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Radeon HD 2400
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GeForce 8700M GT
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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. The Radeon HD 2400 is positioned at rank #323 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 2400
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 8700M GT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 2400 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon HD 2400 | GeForce 8700M GT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale (2005−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010)) |
| 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
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce 8700M GT 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 2400 and GeForce 8700M GT
Radeon HD 2400
The Radeon HD 2400 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 2 2009. It features the TeraScale architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 190W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 121 points. Launch price was $249.
GeForce 8700M GT
The GeForce 8700M GT is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 15 2008. It features the G9x architecture. The core clock speed is 500 MHz. It has 224 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 65 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 124 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 2400 scores 121 and the GeForce 8700M GT reaches 124 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 2400 is built on TeraScale while the GeForce 8700M GT uses G9x, both on 55 nm vs 65 nm. Shader units: 800 (Radeon HD 2400) vs 224 (GeForce 8700M GT).
| Feature | Radeon HD 2400 | GeForce 8700M GT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 121 | 124+2% |
| Architecture | TeraScale | G9x |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 65 nm |
| Shading Units | 800+257% | 224 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 2400 | GeForce 8700M GT |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon HD 2400 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 8700M GT has 256 MB. The Radeon HD 2400 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HD 2400 | GeForce 8700M GT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB+100% | 0.25 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 2400 draws 190W versus the GeForce 8700M GT's 150W — a 23.5% difference. The GeForce 8700M GT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 2400) vs 350W (GeForce 8700M GT). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Legacy.
| Feature | Radeon HD 2400 | GeForce 8700M GT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 190W | 150W-21% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | Legacy |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 0.6 | 0.8+33% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 2400 launched at $79 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the GeForce 8700M GT launched at $0 and now averages $0. The GeForce 8700M GT costs 100+% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 12.1 (Radeon HD 2400) vs Infinity (GeForce 8700M GT) — the GeForce 8700M GT offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon HD 2400 is the newer GPU (2009 vs 2008).
| Feature | Radeon HD 2400 | GeForce 8700M GT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $79 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 12.1 | Infinity |
| Codename | RV790 | NB9E-GTX |
| Release | April 2 2009 | July 15 2008 |
| Ranking | #762 | #825 |
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