Quadro FX 1400 vs GeForce 9300M GS
Quadro FX 1400
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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 FX 1400 is positioned at rank 410 and the GeForce 9300M GS is on rank 686, so the Quadro FX 1400 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 1400
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 9300M GS
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce 9300M GS is significantly newer (2015 vs 2008). The GeForce 9300M GS likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro FX 1400 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro FX 1400 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 5.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce 9300M GS offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Quadro FX 1400 | GeForce 9300M GS |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+5.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-5.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 9300M GS offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 9300M GS holds the technical lead. Priced at $10 (vs $30), it costs 67% less, resulting in a 185.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro FX 1400 | GeForce 9300M GS |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+185.5%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($30) | ✅More affordable ($10) |
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 FX 1400 and GeForce 9300M GS
Quadro FX 1400
The Quadro FX 1400 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 11 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 602 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 124 points. Launch price was $1,799.
GeForce 9300M GS
The GeForce 9300M GS is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 549 MHz to 549 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 118 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Quadro FX 1400 scores 124 versus the GeForce 9300M GS's 118 — the Quadro FX 1400 leads by 5.1%. The Quadro FX 1400 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the GeForce 9300M GS uses Maxwell, both on 55 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 192 (Quadro FX 1400) vs 384 (GeForce 9300M GS). Raw compute: 0.4623 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 1400) vs 0.4216 TFLOPS (GeForce 9300M GS).
| Feature | Quadro FX 1400 | GeForce 9300M GS |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 124+5% | 118 |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 192 | 384+100% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.4623 TFLOPS+10% | 0.4216 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 24+200% | 8 |
| TMUs | 64+167% | 24 |
| L2 Cache | 0.19 MB | 1 MB+426% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro FX 1400 | GeForce 9300M 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)
The Quadro FX 1400 comes with 128 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 9300M GS has 256 MB. The GeForce 9300M GS offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.19 MB (Quadro FX 1400) vs 1 MB (GeForce 9300M GS) — the GeForce 9300M GS has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro FX 1400 | GeForce 9300M GS |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.125 GB | 0.25 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 0.19 MB | 1 MB+426% |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro FX 1400 draws 150W versus the GeForce 9300M GS's 33W — a 127.9% difference. The GeForce 9300M GS is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 1400) vs 350W (GeForce 9300M GS). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy.
| Feature | Quadro FX 1400 | GeForce 9300M GS |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 33W-78% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 0.8 | 3.6+350% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro FX 1400 launched at $799 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the GeForce 9300M GS launched at $100 and now averages $10. The GeForce 9300M GS costs 66.7% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 4.1 (Quadro FX 1400) vs 11.8 (GeForce 9300M GS) — the GeForce 9300M GS offers 187.8% better value. The GeForce 9300M GS is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2008).
| Feature | Quadro FX 1400 | GeForce 9300M GS |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $799 | $100-87% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | $10-67% |
| Performance per Dollar | 4.1 | 11.8+188% |
| Codename | GT200B | GM108 |
| Release | November 11 2008 | March 13 2015 |
| Ranking | #884 | #880 |
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