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GeForce Go 7400
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GeForce 8400 SE
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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 Go 7400 is positioned at rank 310 and the GeForce 8400 SE is on rank 680, so the GeForce Go 7400 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce Go 7400
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 8400 SE
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 8400 SE is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (512 MB vs 256 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce Go 7400.
| Insight | GeForce Go 7400 | GeForce 8400 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce 8400 SE 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 7400 and GeForce 8400 SE
GeForce Go 7400
The GeForce Go 7400 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 29 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 993 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 64W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 66 points. Launch price was $89.
GeForce 8400 SE
The GeForce 8400 SE 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: 68 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce Go 7400 scores 66 and the GeForce 8400 SE reaches 68 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce Go 7400 is built on Kepler while the GeForce 8400 SE uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce Go 7400) vs 384 (GeForce 8400 SE). Raw compute: 0.7626 TFLOPS (GeForce Go 7400) vs 0.8632 TFLOPS (GeForce 8400 SE).
| Feature | GeForce Go 7400 | GeForce 8400 SE |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 66 | 68+3% |
| Architecture | Kepler | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7626 TFLOPS | 0.8632 TFLOPS+13% |
| ROPs | 16+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 32+100% | 16 |
| L1 Cache | 32 KB | 192 KB+500% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce Go 7400 | GeForce 8400 SE |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Go 7400 comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 8400 SE has 512 MB. The GeForce 8400 SE offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (GeForce Go 7400) vs 1 MB (GeForce 8400 SE) — the GeForce 8400 SE has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce Go 7400 | GeForce 8400 SE |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 0.5 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9.0c (GeForce Go 7400) vs 11.1 (10_0) (GeForce 8400 SE). Vulkan: None vs N/A. OpenGL: 2.1 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce Go 7400 | GeForce 8400 SE |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9.0c | 11.1 (10_0)+23% |
| Vulkan | None | N/A |
| OpenGL | 2.1 | 3.3+57% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce Go 7400) vs None (GeForce 8400 SE). Decoder: PureVideo vs VP2. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,WMV9,H.264 (GeForce Go 7400) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce 8400 SE).
| Feature | GeForce Go 7400 | GeForce 8400 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | None |
| Decoder | PureVideo | VP2 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,WMV9,H.264 | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce Go 7400 draws 64W versus the GeForce 8400 SE's 33W — a 63.9% difference. The GeForce 8400 SE is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce Go 7400) vs 350W (GeForce 8400 SE). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Card length: 0mm vs 168mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85.
| Feature | GeForce Go 7400 | GeForce 8400 SE |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 64W | 33W-48% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Length | 0mm | 168mm |
| Height | 0mm | 69mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-12% | 85 |
| Perf/Watt | 1.0 | 2.1+110% |
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