GeForce 9400M vs Quadro FX Go1400
GeForce 9400M
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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 Quadro FX Go1400 is on rank 349, so the Quadro FX Go1400 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 Quadro FX Go1400
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce 9400M is significantly newer (2015 vs 2008). The GeForce 9400M likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro FX Go1400 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro FX Go1400 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% higher G3D Mark score and 700% more VRAM (4 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 | Quadro FX Go1400 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+700%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro FX Go1400 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 Quadro FX Go1400
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.
Quadro FX Go1400
The Quadro FX Go1400 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 11 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 602 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 102 points. Launch price was $1,799.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 9400M scores 101 and the Quadro FX Go1400 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 Quadro FX Go1400 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 9400M) vs 192 (Quadro FX Go1400). Raw compute: 0.9032 TFLOPS (GeForce 9400M) vs 0.4623 TFLOPS (Quadro FX Go1400).
| Feature | GeForce 9400M | Quadro FX Go1400 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 101 | 102 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Tesla 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 384+100% | 192 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.9032 TFLOPS+95% | 0.4623 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 8 | 24+200% |
| TMUs | 24 | 64+167% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+426% | 0.19 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 9400M | Quadro FX Go1400 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Quadro FX Go1400 has 4 GB. The Quadro FX Go1400 offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 9400M) vs 0.19 MB (Quadro FX Go1400) — the GeForce 9400M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 9400M | Quadro FX Go1400 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 4 GB+700% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+426% | 0.19 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 9400M draws 33W versus the Quadro FX Go1400's 150W — a 127.9% difference. The GeForce 9400M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 9400M) vs 350W (Quadro FX Go1400). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GeForce 9400M | Quadro FX Go1400 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W-78% | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 3.1+343% | 0.7 |
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