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Quadro 400
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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 Quadro 400 is positioned at rank 360 and the GeForce 8400 GS is on rank 461, so the Quadro 400 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Quadro 400
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 8400 GS
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 8400 GS is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 10.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro 400.
| Insight | Quadro 400 | GeForce 8400 GS |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-10.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+10.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 8400 GS offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 8400 GS holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $500), it costs 94% less, resulting in a 1735.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro 400 | GeForce 8400 GS |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1735.6%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500) | ✅More affordable ($30) |
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 Quadro 400 and GeForce 8400 GS
Quadro 400
The Quadro 400 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 7 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1228 MHz to 1252 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 148 points. Launch price was $119.99.
GeForce 8400 GS
The GeForce 8400 GS 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: 163 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Quadro 400 scores 148 versus the GeForce 8400 GS's 163 — the GeForce 8400 GS leads by 10.1%. The Quadro 400 is built on Pascal while the GeForce 8400 GS uses Maxwell, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 256 (Quadro 400) vs 384 (GeForce 8400 GS). Raw compute: 0.641 TFLOPS (Quadro 400) vs 0.8632 TFLOPS (GeForce 8400 GS). Boost clocks: 1252 MHz vs 1124 MHz.
| Feature | Quadro 400 | GeForce 8400 GS |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 148 | 163+10% |
| Architecture | Pascal | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 256 | 384+50% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.641 TFLOPS | 0.8632 TFLOPS+35% |
| Boost Clock | 1252 MHz+11% | 1124 MHz |
| ROPs | 16+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 16 | 16 |
| L1 Cache | 96 KB | 192 KB+100% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro 400 | GeForce 8400 GS |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Quadro 400) vs 1 MB (GeForce 8400 GS) — the GeForce 8400 GS has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro 400 | GeForce 8400 GS |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1 MB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10_1 (Quadro 400) vs 10.0 (GeForce 8400 GS). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Quadro 400 | GeForce 8400 GS |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10_1 | 10.0 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro 400 draws 30W versus the GeForce 8400 GS's 33W — a 9.5% difference. The Quadro 400 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro 400) vs 350W (GeForce 8400 GS). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Card length: 168mm vs 170mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots.
| Feature | Quadro 400 | GeForce 8400 GS |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-9% | 33W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | 168mm | 170mm |
| Height | — | 106mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 65°C |
| Perf/Watt | 4.9 | 4.9 |
Value Analysis
The Quadro 400 launched at $169 MSRP and currently averages $500, while the GeForce 8400 GS launched at $30 and now averages $30. The GeForce 8400 GS costs 94% less ($470 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.3 (Quadro 400) vs 5.4 (GeForce 8400 GS) — the GeForce 8400 GS offers 1700% better value. The Quadro 400 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2014).
| Feature | Quadro 400 | GeForce 8400 GS |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $169 | $30-82% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $500 | $30-94% |
| Performance per Dollar | 0.3 | 5.4+1700% |
| Codename | GP107 | GM108 |
| Release | February 7 2017 | March 17 2014 |
| Ranking | #741 | #850 |
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