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GeForce Go 6400
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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. The GeForce Go 6400 is positioned at rank #338 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce Go 6400
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon X1270 is significantly newer (2019 vs 2012). The Radeon X1270 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce Go 6400 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon X1270 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 29.2% higher G3D Mark score and 3025% more VRAM (512 MB vs 16 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce Go 6400.
| Insight | GeForce Go 6400 | Radeon X1270 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-29.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+29.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | GCN 3.0 (2014−2019) (28nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+3025%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon X1270 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 Go 6400 and Radeon X1270
GeForce Go 6400
The GeForce Go 6400 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 5 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 902 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 24 points. Launch price was $99.
Radeon X1270
The Radeon X1270 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 2019. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 730 MHz to 1024 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 31 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce Go 6400 scores 24 versus the Radeon X1270's 31 — the Radeon X1270 leads by 29.2%. The GeForce Go 6400 is built on Kepler while the Radeon X1270 uses GCN 3.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce Go 6400) vs 384 (Radeon X1270). Raw compute: 0.6927 TFLOPS (GeForce Go 6400) vs 0.7864 TFLOPS (Radeon X1270).
| Feature | GeForce Go 6400 | Radeon X1270 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 24 | 31+29% |
| Architecture | Kepler | GCN 3.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6927 TFLOPS | 0.7864 TFLOPS+14% |
| ROPs | 16+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 32+33% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 32 KB | 96 KB+200% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB+100% | 128 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce Go 6400 | Radeon X1270 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce Go 6400 comes with 16 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon X1270 has 512 MB. The Radeon X1270 offers 3025% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (GeForce Go 6400) vs 128 KB (Radeon X1270) — the GeForce Go 6400 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce Go 6400 | Radeon X1270 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.016 GB | 0.5 GB+3025% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB+100% | 128 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.0 (GeForce Go 6400) vs 9_0b (Radeon X1270). Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce Go 6400 | Radeon X1270 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.0+11% | 9_0b |
| Max Displays | 1 | 2+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce Go 6400) vs Avivo (Radeon X1270). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP2 vs Avivo.
| Feature | GeForce Go 6400 | Radeon X1270 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | Avivo |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP2 | Avivo |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 | — |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce Go 6400 draws 65W versus the Radeon X1270's 50W — a 26.1% difference. The Radeon X1270 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce Go 6400) vs 350W (Radeon X1270). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | GeForce Go 6400 | Radeon X1270 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 65W | 50W-23% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 0mm |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 0.4 | 0.6+50% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon X1270 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2012).
| Feature | GeForce Go 6400 | Radeon X1270 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $0 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $49 |
| Codename | GK107 | Polaris 24 |
| Release | June 5 2012 | May 13 2019 |
| Ranking | #837 | #898 |
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