GeForce9400M vs GeForce 315M
GeForce9400M
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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 GeForce9400M is positioned at rank 630 and the GeForce 315M is on rank 535, so the GeForce 315M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce9400M
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 315M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 315M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 8.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce9400M.
| Insight | GeForce9400M | GeForce 315M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-8.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+8.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce 315M 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 GeForce9400M and GeForce 315M
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.
GeForce 315M
The GeForce 315M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 27 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 928 MHz to 1020 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 115 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce9400M scores 106 versus the GeForce 315M's 115 — the GeForce 315M leads by 8.5%. The GeForce9400M is built on Maxwell while the GeForce 315M uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce9400M) vs 640 (GeForce 315M). Raw compute: 0.9032 TFLOPS (GeForce9400M) vs 1.306 TFLOPS (GeForce 315M). Boost clocks: 1176 MHz vs 1020 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce9400M | GeForce 315M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 106 | 115+8% |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 640+67% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.9032 TFLOPS | 1.306 TFLOPS+45% |
| Boost Clock | 1176 MHz+15% | 1020 MHz |
| ROPs | 8 | 16+100% |
| TMUs | 24 | 40+67% |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB | 320 KB+67% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce9400M | GeForce 315M |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce9400M) vs 2 MB (GeForce 315M) — the GeForce 315M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce9400M | GeForce 315M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.1 (10_0) (GeForce9400M) vs 10.1 (GeForce 315M). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce9400M | GeForce 315M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.1 (10_0)+10% | 10.1 |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No NVENC (Tesla) (GeForce9400M) vs None (GeForce 315M). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP3 vs PureVideo VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce9400M) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2 (GeForce 315M).
| Feature | GeForce9400M | GeForce 315M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No NVENC (Tesla) | None |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP3 | PureVideo VP4 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce9400M draws 33W versus the GeForce 315M's 75W — a 77.8% difference. The GeForce9400M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce9400M) vs 350W (GeForce 315M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | GeForce9400M | GeForce 315M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W-56% | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 3.2+113% | 1.5 |
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