Radeon 3000 vs GeForce 9400M G

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 9400M G

#640

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

5775%

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GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

5235%

#643

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

5221%

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GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

4748%

#648

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

4715%

#650

GeForce 9400M G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

100%

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Mobility Radeon X1600

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

100%

#652

Radeon HD 3650 AGP

MSRP: $80|Avg: $20

100%

#653

GeForce 9600M GS

MSRP: $70|Avg: $20

99%

#654

Mobility Radeon HD 4200

MSRP: $49|Avg: $45

99%

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Mobility Radeon HD 3470

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

99%

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GeForce 8800 GT

MSRP: $249|Avg: $25

98%

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GeForce 8400

MSRP: $45|Avg: $5

96%

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GeForce 9800M GTS

MSRP: $200|Avg: $15

95%

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Radeon HD 7520G + HD 7600M Dual

MSRP: $250|Avg: $50

95%

#660

GeForce 8600 GS

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

95%

#661

Radeon HD 2900 GT

MSRP: $170|Avg: $15

91%

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Radeon HD 8280E

MSRP: $150|Avg: $110

91%

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Radeon R5 M420

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

89%

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Mobility Radeon HD 2600

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

89%

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Radeon HD 8550G + 8690M Dual

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

88%

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 9400M G lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon 3000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.3% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (512 MB vs 256 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 9400M G.

Insight	Radeon 3000	GeForce 9400M G
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+4.3%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.3%)
Longevity	GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / 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	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce 9400M G offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $10 versus $49 for the Radeon 3000, it costs 80% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 370% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon 3000	GeForce 9400M G
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+370%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49)	✅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.

Radeon 3000 Benchmark Check

GeForce 9400M G Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon 3000 and GeForce 9400M G

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 9400M G

The GeForce 9400M G is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1072 MHz to 1176 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 94 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon 3000 scores 98 and the GeForce 9400M G reaches 94 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon 3000 is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce 9400M G uses Maxwell, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon 3000) vs 384 (GeForce 9400M G). Raw compute: 1.247 TFLOPS (Radeon 3000) vs 0.9032 TFLOPS (GeForce 9400M G). Boost clocks: 1218 MHz vs 1176 MHz.

Feature	Radeon 3000	GeForce 9400M G
G3D Mark Score	98+4%	94
Architecture	GCN 4.0	Maxwell
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	512+33%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.247 TFLOPS+38%	0.9032 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1218 MHz+4%	1176 MHz
ROPs	16+100%	8
TMUs	32+33%	24
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 9400M G
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 9400M G has 256 MB. The Radeon 3000 offers 100% 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 9400M G) — the GeForce 9400M G has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon 3000	GeForce 9400M G
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB+100%	0.25 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 11.1 (10_0) (GeForce 9400M G). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	Radeon 3000	GeForce 9400M G
DirectX	10_0	11.1 (10_0)+11%
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: Avivo HD (Radeon 3000) vs None (GeForce 9400M G). Decoder: Avivo HD vs PureVideo HD (VP3).

Feature	Radeon 3000	GeForce 9400M G
Encoder	Avivo HD	None
Decoder	Avivo HD	PureVideo HD (VP3)
Codecs	—	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon 3000 draws 50W versus the GeForce 9400M G's 33W — a 41% difference. The GeForce 9400M G is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon 3000) vs 350W (GeForce 9400M G). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Card length: 1mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.

Feature	Radeon 3000	GeForce 9400M G
TDP	50W	33W-34%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Legacy
Length	1mm	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	—	75
Perf/Watt	2.0	2.8+40%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon 3000 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the GeForce 9400M G launched at $50 and now averages $10. The GeForce 9400M G costs 79.6% less ($39 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.0 (Radeon 3000) vs 9.4 (GeForce 9400M G) — the GeForce 9400M G offers 370% better value. The Radeon 3000 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2015).