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GeForce G210
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GeForce 8400 GS
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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 G210 is positioned at rank 290 and the GeForce 8400 GS is on rank 461, so the GeForce G210 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce G210
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 8400 GS
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 8400 GS is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 10.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce G210.
| Insight | GeForce G210 | GeForce 8400 GS |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-10.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+10.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🛑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 | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce G210 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce G210 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $30), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 81.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce G210 | GeForce 8400 GS |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+81.6%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($15) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($30) |
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce G210 and GeForce 8400 GS
GeForce G210
The GeForce G210 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 17 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1228 MHz to 1468 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 148 points. Launch price was $79.
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.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce G210 scores 148 versus the GeForce 8400 GS's 163 — the GeForce 8400 GS leads by 10.1%. The GeForce G210 is built on Pascal while the GeForce 8400 GS uses Maxwell, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce G210) vs 384 (GeForce 8400 GS). Raw compute: 1.127 TFLOPS (GeForce G210) vs 0.8632 TFLOPS (GeForce 8400 GS). Boost clocks: 1468 MHz vs 1124 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce G210 | GeForce 8400 GS |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 148 | 163+10% |
| Architecture | Pascal | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.127 TFLOPS+31% | 0.8632 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1468 MHz+31% | 1124 MHz |
| ROPs | 16+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 24+50% | 16 |
| L1 Cache | 144 KB | 192 KB+33% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce G210 | 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (GeForce G210) vs 1 MB (GeForce 8400 GS) — the GeForce 8400 GS has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce G210 | 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 | 0.5 MB | 1 MB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.1 (10_1) (GeForce G210) vs 10.0 (GeForce 8400 GS). Vulkan: N/A vs None. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce G210 | GeForce 8400 GS |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.1 (10_1)+11% | 10.0 |
| Vulkan | N/A | None |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (GeForce G210) vs No (GeForce 8400 GS). Decoder: VP4 vs PureVideo HD VP2. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce G210) vs MPEG-2,H.264 (GeForce 8400 GS).
| Feature | GeForce G210 | GeForce 8400 GS |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | No |
| Decoder | VP4 | PureVideo HD VP2 |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 | MPEG-2,H.264 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce G210 draws 30W versus the GeForce 8400 GS's 33W — a 9.5% difference. The GeForce G210 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce G210) vs 350W (GeForce 8400 GS). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Card length: 168mm vs 170mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 100 vs 65°C.
| Feature | GeForce G210 | GeForce 8400 GS |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-9% | 33W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Length | 168mm | 170mm |
| Height | 69mm | 106mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 100 | 65°C-35% |
| Perf/Watt | 4.9 | 4.9 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce G210 launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the GeForce 8400 GS launched at $30 and now averages $30. The GeForce G210 costs 50% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.9 (GeForce G210) vs 5.4 (GeForce 8400 GS) — the GeForce G210 offers 83.3% better value. The GeForce G210 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2014).
| Feature | GeForce G210 | GeForce 8400 GS |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50 | $30-40% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-50% | $30 |
| Performance per Dollar | 9.9+83% | 5.4 |
| Codename | GP108 | GM108 |
| Release | May 17 2017 | March 17 2014 |
| Ranking | #641 | #850 |
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