GeForce GT 320M vs GeForce9400M

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.

GeForce GT 320M vs GeForce9400M FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce GT 320M vs GeForce9400M: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce GT 320M

2017

Why buy it

✅48.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (1 GB vs 512 MB).
✅More future proof: Pascal (2016−2021) on 14nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌2017 hardware with 1 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

GeForce9400M

2015

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GT 320M across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 1 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2015 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce GT 320M is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 48.0% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 7.5% in PassMark G3D (114 vs 106), so the answer here is pretty clean.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce GT 320M is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 1 GB vs 512 MB of VRAM, a 14nm process instead of 28nm, and a newer 2017 generation instead of 2015. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce GT 320M makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

GeForce GT 320M vs GeForce9400M Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

GeForce GT 320M

The GeForce GT 320M 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: 114 points. Launch price was $79.

GeForce9400M

The GeForce9400M 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: 106 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GT 320M scores 114 versus the GeForce9400M's 106 — the GeForce GT 320M leads by 7.5%. The GeForce GT 320M is built on Pascal while the GeForce9400M uses Maxwell, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 320M) vs 384 (GeForce9400M). Raw compute: 1.127 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 320M) vs 0.9032 TFLOPS (GeForce9400M). Boost clocks: 1468 MHz vs 1176 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GT 320M	GeForce9400M
G3D Mark Score	114+8%	106
Architecture	Pascal	Maxwell
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.127 TFLOPS+25%	0.9032 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1468 MHz+25%	1176 MHz
ROPs	16+100%	8
TMUs	24	24
L1 Cache	144 KB	192 KB+33%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	1 MB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GT 320M	GeForce9400M
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GT 320M has 1 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce9400M carries 512 MB. GeForce GT 320M gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the GeForce GT 320M and 64-bit on the GeForce9400M. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (GeForce GT 320M) vs 1 MB (GeForce9400M) — the GeForce9400M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GT 320M	GeForce9400M
VRAM Capacity	1 GB+100%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	1 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.1 (FL10_1) (GeForce GT 320M) vs 11.1 (10_0) (GeForce9400M). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce GT 320M	GeForce9400M
DirectX	11.1 (FL10_1)	11.1 (10_0)
OpenGL	3.3	3.3
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VP4 (GeForce GT 320M) vs No NVENC (Tesla) (GeForce9400M). Decoder: VP4 vs PureVideo HD VP3. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (GeForce GT 320M) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce9400M).

Feature	GeForce GT 320M	GeForce9400M
Encoder	VP4	No NVENC (Tesla)
Decoder	VP4	PureVideo HD VP3
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT 320M draws 30W versus the GeForce9400M's 33W — a 9.5% difference. The GeForce GT 320M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 320M) vs 350W (GeForce9400M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.