GeForce 9400M vs GeForce 9500M
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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GeForce 9400M is positioned at rank 477 and the GeForce 9500M is on rank 557, so the GeForce 9400M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce 9400M
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 9500M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 9500M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3% 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 9500M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce 9500M 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 9500M
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 9500M
The GeForce 9500M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 27 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 928 MHz to 1020 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 104 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 9400M scores 101 and the GeForce 9500M 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 9500M uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 9400M) vs 640 (GeForce 9500M). Raw compute: 0.9032 TFLOPS (GeForce 9400M) vs 1.306 TFLOPS (GeForce 9500M). Boost clocks: 1176 MHz vs 1020 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce 9400M | GeForce 9500M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 101 | 104+3% |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 640+67% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.9032 TFLOPS | 1.306 TFLOPS+45% |
| Boost Clock | 1176 MHz+15% | 1020 MHz |
| ROPs | 8 | 16+100% |
| TMUs | 24 | 40+67% |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB | 320 KB+67% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 9400M | GeForce 9500M |
|---|---|---|
| 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. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 9400M) vs 2 MB (GeForce 9500M) — the GeForce 9500M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 9400M | GeForce 9500M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 MB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.1 (FL10_0) (GeForce 9400M) vs 11.1 (10_0) (GeForce 9500M). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce 9400M | GeForce 9500M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.1 (FL10_0) | 11.1 (10_0) |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Decoder: PureVideo HD (VP3) vs PureVideo HD VP3. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264 (GeForce 9400M) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce 9500M).
| Feature | GeForce 9400M | GeForce 9500M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | — | No NVENC (G84) |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD (VP3) | PureVideo HD VP3 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 9400M draws 33W versus the GeForce 9500M's 75W — a 77.8% difference. The GeForce 9400M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 9400M) vs 350W (GeForce 9500M). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | GeForce 9400M | GeForce 9500M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W-56% | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C-18% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 3.1+121% | 1.4 |
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