GeForce GTX 1650
VS
GeForce 9400 GT

GeForce GTX 1650 vs GeForce 9400 GT

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1650

2019Core: 1485 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce 9400 GT

2015Core: 1072 MHzBoost: 1176 MHz

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.

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

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce 9400 GT

#563
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
3351%
#565
3038%
#566
3030%
#570
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
2755%
#571
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
2736%
#573
GeForce 9400 GT
MSRP: $59|Avg: $20
100%
#574
99%
#575
GeForce 240M GT
MSRP: $100|Avg: $5
99%
#576
98%
#577
GeForce 310
MSRP: $45|Avg: $5
98%
#578
98%
#579
GeForce 9600 GT
MSRP: $149|Avg: $20
98%
#580
Radeon R5 M320
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
98%
#581
98%
#582
Radeon HD 8650G + 8600M Dual
MSRP: $200|Avg: $50
95%
#583
Mobility Radeon HD 4570
MSRP: $49|Avg: $15
94%
#584
Radeon Vega 10
MSRP: $499|Avg: $100
94%
#585
93%
#586
Radeon R7 M440
MSRP: $300|Avg: $300
93%
#588
Mobility Radeon HD 4350
MSRP: $50|Avg: $15
91%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce GTX 1650 uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce GTX 1650 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 9400 GT lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1650 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4019.9% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (4 GB vs 1 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 9400 GT.

InsightGeForce GTX 1650GeForce 9400 GT
Performance
Leading raw performance (+4019.9%)
Lower raw frame rates (-4019.9%)
Longevity
Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
✅ More VRAM (+300%)
❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1650 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $75 (vs $20), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 998.6% better value per dollar than the GeForce 9400 GT.

InsightGeForce GTX 1650GeForce 9400 GT
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+998.6%)
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($75)
More affordable ($20)

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 GeForce GTX 1650 and GeForce 9400 GT

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1650

The GeForce GTX 1650 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 23 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1485 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,869 points. Launch price was $149.

NVIDIA

GeForce 9400 GT

The GeForce 9400 GT 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: 191 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the GeForce 9400 GT's 191 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 4019.9%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the GeForce 9400 GT uses Maxwell, both on 12 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 384 (GeForce 9400 GT). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 0.9032 TFLOPS (GeForce 9400 GT). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1176 MHz.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650GeForce 9400 GT
G3D Mark Score
7,869+4020%
191
Architecture
Turing
Maxwell
Process Node
12 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
896+133%
384
Compute (TFLOPS)
2.984 TFLOPS+230%
0.9032 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1665 MHz+42%
1176 MHz
ROPs
32+300%
8
TMUs
56+133%
24
L1 Cache
896 KB+367%
192 KB
L2 Cache
1 MB
1 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650GeForce 9400 GT
Upscaling Tech
FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation
FSR 3 (Compatible)
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
Standard
💾

Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1650 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce 9400 GT has 1 GB. The GeForce GTX 1650 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650GeForce 9400 GT
VRAM Capacity
4 GB+300%
1 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth
128 GB/s
Unknown
Bus Width
128-bit
128-bit
L2 Cache
1 MB
1 MB
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 10.0 (GeForce 9400 GT). Vulkan: 1.4 vs None. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 2.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650GeForce 9400 GT
DirectX
12+20%
10.0
Vulkan
1.4
None
OpenGL
4.6+39%
3.3
Max Displays
3+50%
2
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650) vs No (GeForce 9400 GT). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs PureVideo HD VP2. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs MPEG-2,H.264 (GeForce 9400 GT).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650GeForce 9400 GT
Encoder
NVENC 5th gen (Volta)
No
Decoder
NVDEC 4th gen
PureVideo HD VP2
Codecs
H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9
MPEG-2,H.264
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the GeForce 9400 GT's 33W — a 77.8% difference. The GeForce 9400 GT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 350W (GeForce 9400 GT). Power connectors: None vs Legacy. Card length: 229mm vs 168mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 65°C.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650GeForce 9400 GT
TDP
75W
33W-56%
Recommended PSU
300W-14%
350W
Power Connector
None
Legacy
Length
229mm
168mm
Height
111mm
111mm
Slots
2
1-50%
Temp (Load)
70°C
65°C-7%
Perf/Watt
104.9+1709%
5.8
💰

Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $75, while the GeForce 9400 GT launched at $59 and now averages $20. The GeForce 9400 GT costs 73.3% less ($55 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 9.6 (GeForce 9400 GT) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 992.7% better value. The GeForce GTX 1650 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2015).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650GeForce 9400 GT
MSRP
$149
$59-60%
Avg Price (30d)
$75
$20-73%
Performance per Dollar
104.9+993%
9.6
Codename
TU117
GM108
Release
April 23 2019
March 13 2015
Ranking
#323
#847