GeForce 9400M vs GeForce 8300
GeForce 9400M
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GeForce 8300
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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 is positioned at rank 477 and the GeForce 8300 is on rank 640, so the GeForce 9400M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 9400M
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 8300
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 8300 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 9400M.
| Insight | GeForce 9400M | GeForce 8300 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce 8300 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 and GeForce 8300
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.
GeForce 8300
The GeForce 8300 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 22 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1150 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 102 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 9400M scores 101 and the GeForce 8300 reaches 102 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 9400M is built on Maxwell while the GeForce 8300 uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 9400M) vs 256 (GeForce 8300). Raw compute: 0.9032 TFLOPS (GeForce 9400M) vs 0.5888 TFLOPS (GeForce 8300). Boost clocks: 1176 MHz vs 1150 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce 9400M | GeForce 8300 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 101 | 102 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384+50% | 256 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.9032 TFLOPS+53% | 0.5888 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1176 MHz+2% | 1150 MHz |
| ROPs | 8 | 8 |
| TMUs | 24+50% | 16 |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB+50% | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 9400M | GeForce 8300 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GeForce 9400M | GeForce 8300 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.1 (FL10_0) (GeForce 9400M) vs 10.0 (GeForce 8300). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 1.
| Feature | GeForce 9400M | GeForce 8300 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.1 (FL10_0)+11% | 10.0 |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 2+100% | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Decoder: PureVideo HD (VP3) vs PureVideo HD VP3. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264 (GeForce 9400M) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (GeForce 8300).
| Feature | GeForce 9400M | GeForce 8300 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | — | No |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD (VP3) | PureVideo HD VP3 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264 | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 9400M draws 33W versus the GeForce 8300's 33W — a 0% difference. The GeForce 8300 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 9400M) vs 350W (GeForce 8300). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 70°C.
| Feature | GeForce 9400M | GeForce 8300 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W | 33W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C | 70°C |
| Perf/Watt | 3.1 | 3.1 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 9400M is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2014).
| Feature | GeForce 9400M | GeForce 8300 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $50 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $50 |
| Codename | GM108 | GM108 |
| Release | March 13 2015 | July 22 2014 |
| Ranking | #847 | #832 |
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