GeForce GT 320M vs GeForce9400M
GeForce GT 320M
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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 320M is positioned at rank 163 and the GeForce9400M is on rank 630, so the GeForce GT 320M 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 320M
Performance Per Dollar GeForce9400M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 320M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 7.5% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce9400M.
| Insight | GeForce GT 320M | GeForce9400M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+7.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-7.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GT 320M 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 320M and GeForce9400M
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.
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% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 320M | GeForce9400M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 320M comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce9400M has 512 MB. The GeForce GT 320M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. 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% |
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 |
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 |
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.
| Feature | GeForce GT 320M | GeForce9400M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-9% | 33W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C-6% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 3.8+19% | 3.2 |
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