GeForce 9400M G vs RADEON X600XT

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 X600XT uses modern memory architecture. The RADEON X600XT 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 GeForce 9400M G is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the RADEON X600XT offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce 9400M G	RADEON X600XT
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.2%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (7nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce 9400M G offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $10 (vs $10), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 2.2% better value per dollar than the RADEON X600XT.

Insight	GeForce 9400M G	RADEON X600XT
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+2.2%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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

RADEON X600XT Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 9400M G and RADEON X600XT

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 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 — 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.

Feature	GeForce 9400M G	RADEON 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)

Feature	GeForce 9400M G	RADEON X600XT
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 X600XT has 512 MB. The RADEON X600XT 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 4 MB (RADEON X600XT) — the RADEON X600XT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce 9400M G	RADEON 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 — 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.

Feature	GeForce 9400M G	RADEON X600XT
TDP	33W-89%	300W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	Legacy
Length	0mm	—
Height	0mm	—
Slots	0	—
Temp (Load)	75	—
Perf/Watt	2.8+833%	0.3

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Value Analysis

The GeForce 9400M G launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the RADEON X600XT launched at $0 and now averages $10. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.4 (GeForce 9400M G) vs 9.2 (RADEON X600XT) — the GeForce 9400M G offers 2.2% better value. The RADEON X600XT is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2015).