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Quadro FX 4000
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GeForce 8400M GS
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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 4000 is positioned at rank 423 and the GeForce 8400M GS is on rank 637, so the Quadro FX 4000 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 4000
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 8400M GS
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce 8400M GS is significantly newer (2014 vs 2008). The GeForce 8400M GS likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro FX 4000 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 8400M GS is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro FX 4000 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Quadro FX 4000 | GeForce 8400M GS |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 8400M GS offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 8400M GS holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $50), it costs 60% less, resulting in a 157.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro FX 4000 | GeForce 8400M GS |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+157.4%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) | ✅More affordable ($20) |
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 4000 and GeForce 8400M GS
Quadro FX 4000
The Quadro FX 4000 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: 101 points. Launch price was $1,799.
GeForce 8400M GS
The GeForce 8400M GS is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 12 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: 104 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro FX 4000 scores 101 and the GeForce 8400M GS reaches 104 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro FX 4000 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the GeForce 8400M GS uses Maxwell, both on 55 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 192 (Quadro FX 4000) vs 384 (GeForce 8400M GS). Raw compute: 0.4623 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 4000) vs 0.8632 TFLOPS (GeForce 8400M GS).
| Feature | Quadro FX 4000 | GeForce 8400M GS |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 101 | 104+3% |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 192 | 384+100% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.4623 TFLOPS | 0.8632 TFLOPS+87% |
| ROPs | 24+200% | 8 |
| TMUs | 64+300% | 16 |
| L2 Cache | 0.19 MB | 1 MB+426% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro FX 4000 | GeForce 8400M 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 4000 comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 8400M GS has 128 MB. The Quadro FX 4000 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 4000) vs 1 MB (GeForce 8400M GS) — the GeForce 8400M GS has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro FX 4000 | GeForce 8400M GS |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB+100% | 0.125 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 0.19 MB | 1 MB+426% |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro FX 4000 draws 150W versus the GeForce 8400M GS's 33W — a 127.9% difference. The GeForce 8400M GS is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 4000) vs 350W (GeForce 8400M GS). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy.
| Feature | Quadro FX 4000 | GeForce 8400M GS |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 33W-78% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 0.7 | 3.2+357% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro FX 4000 launched at $2199 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the GeForce 8400M GS launched at $50 and now averages $20. The GeForce 8400M GS costs 60% less ($30 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.0 (Quadro FX 4000) vs 5.2 (GeForce 8400M GS) — the GeForce 8400M GS offers 160% better value. The GeForce 8400M GS is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2008).
| Feature | Quadro FX 4000 | GeForce 8400M GS |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2199 | $50-98% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $20-60% |
| Performance per Dollar | 2.0 | 5.2+160% |
| Codename | GT200B | GM108 |
| Release | November 11 2008 | March 12 2014 |
| Ranking | #884 | #854 |
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