GeForce9400M vs Quadro FX 3400/4400

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 Quadro FX 3400/4400 is on rank 421, so the Quadro FX 3400/4400 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce9400M

#620

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

5026%

#622

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

4556%

#623

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

4544%

#627

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

4132%

#628

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

4104%

#630

GeForce9400M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#631

Mobility Radeon X1700

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

99%

#632

GeForce 9800 GTX+

MSRP: $229|Avg: $50

99%

#633

Mobility Radeon HD 560v

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

98%

#634

GeForce 9300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $20

98%

#635

Qualcomm Adreno X1-45 GPU

MSRP: $899|Avg: $400

97%

#636

GeForce 8400M G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $20

97%

#637

Mobility Radeon HD 2400 XT

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

96%

#638

GeForce 8400M GS

MSRP: $50|Avg: $20

96%

#639

GeForce 9100

MSRP: $40|Avg: $5

95%

#640

GeForce 9600M GT

MSRP: $80|Avg: $20

94%

#641

GeForce 8300

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

94%

#642

Mobility Radeon HD 3430

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

93%

#643

Mobility Radeon HD serie 4200

MSRP: $49|Avg: $10

92%

#644

GeForce 9500 GS

MSRP: $110|Avg: $10

91%

#645

GeForce 9300GE

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 3400/4400

#405

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

246217%

#420

Quadro FX 1300

MSRP: $599|Avg: $15

100%

#421

Quadro FX 3400/4400

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $50

100%

#422

Quadro FX 4000

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $50

83%

#423

RADEON IGP 320

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

67%

#424

Quadro FX 500/FX 600

MSRP: $449|Avg: $15

33%

#425

Quadro FX 2000

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $40

17%

#426

GRID V100-8Q

MSRP: $10000|Avg: $10000

0%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce9400M is significantly newer (2015 vs 2008). The GeForce9400M likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro FX 3400/4400 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce9400M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.9% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (512 MB vs 256 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro FX 3400/4400.

Insight	GeForce9400M	Quadro FX 3400/4400
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.9%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
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.

GeForce9400M Benchmark Check

Quadro FX 3400/4400 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce9400M and Quadro FX 3400/4400

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.

Quadro FX 3400/4400

The Quadro FX 3400/4400 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 11 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 602 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 104 points. Launch price was $1,799.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce9400M scores 106 and the Quadro FX 3400/4400 reaches 104 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce9400M is built on Maxwell while the Quadro FX 3400/4400 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce9400M) vs 192 (Quadro FX 3400/4400). Raw compute: 0.9032 TFLOPS (GeForce9400M) vs 0.4623 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 3400/4400).

Feature	GeForce9400M	Quadro FX 3400/4400
G3D Mark Score	106+2%	104
Architecture	Maxwell	Tesla 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	55 nm
Shading Units	384+100%	192
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.9032 TFLOPS+95%	0.4623 TFLOPS
ROPs	8	24+200%
TMUs	24	64+167%
L2 Cache	1 MB+426%	0.19 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce9400M	Quadro FX 3400/4400
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce9400M comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro FX 3400/4400 has 256 MB. The GeForce9400M 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 0.19 MB (Quadro FX 3400/4400) — the GeForce9400M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce9400M	Quadro FX 3400/4400
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB+100%	0.25 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB+426%	0.19 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce9400M draws 33W versus the Quadro FX 3400/4400's 150W — a 127.9% difference. The GeForce9400M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce9400M) vs 350W (Quadro FX 3400/4400). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.