GeForce 9400M vs GeForce 8400M GS

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 8400M GS is on rank 637, so the GeForce 9400M 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

#467

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

2150%

#469

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1949%

#470

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1944%

#474

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1768%

#475

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1755%

#477

GeForce 9400M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#478

Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8500M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

100%

#479

Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire

MSRP: $699|Avg: $150

99%

#480

Radeon R5 M330

MSRP: $120|Avg: $20

98%

#481

Radeon HD 8510G + 8500M Dual

MSRP: $120|Avg: $35

98%

#482

Radeon HD 8650G + 7600M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

98%

#483

GeForce GTX 760A

MSRP: $249|Avg: $40

97%

#484

Radeon R9 M270X

MSRP: $250|Avg: $40

95%

#485

Mobility Radeon HD 5470

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

95%

#486

Radeon R7 M260

MSRP: $110|Avg: $110

95%

#487

Mobility Radeon HD 5000 Serisi

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

95%

#488

Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8570M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

94%

#489

Radeon R7 A10-7800

MSRP: $155|Avg: $30

94%

#490

Radeon HD 8450G + 8670M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

94%

#491

Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

94%

#492

Radeon HD 6450A

MSRP: $55|Avg: $15

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce 8400M GS

#627

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

5220%

#629

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

4732%

#630

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

4719%

#634

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

4291%

#635

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

4262%

#637

GeForce 8400M GS

MSRP: $50|Avg: $20

100%

#638

Mobility Radeon HD 2400 XT

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

100%

#639

GeForce 9100

MSRP: $40|Avg: $5

99%

#640

GeForce 8300

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

98%

#641

GeForce 9600M GT

MSRP: $80|Avg: $20

98%

#642

Mobility Radeon HD 3430

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

96%

#643

Mobility Radeon HD serie 4200

MSRP: $49|Avg: $10

95%

#644

GeForce 9500 GS

MSRP: $110|Avg: $10

94%

#645

GeForce 9300GE

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

94%

#646

Mobility Radeon HD 3470 Hybrid X2

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

92%

#647

GeForce 9500 GT

MSRP: $99|Avg: $15

91%

#648

Mobility Radeon HD 4270

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

91%

#649

GeForce 8500 GT

MSRP: $89|Avg: $15

91%

#650

Mobility Radeon X1600

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

90%

#651

Radeon HD 3650 AGP

MSRP: $80|Avg: $20

90%

#652

GeForce 9400M G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce 8400M GS is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce 9400M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce 9400M	GeForce 8400M GS
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+300%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce 8400M GS 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 Benchmark Check

GeForce 8400M GS Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 9400M and GeForce 8400M GS

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 8400M GS

The GeForce 8400M GS is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 12 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1029 MHz to 1124 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 104 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 9400M scores 101 and the GeForce 8400M GS reaches 104 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 9400M is built on Maxwell while the GeForce 8400M GS uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 9400M) vs 384 (GeForce 8400M GS). Raw compute: 0.9032 TFLOPS (GeForce 9400M) vs 0.8632 TFLOPS (GeForce 8400M GS). Boost clocks: 1176 MHz vs 1124 MHz.

Feature	GeForce 9400M	GeForce 8400M GS
G3D Mark Score	101	104+3%
Architecture	Maxwell	Maxwell
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.9032 TFLOPS+5%	0.8632 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1176 MHz+5%	1124 MHz
ROPs	8	8
TMUs	24+50%	16
L1 Cache	192 KB	192 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 9400M	GeForce 8400M GS
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 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 8400M GS has 128 MB. The GeForce 9400M offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce 9400M	GeForce 8400M GS
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB+300%	0.125 GB
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 (FL10_0) (GeForce 9400M) vs 10_0 (GeForce 8400M GS). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce 9400M	GeForce 8400M GS
DirectX	11.1 (FL10_0)+11%	10_0
OpenGL	3.3	3.3
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Decoder: PureVideo HD (VP3) vs PureVideo. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264 (GeForce 9400M) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,WMV9 (GeForce 8400M GS).

Feature	GeForce 9400M	GeForce 8400M GS
Encoder	—	PureVideo
Decoder	PureVideo HD (VP3)	PureVideo
Codecs	MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,WMV9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 9400M draws 33W versus the GeForce 8400M GS's 33W — a 0% difference. The GeForce 8400M GS is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 9400M) vs 350W (GeForce 8400M GS). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 80°C.