Quadro FX 1400 vs GeForce 9500M G
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 9500M G is on rank 519, 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 9500M G
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce 9500M G is significantly newer (2015 vs 2008). The GeForce 9500M G 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 1.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce 9500M G offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Quadro FX 1400 | GeForce 9500M G |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%) |
| 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 (+300%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Quadro FX 1400 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Quadro FX 1400 holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $30), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 1.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro FX 1400 | GeForce 9500M G |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1.6%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 9500M G
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 9500M G
The GeForce 9500M G is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 27 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 928 MHz to 1020 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 122 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro FX 1400 scores 124 and the GeForce 9500M G reaches 122 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro FX 1400 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the GeForce 9500M G uses Maxwell, both on 55 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 192 (Quadro FX 1400) vs 640 (GeForce 9500M G). Raw compute: 0.4623 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 1400) vs 1.306 TFLOPS (GeForce 9500M G).
| Feature | Quadro FX 1400 | GeForce 9500M G |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 124+2% | 122 |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 192 | 640+233% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.4623 TFLOPS | 1.306 TFLOPS+183% |
| ROPs | 24+50% | 16 |
| TMUs | 64+60% | 40 |
| L2 Cache | 0.19 MB | 2 MB+953% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro FX 1400 | GeForce 9500M G |
|---|---|---|
| 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 9500M G has 512 MB. The GeForce 9500M G offers 300% 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 2 MB (GeForce 9500M G) — the GeForce 9500M G has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro FX 1400 | GeForce 9500M G |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.125 GB | 0.5 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 0.19 MB | 2 MB+953% |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro FX 1400 draws 150W versus the GeForce 9500M G's 75W — a 66.7% difference. The GeForce 9500M G is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 1400) vs 350W (GeForce 9500M G). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy.
| Feature | Quadro FX 1400 | GeForce 9500M G |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 75W-50% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 70°C |
| Perf/Watt | 0.8 | 1.6+100% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro FX 1400 launched at $799 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the GeForce 9500M G launched at $30 and now averages $30. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 4.1 (Quadro FX 1400) vs 4.1 (GeForce 9500M G) — the GeForce 9500M G offers 0% better value. The GeForce 9500M G is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2008).
| Feature | Quadro FX 1400 | GeForce 9500M G |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $799 | $30-96% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | $30 |
| Performance per Dollar | 4.1 | 4.1 |
| Codename | GT200B | GM107 |
| Release | November 11 2008 | October 27 2015 |
| Ranking | #884 | #671 |
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