 28 2020
Ranking
#847
#35

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