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GeForce 8400
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Radeon HD 8550G + 7600M Dual
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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 GeForce 8400 is positioned at rank 657 and the Radeon HD 8550G + 7600M Dual is on rank 444, so the Radeon HD 8550G + 7600M Dual offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 8400
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 8550G + 7600M Dual
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 8550G + 7600M Dual is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1012.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 8400.
| Insight | GeForce 8400 | Radeon HD 8550G + 7600M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1012.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1012.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Legacy) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 8550G + 7600M Dual offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 8550G + 7600M Dual holds the technical lead. Priced at $5 (vs $50), it costs 90% less, resulting in a 11.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 8400 | Radeon HD 8550G + 7600M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+11.2%) |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($5) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) |
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 8400 and Radeon HD 8550G + 7600M Dual
GeForce 8400
The GeForce 8400 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 17 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1029 MHz to 1124 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 81 points.
Radeon HD 8550G + 7600M Dual
The Radeon HD 8550G + 7600M Dual is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 1 2013. The core clock speed is 720 / 825 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 901 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce 8400 scores 81 versus the Radeon HD 8550G + 7600M Dual's 901 — the Radeon HD 8550G + 7600M Dual leads by 1012.3%. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 8400) vs 640 (Radeon HD 8550G + 7600M Dual).
| Feature | GeForce 8400 | Radeon HD 8550G + 7600M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 81 | 901+1012% |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 640+67% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 8400 | Radeon HD 8550G + 7600M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GeForce 8400 | Radeon HD 8550G + 7600M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.0 (GeForce 8400) vs 11.2 (FL11_0) (Radeon HD 8550G + 7600M Dual). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce 8400 | Radeon HD 8550G + 7600M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.0 | 11.2 (FL11_0)+12% |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 4.4+33% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 8400) vs UVD3 (Radeon HD 8550G + 7600M Dual). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP2 vs UVD3. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264 (GeForce 8400) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon HD 8550G + 7600M Dual).
| Feature | GeForce 8400 | Radeon HD 8550G + 7600M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | UVD3 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP2 | UVD3 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 8400 draws 33W versus the Radeon HD 8550G + 7600M Dual's 50W — a 41% difference. The GeForce 8400 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 8400) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8550G + 7600M Dual). Power connectors: Legacy vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 65°C vs 70°C.
| Feature | GeForce 8400 | Radeon HD 8550G + 7600M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W-34% | 50W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 170mm | — |
| Height | 106mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 65°C-7% | 70°C |
| Perf/Watt | 2.5 | 18.0+620% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 8400 launched at $45 MSRP and currently averages $5, while the Radeon HD 8550G + 7600M Dual launched at $150 and now averages $50. The GeForce 8400 costs 90% less ($45 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 16.2 (GeForce 8400) vs 18.0 (Radeon HD 8550G + 7600M Dual) — the Radeon HD 8550G + 7600M Dual offers 11.1% better value. The GeForce 8400 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2013).
| Feature | GeForce 8400 | Radeon HD 8550G + 7600M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $45-70% | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5-90% | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | 16.2 | 18.0+11% |
| Codename | GM108 | — |
| Release | March 17 2014 | August 1 2013 |
| Ranking | #850 | #863 |
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