GeForce9400M vs GeForce GT 320M
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 GT 320M is on rank 163, 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 GeForce9400M
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 320M
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 | GeForce9400M | GeForce GT 320M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-7.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+7.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| 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 GeForce9400M and GeForce GT 320M
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 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.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce9400M scores 106 versus the GeForce GT 320M's 114 — the GeForce GT 320M leads by 7.5%. The GeForce9400M is built on Maxwell while the GeForce GT 320M uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce9400M) vs 384 (GeForce GT 320M). Raw compute: 0.9032 TFLOPS (GeForce9400M) vs 1.127 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 320M). Boost clocks: 1176 MHz vs 1468 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce9400M | GeForce GT 320M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 106 | 114+8% |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Pascal |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.9032 TFLOPS | 1.127 TFLOPS+25% |
| Boost Clock | 1176 MHz | 1468 MHz+25% |
| ROPs | 8 | 16+100% |
| TMUs | 24 | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB+33% | 144 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce9400M | GeForce GT 320M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 GT 320M has 1 GB. 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: 1 MB (GeForce9400M) vs 0.5 MB (GeForce GT 320M) — the GeForce9400M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce9400M | GeForce GT 320M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 0.5 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.1 (10_0) (GeForce9400M) vs 11.1 (FL10_1) (GeForce GT 320M). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce9400M | GeForce GT 320M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.1 (10_0) | 11.1 (FL10_1) |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No NVENC (Tesla) (GeForce9400M) vs VP4 (GeForce GT 320M). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP3 vs VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce9400M) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (GeForce GT 320M).
| Feature | GeForce9400M | GeForce GT 320M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No NVENC (Tesla) | VP4 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP3 | VP4 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce9400M draws 33W versus the GeForce GT 320M's 30W — a 9.5% difference. The GeForce GT 320M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce9400M) vs 350W (GeForce GT 320M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | GeForce9400M | GeForce GT 320M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W | 30W-9% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 80°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 3.2 | 3.8+19% |
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