GeForce FX 5950 Ultra vs GeForce 8400M GT

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce 8400M GT

#672

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

8102%

#674

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

7345%

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GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

7325%

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GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

6661%

#680

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

6616%

#682

GeForce 8400M GT

MSRP: $50|Avg: $30

100%

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GeForce 9200M GS

MSRP: $100|Avg: $40

96%

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Mobility Radeon HD 3410

MSRP: $49|Avg: $10

96%

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MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL

MSRP: $49|Avg: $10

91%

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GeForce 9300M GS

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

88%

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Mobility Radeon HD 2400

MSRP: $79|Avg: $1

85%

#688

GeForce 6150 LE

MSRP: $30|Avg: $10

82%

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Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2

MSRP: $449|Avg: $50

79%

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GeForce 9450

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

78%

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GeForce 9800 GX2

MSRP: $599|Avg: $75

76%

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GeForce 7900 GS

MSRP: $259|Avg: $50

75%

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MOBILITY RADEON X600

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

75%

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Mobility Radeon HD 4250

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

73%

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Mobility Radeon X2300 HD

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

73%

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Mobility Radeon X2300

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

73%

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Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $12

72%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce 8400M GT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 13.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce FX 5950 Ultra.

Insight	GeForce FX 5950 Ultra	GeForce 8400M GT
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-13.6%)	✅Leading raw performance (+13.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce 8400M GT 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 FX 5950 Ultra Benchmark Check

GeForce 8400M GT Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce FX 5950 Ultra and GeForce 8400M GT

GeForce FX 5950 Ultra

The GeForce FX 5950 Ultra is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 15 2011. It features the Rankine architecture. The core clock speed is 900 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 116W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 59 points. Launch price was $149.

GeForce 8400M GT

The GeForce 8400M GT 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: 67 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce FX 5950 Ultra scores 59 versus the GeForce 8400M GT's 67 — the GeForce 8400M GT leads by 13.6%. The GeForce FX 5950 Ultra is built on Rankine while the GeForce 8400M GT uses Maxwell, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 192 (GeForce FX 5950 Ultra) vs 384 (GeForce 8400M GT). Raw compute: 0.6912 TFLOPS (GeForce FX 5950 Ultra) vs 0.8632 TFLOPS (GeForce 8400M GT).

Feature	GeForce FX 5950 Ultra	GeForce 8400M GT
G3D Mark Score	59	67+14%
Architecture	Rankine	Maxwell
Process Node	40 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	192	384+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.6912 TFLOPS	0.8632 TFLOPS+25%
ROPs	24+200%	8
TMUs	32+100%	16
L1 Cache	256 KB+33%	192 KB
L2 Cache	0.38 MB	1 MB+163%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce FX 5950 Ultra	GeForce 8400M GT
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)

Both cards feature 256 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.38 MB (GeForce FX 5950 Ultra) vs 1 MB (GeForce 8400M GT) — the GeForce 8400M GT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce FX 5950 Ultra	GeForce 8400M GT
VRAM Capacity	0.25 GB	0.25 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	0.38 MB	1 MB+163%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 9.0a (GeForce FX 5950 Ultra) vs 10.0 (GeForce 8400M GT). OpenGL: 1.5 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 1.

Feature	GeForce FX 5950 Ultra	GeForce 8400M GT
DirectX	9.0a	10.0+11%
OpenGL	1.5	3.3+120%
Max Displays	2+100%	1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce FX 5950 Ultra draws 116W versus the GeForce 8400M GT's 33W — a 111.4% difference. The GeForce 8400M GT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce FX 5950 Ultra) vs 350W (GeForce 8400M GT). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Card length: 229mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce FX 5950 Ultra	GeForce 8400M GT
TDP	116W	33W-72%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	Legacy
Length	229mm	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75°C	75°C
Perf/Watt	0.5	2.0+300%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce FX 5950 Ultra launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the GeForce 8400M GT launched at $50 and now averages $30. The GeForce FX 5950 Ultra costs 100+% less ($30 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (GeForce FX 5950 Ultra) vs 2.2 (GeForce 8400M GT) — the GeForce FX 5950 Ultra offers Infinity% better value. The GeForce 8400M GT is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2011).