GeForce G102M vs GeForce 8400 GS

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 G102M is positioned at rank 156 and the GeForce 8400 GS is on rank 461, so the GeForce G102M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 G102M

#42

Radeon RX 6600S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

97%

#43

Radeon RX 8060S

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

95%

#146

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

323%

#148

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

293%

#149

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

292%

#153

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

266%

#154

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

264%

#156

GeForce G102M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#157

GeForce 830M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

100%

#158

GeForce GT 750M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

99%

#159

GeForce GT 425M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce 8400 GS

#450

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1999%

#452

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1813%

#453

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1808%

#457

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1644%

#458

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1633%

#460

Mobility Radeon HD 550v

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

100%

#461

GeForce 8400 GS

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

100%

#462

Radeon HD 8280G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

99%

#463

Radeon R7 M340

MSRP: $120|Avg: $35

99%

#464

Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU

MSRP: $200|Avg: $100

99%

#465

Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8790M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

98%

#466

Radeon HD 8550G + 8570M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

98%

#467

Radeon R5 M230

MSRP: $80|Avg: $25

98%

#468

Radeon R9 M275X / M375

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

97%

#469

Radeon HD 8650G + 8750M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

97%

#470

Radeon R9 M370X

MSRP: $300|Avg: $100

96%

#471

Radeon HD 8280

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

96%

#472

GeForce GTX 850A

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

94%

#473

Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600/8700M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

94%

#474

Mobility Radeon HD 5730

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

94%

#475

Radeon R7 A10-7700K

MSRP: $152|Avg: $118

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce G102M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 8400 GS.

Insight	GeForce G102M	GeForce 8400 GS
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+3.1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce G102M 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 G102M Benchmark Check

GeForce 8400 GS Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

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Counter-Strike 2

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Counter-Strike 2

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League of Legends

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League of Legends

Valorant

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Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce G102M and GeForce 8400 GS

GeForce G102M

The GeForce G102M 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: 168 points.

GeForce 8400 GS

The GeForce 8400 GS is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 17 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: 163 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce G102M scores 168 and the GeForce 8400 GS reaches 163 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce G102M is built on Maxwell while the GeForce 8400 GS uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce G102M) vs 384 (GeForce 8400 GS). Raw compute: 0.9032 TFLOPS (GeForce G102M) vs 0.8632 TFLOPS (GeForce 8400 GS). Boost clocks: 1176 MHz vs 1124 MHz.

Feature	GeForce G102M	GeForce 8400 GS
G3D Mark Score	168+3%	163
Architecture	Maxwell	Maxwell
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.9032 TFLOPS+5%	0.8632 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1176 MHz+5%	1124 MHz
ROPs	8	8
TMUs	24+50%	16
L1 Cache	192 KB	192 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce G102M	GeForce 8400 GS
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 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce G102M	GeForce 8400 GS
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	1 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 10.0 (GeForce G102M) vs 10.0 (GeForce 8400 GS). Vulkan: None vs None. OpenGL: 4.0 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce G102M	GeForce 8400 GS
DirectX	10.0	10.0
Vulkan	None	None
OpenGL	4.0+21%	3.3
Max Displays	1	2+100%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No (GeForce G102M) vs No (GeForce 8400 GS). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP3 vs PureVideo HD VP2. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (GeForce G102M) vs MPEG-2,H.264 (GeForce 8400 GS).

Feature	GeForce G102M	GeForce 8400 GS
Encoder	No	No
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP3	PureVideo HD VP2
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1	MPEG-2,H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce G102M draws 33W versus the GeForce 8400 GS's 33W — a 0% difference. The GeForce 8400 GS is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce G102M) vs 350W (GeForce 8400 GS). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Card length: 0mm vs 170mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 65°C.