Quadro 400 vs GeForce 9200M GE

CPU

GPU

Quadro 400

2017Core: 1228 MHzBoost: 1252 MHz

GeForce 9200M GE

2016Core: 965 MHzBoost: 993 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Quadro 400

148

+2.8%

GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU

GeForce 9200M GE

144

0.0%

GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop 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. The Quadro 400 is positioned at rank 360 and the GeForce 9200M GE is on rank 675, so the Quadro 400 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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

Performance Per Dollar Quadro 400

#344

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

16788%

#359

FirePro 2260

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

100%

#360

Quadro 400

MSRP: $169|Avg: $500

100%

#361

Quadro FX 380 LP

MSRP: $169|Avg: $15

98%

#363

Quadro FX 1800

MSRP: $489|Avg: $100

92%

#364

FirePro 3D V8700

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $1229

91%

#365

FirePro 3D V9800

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $80

91%

#366

Quadro 5000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $100

90%

#367

FirePro V5700

MSRP: $599|Avg: $20

89%

#368

FirePro V9800

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $250

89%

#369

FirePro 3D V8750

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $500

81%

#370

FirePro 3D V7750

MSRP: $799|Avg: $20

77%

#371

GRID M10-2B

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $80

75%

#372

Quadro FX 370

MSRP: $129|Avg: $500

74%

#373

GRID M6-0B

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100

69%

#374

Quadro 6000

MSRP: $4399|Avg: $150

69%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce 9200M GE

#665

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

7540%

#667

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

6835%

#668

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

6817%

#672

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

6199%

#673

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

6156%

#675

GeForce 9200M GE

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

100%

#676

Mobility Radeon. HD 5470

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

99%

#677

GeForce 7500 LE

MSRP: $60|Avg: $15

99%

#678

Radeon HD 2600 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $40

99%

#679

GeForce 9650M GT

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

95%

#680

GeForce 9650M GS

MSRP: $199|Avg: $20

94%

#681

GeForce 8400 SE

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

94%

#682

GeForce 8400M GT

MSRP: $50|Avg: $30

93%

#683

GeForce 9200M GS

MSRP: $100|Avg: $40

90%

#684

Mobility Radeon HD 3410

MSRP: $49|Avg: $10

90%

#685

MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL

MSRP: $49|Avg: $10

85%

#686

GeForce 9300M GS

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

82%

#687

Mobility Radeon HD 2400

MSRP: $79|Avg: $1

79%

#688

GeForce 6150 LE

MSRP: $30|Avg: $10

76%

#689

Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2

MSRP: $449|Avg: $50

74%

#690

GeForce 9450

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

73%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro 400 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 9200M GE.

Insight	Quadro 400	GeForce 9200M GE
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.8%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
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 GeForce 9200M GE offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 9200M GE holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $500), it costs 97% less, resulting in a 3143.2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Quadro 400	GeForce 9200M GE
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+3143.2%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500)	✅More affordable ($15)

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.

Quadro 400 Benchmark Check

GeForce 9200M GE Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro 400 and GeForce 9200M GE

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 9200M GE

The GeForce 9200M GE is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 25 2016. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 965 MHz to 993 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 16W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 144 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro 400 scores 148 and the GeForce 9200M GE reaches 144 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro 400 is built on Pascal while the GeForce 9200M GE uses Maxwell, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 256 (Quadro 400) vs 256 (GeForce 9200M GE). Raw compute: 0.641 TFLOPS (Quadro 400) vs 0.5084 TFLOPS (GeForce 9200M GE). Boost clocks: 1252 MHz vs 993 MHz.

Feature	Quadro 400	GeForce 9200M GE
G3D Mark Score	148+3%	144
Architecture	Pascal	Maxwell
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	256	256
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.641 TFLOPS+26%	0.5084 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1252 MHz+26%	993 MHz
ROPs	16+100%	8
TMUs	16	24+50%
L1 Cache	96 KB	128 KB+33%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	1 MB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro 400	GeForce 9200M GE
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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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 9200M GE) — the GeForce 9200M GE has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro 400	GeForce 9200M GE
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%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 10_1 (Quadro 400) vs 10.0 (GeForce 9200M GE). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 1.

Feature	Quadro 400	GeForce 9200M GE
DirectX	10_1	10.0
Max Displays	2+100%	1

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro 400 draws 30W versus the GeForce 9200M GE's 16W — a 60.9% difference. The GeForce 9200M GE is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro 400) vs 350W (GeForce 9200M GE). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Card length: 168mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots.

Feature	Quadro 400	GeForce 9200M GE
TDP	30W	16W-47%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Legacy
Length	168mm	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	1	0-100%
Temp (Load)	—	75°C
Perf/Watt	4.9	9.0+84%

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Value Analysis

The Quadro 400 launched at $169 MSRP and currently averages $500, while the GeForce 9200M GE launched at $100 and now averages $15. The GeForce 9200M GE costs 97% less ($485 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.3 (Quadro 400) vs 9.6 (GeForce 9200M GE) — the GeForce 9200M GE offers 3100% better value. The Quadro 400 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2016).