GeForce9400M vs RADEON X800 GTO

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

✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (512 MB vs 256 MB).
✅Draws 33W instead of 300W, a 267W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than RADEON X800 GTO across 25 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 0.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $199 MSRP).

RADEON X800 GTO

2020

Why buy it

✅53.1% more average FPS across 25 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 0.6 vs 0 G3D/$ ($199 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Less risky long-term buy than GeForce9400M: it remains the more sensible modern option while GeForce9400M is already obsolete for modern gaming.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 256 MB vs 512 MB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 256 MB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌809.1% higher power demand at 300W vs 33W.

GeForce9400M

2015

RADEON X800 GTO

2020

Why buy it

✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (512 MB vs 256 MB).
✅Draws 33W instead of 300W, a 267W reduction.

Why buy it

✅53.1% more average FPS across 25 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 0.6 vs 0 G3D/$ ($199 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Less risky long-term buy than GeForce9400M: it remains the more sensible modern option while GeForce9400M is already obsolete for modern gaming.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than RADEON X800 GTO across 25 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 0.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $199 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 256 MB vs 512 MB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 256 MB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌809.1% higher power demand at 300W vs 33W.

Quick Answers

So, is RADEON X800 GTO better than GeForce9400M?

Yes. RADEON X800 GTO is clearly the better overall GPU here. RADEON X800 GTO averages 53.1% more FPS across 25 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 115 vs 106 in G3D Mark. On top of that, RADEON X800 GTO is a 2020 card with FSR upscaling, while GeForce9400M is a 2015 model from an older generation with no meaningful modern upscaling stack. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

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

RADEON X800 GTO is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2020 generation instead of 2015, 8.5% more raw performance headroom, better upscaling support with FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, and a 7nm process instead of 28nm. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

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

RADEON X800 GTO is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. RADEON X800 GTO is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $199 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 53.1% more estimated average FPS across 25 tracked games in our benchmark data and 8.5% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is GeForce9400M still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GeForce9400M is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around an unclear MSRP, even if RADEON X800 GTO is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

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

RADEON X800 GTO Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce9400M	RADEON X800 GTO
1080p
low	5 FPS	5 FPS
medium	4 FPS	4 FPS
high	3 FPS	3 FPS
ultra	2 FPS	3 FPS
1440p
low	4 FPS	4 FPS
medium	3 FPS	3 FPS
high	2 FPS	3 FPS
ultra	1 FPS	2 FPS
4K
low	2 FPS	3 FPS
medium	2 FPS	2 FPS
high	1 FPS	2 FPS
ultra	1 FPS	1 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce9400M	RADEON X800 GTO
1080p
low	5 FPS	5 FPS
medium	4 FPS	4 FPS
high	3 FPS	3 FPS
ultra	2 FPS	3 FPS
1440p
low	4 FPS	4 FPS
medium	3 FPS	3 FPS
high	2 FPS	3 FPS
ultra	2 FPS	2 FPS
4K
low	2 FPS	3 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	RADEON X800 GTO
1080p
low	5 FPS	5 FPS
medium	4 FPS	4 FPS
high	3 FPS	3 FPS
ultra	2 FPS	3 FPS
1440p
low	4 FPS	4 FPS
medium	3 FPS	3 FPS
high	2 FPS	3 FPS
ultra	2 FPS	2 FPS
4K
low	2 FPS	3 FPS
medium	2 FPS	2 FPS
high	2 FPS	2 FPS
ultra	1 FPS	1 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce9400M	RADEON X800 GTO
1080p
low	5 FPS	5 FPS
medium	4 FPS	4 FPS
high	3 FPS	3 FPS
ultra	2 FPS	3 FPS
1440p
low	4 FPS	4 FPS
medium	3 FPS	3 FPS
high	2 FPS	3 FPS
ultra	2 FPS	2 FPS
4K
low	2 FPS	3 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 RADEON X800 GTO

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.

RADEON X800 GTO

The RADEON X800 GTO is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 28 2020. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1825 MHz to 2250 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 72 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 115 points. Launch price was $649.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce9400M scores 106 versus the RADEON X800 GTO's 115 — the RADEON X800 GTO leads by 8.5%. The GeForce9400M is built on Maxwell while the RADEON X800 GTO uses RDNA 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce9400M) vs 4,608 (RADEON X800 GTO). Raw compute: 0.9032 TFLOPS (GeForce9400M) vs 20.74 TFLOPS (RADEON X800 GTO). Boost clocks: 1176 MHz vs 2250 MHz.

Feature	GeForce9400M	RADEON X800 GTO
G3D Mark Score	106	115+8%
Architecture	Maxwell	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	384	4608+1100%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.9032 TFLOPS	20.74 TFLOPS+2196%
Boost Clock	1176 MHz	2250 MHz+91%
ROPs	8	128+1500%
TMUs	24	288+1100%
L1 Cache	0.19 MB	1 MB+426%
L2 Cache	1 MB	4 MB+300%

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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 RADEON X800 GTO relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce9400M	RADEON X800 GTO
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce9400M comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the RADEON X800 GTO 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 4 MB (RADEON X800 GTO) — the RADEON X800 GTO has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce9400M	RADEON X800 GTO
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB+100%	0.25 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB	4 MB+300%

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce9400M draws 33W versus the RADEON X800 GTO's 300W — a 160.4% difference. The GeForce9400M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce9400M) vs 350W (RADEON X800 GTO). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy.