GeForce 9400M vs GeForce 9300 GS
GeForce 9400M
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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. The GeForce 9400M is positioned at rank #477 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 9300 GS is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% 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 9300 GS |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce 9300 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 9400M and GeForce 9300 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 9300 GS
The GeForce 9300 GS is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 928 MHz to 941 MHz. It has 384 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 9300 GS 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 9300 GS uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 9400M) vs 384 (GeForce 9300 GS). Raw compute: 0.9032 TFLOPS (GeForce 9400M) vs 0.7227 TFLOPS (GeForce 9300 GS). Boost clocks: 1176 MHz vs 941 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce 9400M | GeForce 9300 GS |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 101 | 102 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.9032 TFLOPS+25% | 0.7227 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1176 MHz+25% | 941 MHz |
| ROPs | 8 | 8 |
| TMUs | 24 | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB | 192 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 9400M | GeForce 9300 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce 9400M comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 9300 GS has 256 MB. The GeForce 9400M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GeForce 9400M | GeForce 9300 GS |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB+100% | 0.25 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 9300 GS). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce 9400M | GeForce 9300 GS |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.1 (FL10_0)+11% | 10.0 |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Decoder: PureVideo HD (VP3) vs PureVideo HD VP2. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264 (GeForce 9400M) vs MPEG-2,H.264 (GeForce 9300 GS).
| Feature | GeForce 9400M | GeForce 9300 GS |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | — | No |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD (VP3) | PureVideo HD VP2 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264 | MPEG-2,H.264 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 9400M draws 33W versus the GeForce 9300 GS's 33W — a 0% difference. The GeForce 9300 GS is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 9400M) vs 350W (GeForce 9300 GS). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 65°C.
| Feature | GeForce 9400M | GeForce 9300 GS |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W | 33W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Length | — | 170mm |
| Height | — | 106mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C | 65°C-7% |
| Perf/Watt | 3.1 | 3.1 |
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