GeForce9400M vs GeForce 8400M G
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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 8400M G is on rank 635, so the GeForce9400M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce9400M
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce9400M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (512 MB vs 128 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 8400M G.
| Insight | GeForce9400M | GeForce 8400M G |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce9400M 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 8400M G
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 8400M G
The GeForce 8400M G is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 12 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1029 MHz to 1124 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 105 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce9400M scores 106 and the GeForce 8400M G reaches 105 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce9400M is built on Maxwell while the GeForce 8400M G uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce9400M) vs 384 (GeForce 8400M G). Raw compute: 0.9032 TFLOPS (GeForce9400M) vs 0.8632 TFLOPS (GeForce 8400M G). Boost clocks: 1176 MHz vs 1124 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce9400M | GeForce 8400M G |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 106 | 105 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.9032 TFLOPS+5% | 0.8632 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1176 MHz+5% | 1124 MHz |
| ROPs | 8 | 8 |
| TMUs | 24+50% | 16 |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB | 192 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce9400M | GeForce 8400M G |
|---|---|---|
| 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 GeForce9400M comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 8400M G has 128 MB. The GeForce9400M offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GeForce9400M | GeForce 8400M G |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB+300% | 0.125 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 11.1 (GeForce 8400M G). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce9400M | GeForce 8400M G |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.1 (10_0) | 11.1 |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No NVENC (Tesla) (GeForce9400M) vs PureVideo HD (GeForce 8400M G). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP3 vs PureVideo HD. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce9400M) vs MPEG-2,H.264 (GeForce 8400M G).
| Feature | GeForce9400M | GeForce 8400M G |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No NVENC (Tesla) | PureVideo HD |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP3 | PureVideo HD |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | MPEG-2,H.264 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce9400M draws 33W versus the GeForce 8400M G's 33W — a 0% difference. The GeForce 8400M G is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce9400M) vs 350W (GeForce 8400M G). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce9400M | GeForce 8400M G |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W | 33W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 75°C-12% |
| Perf/Watt | 3.2 | 3.2 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce9400M is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2014).
| Feature | GeForce9400M | GeForce 8400M G |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $50 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $20 |
| Codename | GM108 | GM108 |
| Release | March 13 2015 | March 12 2014 |
| Ranking | #847 | #854 |
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