Radeon 3000 vs GeForce 8400M GS

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.

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

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce 8400M GS

#627

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

5220%

#629

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

4732%

#630

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

4719%

#634

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

4291%

#635

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

4262%

#637

GeForce 8400M GS

MSRP: $50|Avg: $20

100%

#638

Mobility Radeon HD 2400 XT

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

100%

#639

GeForce 9100

MSRP: $40|Avg: $5

99%

#640

GeForce 8300

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

98%

#641

GeForce 9600M GT

MSRP: $80|Avg: $20

98%

#642

Mobility Radeon HD 3430

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

96%

#643

Mobility Radeon HD serie 4200

MSRP: $49|Avg: $10

95%

#644

GeForce 9500 GS

MSRP: $110|Avg: $10

94%

#645

GeForce 9300GE

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

94%

#646

Mobility Radeon HD 3470 Hybrid X2

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

92%

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GeForce 9500 GT

MSRP: $99|Avg: $15

91%

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Mobility Radeon HD 4270

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

91%

#649

GeForce 8500 GT

MSRP: $89|Avg: $15

91%

#650

Mobility Radeon X1600

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

90%

#651

Radeon HD 3650 AGP

MSRP: $80|Avg: $20

90%

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GeForce 9400M G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon 3000 uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon 3000 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 8400M GS 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 6.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon 3000 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon 3000	GeForce 8400M GS
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-6.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+6.1%)
Longevity	GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+300%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce 8400M GS offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $20 versus $49 for the Radeon 3000, it costs 59% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 160% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon 3000	GeForce 8400M GS
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+160%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49)	✅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.

Radeon 3000 Benchmark Check

GeForce 8400M GS Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon 3000 and GeForce 8400M GS

Radeon 3000

The Radeon 3000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 2019. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1218 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 98 points.

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.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon 3000 scores 98 versus the GeForce 8400M GS's 104 — the GeForce 8400M GS leads by 6.1%. The Radeon 3000 is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce 8400M GS uses Maxwell, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon 3000) vs 384 (GeForce 8400M GS). Raw compute: 1.247 TFLOPS (Radeon 3000) vs 0.8632 TFLOPS (GeForce 8400M GS). Boost clocks: 1218 MHz vs 1124 MHz.

Feature	Radeon 3000	GeForce 8400M GS
G3D Mark Score	98	104+6%
Architecture	GCN 4.0	Maxwell
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	512+33%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.247 TFLOPS+44%	0.8632 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1218 MHz+8%	1124 MHz
ROPs	16+100%	8
TMUs	32+100%	16
L1 Cache	128 KB	192 KB+50%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	1 MB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon 3000	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	AMD Anti-Lag	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon 3000 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 8400M GS has 128 MB. The Radeon 3000 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon 3000) vs 1 MB (GeForce 8400M GS) — the GeForce 8400M GS has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon 3000	GeForce 8400M GS
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB+300%	0.125 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_0 (Radeon 3000) vs 10_0 (GeForce 8400M GS). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	Radeon 3000	GeForce 8400M GS
DirectX	10_0	10_0
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: Avivo HD (Radeon 3000) vs PureVideo (GeForce 8400M GS). Decoder: Avivo HD vs PureVideo.

Feature	Radeon 3000	GeForce 8400M GS
Encoder	Avivo HD	PureVideo
Decoder	Avivo HD	PureVideo
Codecs	—	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,WMV9

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon 3000 draws 50W versus the GeForce 8400M GS's 33W — a 41% difference. The GeForce 8400M GS is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon 3000) vs 350W (GeForce 8400M GS). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy.

Feature	Radeon 3000	GeForce 8400M GS
TDP	50W	33W-34%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Legacy
Length	1mm	—
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	—	80°C
Perf/Watt	2.0	3.2+60%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon 3000 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the GeForce 8400M GS launched at $50 and now averages $20. The GeForce 8400M GS costs 59.2% less ($29 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.0 (Radeon 3000) vs 5.2 (GeForce 8400M GS) — the GeForce 8400M GS offers 160% better value. The Radeon 3000 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2014).