
GeForce G 105M
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GeForce 9400M G
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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 G 105M is positioned at rank 242 and the GeForce 9400M G is on rank 650, so the GeForce G 105M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce G 105M
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 9400M G
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 9400M G is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce G 105M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce G 105M | GeForce 9400M G |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce 9400M G 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 G 105M and GeForce 9400M G

GeForce G 105M
The GeForce G 105M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 25 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1290 MHz to 1392 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 60W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 92 points. Launch price was $109.

GeForce 9400M G
The GeForce 9400M G 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: 94 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce G 105M scores 92 and the GeForce 9400M G reaches 94 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce G 105M is built on Pascal while the GeForce 9400M G uses Maxwell, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 640 (GeForce G 105M) vs 384 (GeForce 9400M G). Raw compute: 1.862 TFLOPS (GeForce G 105M) vs 0.9032 TFLOPS (GeForce 9400M G). Boost clocks: 1392 MHz vs 1176 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce G 105M | GeForce 9400M G |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 92 | 94+2% |
| Architecture | Pascal | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 640+67% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.862 TFLOPS+106% | 0.9032 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1392 MHz+18% | 1176 MHz |
| ROPs | 32+300% | 8 |
| TMUs | 40+67% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 240 KB+25% | 192 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce G 105M | GeForce 9400M G |
|---|---|---|
| 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 G 105M comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 9400M G has 256 MB. The GeForce G 105M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GeForce G 105M | GeForce 9400M G |
|---|---|---|
| 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: 10.0 (GeForce G 105M) vs 11.1 (10_0) (GeForce 9400M G). Vulkan: None vs N/A. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce G 105M | GeForce 9400M G |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.0 | 11.1 (10_0)+11% |
| Vulkan | None | N/A |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 1 | 2+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce G 105M) vs None (GeForce 9400M G). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP3 vs PureVideo HD (VP3). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (GeForce G 105M) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce 9400M G).
| Feature | GeForce G 105M | GeForce 9400M G |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | None |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP3 | PureVideo HD (VP3) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce G 105M draws 60W versus the GeForce 9400M G's 33W — a 58.1% difference. The GeForce 9400M G is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce G 105M) vs 350W (GeForce 9400M G). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75.
| Feature | GeForce G 105M | GeForce 9400M G |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 60W | 33W-45% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Length | 0mm | 0mm |
| Height | 0mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 1.5 | 2.8+87% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce G 105M is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2015).
| Feature | GeForce G 105M | GeForce 9400M G |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $50 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $10 |
| Codename | GP107 | GM108 |
| Release | October 25 2016 | March 13 2015 |
| Ranking | #443 | #847 |
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