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Quadro FX Go1400
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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 Go1400 is positioned at rank 349 and the GeForce 8400M GS is on rank 637, so the Quadro FX Go1400 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX Go1400
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 Go1400 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 2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro FX Go1400 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Quadro FX Go1400 | GeForce 8400M GS |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2%) |
| 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 (+3100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce 8400M GS remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Quadro FX Go1400 and GeForce 8400M GS
Quadro FX Go1400
The Quadro FX Go1400 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: 102 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 Go1400 scores 102 and the GeForce 8400M GS reaches 104 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro FX Go1400 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 Go1400) vs 384 (GeForce 8400M GS). Raw compute: 0.4623 TFLOPS (Quadro FX Go1400) vs 0.8632 TFLOPS (GeForce 8400M GS).
| Feature | Quadro FX Go1400 | GeForce 8400M GS |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 102 | 104+2% |
| 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 Go1400 | 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 Go1400 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce 8400M GS has 128 MB. The Quadro FX Go1400 offers 3100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.19 MB (Quadro FX Go1400) vs 1 MB (GeForce 8400M GS) — the GeForce 8400M GS has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro FX Go1400 | GeForce 8400M GS |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+3100% | 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 Go1400 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 Go1400) vs 350W (GeForce 8400M GS). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy.
| Feature | Quadro FX Go1400 | 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 GeForce 8400M GS is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2008).
| Feature | Quadro FX Go1400 | GeForce 8400M GS |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $50 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $20 |
| Codename | GT200B | GM108 |
| Release | November 11 2008 | March 12 2014 |
| Ranking | #884 | #854 |
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