GeForce GTX 965M vs T400 4GB

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GTX 965M

4 GB 50

3,860

+1.5%

GeForce GTX 745

GeForce GTX 950M

GeForce GTX 675MX

GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST

GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)

GeForce GTX 980M SLI

GeForce RTX 3060 12GB

GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

T400 4GB

2 GB 30

3,803

0.0%

GeForce RTX 3060 12GB

GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce GTX 965M

2016

Why buy it

✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 23.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $159 MSRP).
❌66.7% higher power demand at 50W vs 30W.

T400 4GB

2021

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 23.9 vs 0 G3D/$ ($159 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Less risky long-term buy than GeForce GTX 965M: it remains the more sensible modern option while GeForce GTX 965M is already obsolete for modern gaming.
✅Draws 30W instead of 50W, a 20W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 2 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.

GeForce GTX 965M

2016

T400 4GB

2021

Why buy it

✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 23.9 vs 0 G3D/$ ($159 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Less risky long-term buy than GeForce GTX 965M: it remains the more sensible modern option while GeForce GTX 965M is already obsolete for modern gaming.
✅Draws 30W instead of 50W, a 20W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 23.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $159 MSRP).
❌66.7% higher power demand at 50W vs 30W.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 2 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 965M better than T400 4GB?

Yes. GeForce GTX 965M is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 3,860 vs 3,803 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce GTX 965M is a 2016 card with no meaningful modern upscaling stack, while T400 4GB is a 2021 model from an older generation with no meaningful modern upscaling stack. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

T400 4GB is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2021 generation instead of 2016 and a 12nm process instead of 28nm. That makes it the safer long-run choice for modern games.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce GTX 965M is the smarter buy by a wide margin. GeForce GTX 965M is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $159 MSRP, and you are getting 1.5% higher G3D Mark. T400 4GB really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

When does T400 4GB make more sense than GeForce GTX 965M?

Yes. T400 4GB is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (30W vs 50W), future-proofing, and staying closer to $159 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce GTX 965M. The trade-off is that GeForce GTX 965M currently gives you 1.5% higher G3D Mark. T400 4GB still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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.

GeForce GTX 965M Benchmark Check

T400 4GB Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 965M	T400 4GB
1080p
low	79 FPS	35 FPS
medium	67 FPS	22 FPS
high	54 FPS	14 FPS
ultra	35 FPS	8 FPS
1440p
low	69 FPS	21 FPS
medium	59 FPS	13 FPS
high	42 FPS	6 FPS
ultra	27 FPS	4 FPS
4K
low	25 FPS	8 FPS
medium	23 FPS	6 FPS
high	15 FPS	3 FPS
ultra	13 FPS	2 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 965M Open T400 4GB

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 965M	T400 4GB
1080p
low	111 FPS	48 FPS
medium	81 FPS	26 FPS
high	62 FPS	19 FPS
ultra	38 FPS	12 FPS
1440p
low	63 FPS	14 FPS
medium	42 FPS	9 FPS
high	31 FPS	6 FPS
ultra	20 FPS	5 FPS
4K
low	23 FPS	5 FPS
medium	16 FPS	3 FPS
high	12 FPS	3 FPS
ultra	8 FPS	2 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 965M Open T400 4GB

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 965M	T400 4GB
1080p
low	174 FPS	171 FPS
medium	139 FPS	137 FPS
high	116 FPS	114 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	86 FPS
1440p
low	130 FPS	128 FPS
medium	104 FPS	103 FPS
high	87 FPS	86 FPS
ultra	65 FPS	64 FPS
4K
low	87 FPS	86 FPS
medium	69 FPS	68 FPS
high	58 FPS	57 FPS
ultra	43 FPS	43 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 965M Open T400 4GB

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 965M	T400 4GB
1080p
low	133 FPS	170 FPS
medium	106 FPS	137 FPS
high	89 FPS	114 FPS
ultra	74 FPS	86 FPS
1440p
low	98 FPS	116 FPS
medium	80 FPS	94 FPS
high	67 FPS	81 FPS
ultra	54 FPS	61 FPS
4K
low	57 FPS	69 FPS
medium	44 FPS	53 FPS
high	34 FPS	43 FPS
ultra	25 FPS	30 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 965M Open T400 4GB

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 965M and T400 4GB

GeForce GTX 965M

The GeForce GTX 965M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in 2016. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 944 MHz to 1150 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,860 points.

T400 4GB

The T400 4GB is manufactured by an unknown manufacturer. It was released in May 6 2021. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 420 MHz to 1425 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,803 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 965M scores 3,860 and the T400 4GB reaches 3,803 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 965M is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the T400 4GB uses Turing, both on 28 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (GeForce GTX 965M) vs 384 (T400 4GB). Raw compute: 2.355 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 965M) vs 1.094 TFLOPS (T400 4GB). Boost clocks: 1150 MHz vs 1425 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 965M	T400 4GB
G3D Mark Score	3,860+1%	3,803
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	Turing
Process Node	28 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	1024+167%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.355 TFLOPS+115%	1.094 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1150 MHz	1425 MHz+24%
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	64+167%	24
L1 Cache	384 KB	384 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 965M gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The T400 4GB relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 965M	T400 4GB
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 965M comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the T400 4GB has 2 GB. The GeForce GTX 965M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 965M	T400 4GB
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB	1 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce GTX 965M) vs 12_0 (T400 4GB). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce GTX 965M	T400 4GB
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12_0
Max Displays	4+33%	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th Gen (HEVC) (GeForce GTX 965M) vs NVENC 7th Gen (T400 4GB). Decoder: PureVideo HD (VP6) vs NVDEC 4th Gen.

Feature	GeForce GTX 965M	T400 4GB
Encoder	NVENC 5th Gen (HEVC)	NVENC 7th Gen
Decoder	PureVideo HD (VP6)	NVDEC 4th Gen
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC	—

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 965M draws 50W versus the T400 4GB's 30W — a 50% difference. The T400 4GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 965M) vs 350W (T400 4GB). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 156mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots.

Feature	GeForce GTX 965M	T400 4GB
TDP	50W	30W-40%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	156mm
Height	0mm	—
Slots	0-100%	1
Temp (Load)	80°C	—
Perf/Watt	77.2	126.8+64%