GeForce9400M vs Quadro FX Go1400

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce9400M

2015

Why buy it

✅Draws 33W instead of 150W, a 117W reduction.
✅More future proof: Maxwell (2014−2017) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

Quadro FX Go1400

2008

Why buy it

✅700% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 512 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2008-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌354.5% higher power demand at 150W vs 33W.

GeForce9400M

2015

Quadro FX Go1400

2008

Why buy it

✅Draws 33W instead of 150W, a 117W reduction.
✅More future proof: Maxwell (2014−2017) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅700% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 512 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2008-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌354.5% higher power demand at 150W vs 33W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce9400M better than Quadro FX Go1400?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 106 vs 102 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer GeForce9400M is the overall package: you are getting a newer generation, no meaningful modern upscaling stack, plus much lower power draw (33W vs 150W).

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce9400M is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2015 generation instead of 2008 and a 28nm process instead of 55nm. That makes it the safer long-run choice for modern games.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce9400M can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around Unknown MSRP. GeForce9400M is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. GeForce9400M is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting roughly the same estimated average FPS across 9 tracked games in our benchmark data and 3.9% higher G3D Mark. Moving to an unclear MSRP gets you newer hardware, lower power draw (33W vs 150W), and no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

Is Quadro FX Go1400 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Quadro FX Go1400 is still a strong gaming card in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. Price is really the swing factor here. If you find it at or below an unclear MSRP, it remains a very sensible buy. GeForce9400M is still the safer recommendation for most fresh builds because it offers a cleaner overall package with newer hardware and no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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 Go1400 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce9400M	Quadro FX Go1400
1080p
low	5 FPS	5 FPS
medium	4 FPS	4 FPS
high	3 FPS	3 FPS
ultra	2 FPS	2 FPS
1440p
low	4 FPS	3 FPS
medium	3 FPS	3 FPS
high	2 FPS	2 FPS
ultra	1 FPS	1 FPS
4K
low	2 FPS	2 FPS
medium	2 FPS	2 FPS
high	1 FPS	1 FPS
ultra	1 FPS	1 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce9400M	Quadro FX Go1400
1080p
low	5 FPS	5 FPS
medium	4 FPS	4 FPS
high	3 FPS	3 FPS
ultra	2 FPS	2 FPS
1440p
low	4 FPS	3 FPS
medium	3 FPS	3 FPS
high	2 FPS	2 FPS
ultra	2 FPS	2 FPS
4K
low	2 FPS	2 FPS
medium	2 FPS	2 FPS
high	2 FPS	2 FPS
ultra	1 FPS	1 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce9400M	Quadro FX Go1400
1080p
low	5 FPS	5 FPS
medium	4 FPS	4 FPS
high	3 FPS	3 FPS
ultra	2 FPS	2 FPS
1440p
low	4 FPS	3 FPS
medium	3 FPS	3 FPS
high	2 FPS	2 FPS
ultra	2 FPS	2 FPS
4K
low	2 FPS	2 FPS
medium	2 FPS	2 FPS
high	2 FPS	2 FPS
ultra	1 FPS	1 FPS

Open GeForce9400M Open Quadro FX Go1400

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce9400M	Quadro FX Go1400
1080p
low	5 FPS	5 FPS
medium	4 FPS	4 FPS
high	3 FPS	3 FPS
ultra	2 FPS	2 FPS
1440p
low	4 FPS	3 FPS
medium	3 FPS	3 FPS
high	2 FPS	2 FPS
ultra	2 FPS	2 FPS
4K
low	2 FPS	2 FPS
medium	2 FPS	2 FPS
high	2 FPS	2 FPS
ultra	1 FPS	1 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce9400M and Quadro FX Go1400

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 Go1400

The Quadro FX Go1400 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: 102 points. Launch price was $1,799.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce9400M scores 106 and the Quadro FX Go1400 reaches 102 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce9400M is built on Maxwell while the Quadro FX Go1400 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce9400M) vs 192 (Quadro FX Go1400). Raw compute: 0.9032 TFLOPS (GeForce9400M) vs 0.4623 TFLOPS (Quadro FX Go1400).

Feature	GeForce9400M	Quadro FX Go1400
G3D Mark Score	106+4%	102
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)

The GeForce9400M gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Quadro FX Go1400 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce9400M	Quadro FX Go1400
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce9400M comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro FX Go1400 has 4 GB. The Quadro FX Go1400 offers 700% 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 Go1400) — the GeForce9400M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce9400M	Quadro FX Go1400
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	4 GB+700%
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 Go1400's 150W — a 127.9% difference. The GeForce9400M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce9400M) vs 350W (Quadro FX Go1400). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.