GeForce GT 220M vs GeForce 8400 GS
GeForce GT 220M
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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 GT 220M is positioned at rank 358 and the GeForce 8400 GS is on rank 461, so the GeForce GT 220M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 220M
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 1.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GT 220M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GT 220M | GeForce 8400 GS |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / 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 | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce 8400 GS 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 GT 220M and GeForce 8400 GS
GeForce GT 220M
The GeForce GT 220M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 9 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 941 MHz to 967 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 161 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.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 220M scores 161 and the GeForce 8400 GS reaches 163 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 220M is built on Kepler while the GeForce 8400 GS uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 220M) vs 384 (GeForce 8400 GS). Raw compute: 0.7427 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 220M) vs 0.8632 TFLOPS (GeForce 8400 GS). Boost clocks: 967 MHz vs 1124 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GT 220M | GeForce 8400 GS |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 161 | 163+1% |
| Architecture | Kepler | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7427 TFLOPS | 0.8632 TFLOPS+16% |
| Boost Clock | 967 MHz | 1124 MHz+16% |
| 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 GT 220M | 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)
The GeForce GT 220M comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce 8400 GS has 512 MB. The GeForce GT 220M 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 GT 220M) vs 1 MB (GeForce 8400 GS) — the GeForce 8400 GS has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GT 220M | GeForce 8400 GS |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| 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: 10.0 (GeForce GT 220M) vs 10.0 (GeForce 8400 GS). Vulkan: None vs None. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce GT 220M | GeForce 8400 GS |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Vulkan | None | None |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 1 | 2+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce GT 220M) vs No (GeForce 8400 GS). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP3 vs PureVideo HD VP2. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (GeForce GT 220M) vs MPEG-2,H.264 (GeForce 8400 GS).
| Feature | GeForce GT 220M | GeForce 8400 GS |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | No |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP3 | PureVideo HD VP2 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 | MPEG-2,H.264 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 220M draws 50W versus the GeForce 8400 GS's 33W — a 41% difference. The GeForce 8400 GS is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 220M) vs 350W (GeForce 8400 GS). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Card length: 0mm vs 170mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 65°C.
| Feature | GeForce GT 220M | GeForce 8400 GS |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W | 33W-34% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | 0mm | 170mm |
| Height | 0mm | 106mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C | 65°C-7% |
| Perf/Watt | 3.2 | 4.9+53% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 8400 GS is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2013).
| Feature | GeForce GT 220M | GeForce 8400 GS |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $30 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $30 |
| Codename | GK107 | GM108 |
| Release | January 9 2013 | March 17 2014 |
| Ranking | #792 | #850 |
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