GeForce9400M vs GeForce 8300 GS
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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 8300 GS is on rank 625, so the GeForce 8300 GS 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 8300 GS
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 8300 GS 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 8300 GS |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-8.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+8.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce 8300 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 GeForce9400M and GeForce 8300 GS
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 8300 GS
The GeForce 8300 GS is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 22 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1150 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 115 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce9400M scores 106 versus the GeForce 8300 GS's 115 — the GeForce 8300 GS leads by 8.5%. The GeForce9400M is built on Maxwell while the GeForce 8300 GS uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce9400M) vs 256 (GeForce 8300 GS). Raw compute: 0.9032 TFLOPS (GeForce9400M) vs 0.5888 TFLOPS (GeForce 8300 GS). Boost clocks: 1176 MHz vs 1150 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce9400M | GeForce 8300 GS |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 106 | 115+8% |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384+50% | 256 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.9032 TFLOPS+53% | 0.5888 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1176 MHz+2% | 1150 MHz |
| ROPs | 8 | 8 |
| TMUs | 24+50% | 16 |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB+50% | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce9400M | GeForce 8300 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)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GeForce9400M | GeForce 8300 GS |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.1 (10_0) (GeForce9400M) vs 10.0 (GeForce 8300 GS). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce9400M | GeForce 8300 GS |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.1 (10_0)+11% | 10.0 |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No NVENC (Tesla) (GeForce9400M) vs No (GeForce 8300 GS). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP3 vs PureVideo HD VP2. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce9400M) vs MPEG-2,H.264 (GeForce 8300 GS).
| Feature | GeForce9400M | GeForce 8300 GS |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No NVENC (Tesla) | No |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP3 | PureVideo HD VP2 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | MPEG-2,H.264 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce9400M draws 33W versus the GeForce 8300 GS's 33W — a 0% difference. The GeForce 8300 GS is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce9400M) vs 350W (GeForce 8300 GS). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 65°C.
| Feature | GeForce9400M | GeForce 8300 GS |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W | 33W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | — | 170mm |
| Height | — | 106mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 65°C-24% |
| Perf/Watt | 3.2 | 3.5+9% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce9400M is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2014).
| Feature | GeForce9400M | GeForce 8300 GS |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $50 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $50 |
| Codename | GM108 | GM108 |
| Release | March 13 2015 | July 22 2014 |
| Ranking | #847 | #832 |
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