GeForce 9400M vs GeForce GTX 1060

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.

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

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 9864.4% higher G3D Mark score and 1100% more VRAM (6 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 9400M.

Insight	GeForce 9400M	GeForce GTX 1060
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-9864.4%)	✅Leading raw performance (+9864.4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+1100%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 1060 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 GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 9400M and GeForce GTX 1060

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 GTX 1060

The GeForce GTX 1060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,064 points. Launch price was $599.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce 9400M scores 101 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 9864.4%. The GeForce 9400M is built on Maxwell while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 9400M) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 0.9032 TFLOPS (GeForce 9400M) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 1176 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

Feature	GeForce 9400M	GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score	101	10,064+9864%
Architecture	Maxwell	Pascal
Process Node	28 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	384	2560+567%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.9032 TFLOPS	8.873 TFLOPS+882%
Boost Clock	1176 MHz	1733 MHz+47%
ROPs	8	64+700%
TMUs	24	160+567%
L1 Cache	192 KB	960 KB+400%
L2 Cache	1 MB	2 MB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 9400M	GeForce GTX 1060
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
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 GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 offers 1100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 9400M) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce 9400M	GeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	6 GB+1100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	192 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit	192-bit+50%
L2 Cache	1 MB	2 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.1 (FL10_0) (GeForce 9400M) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce 9400M	GeForce GTX 1060
DirectX	11.1 (FL10_0)	12+8%
OpenGL	3.3	4.5+36%
Max Displays	2	4+100%

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Media & Encoding

Decoder: PureVideo HD (VP3) vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264 (GeForce 9400M) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).

Feature	GeForce 9400M	GeForce GTX 1060
Encoder	—	NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder	PureVideo HD (VP3)	NVDEC (Pascal)
Codecs	MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264	H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 9400M draws 33W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 138% difference. The GeForce 9400M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 9400M) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: Legacy vs 6-pin.