Radeon HD 3000 vs GeForce 9400M
Radeon HD 3000
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GeForce 9400M
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 Radeon HD 3000 is positioned at rank 316 and the GeForce 9400M is on rank 477, so the Radeon HD 3000 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 3000
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 9400M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 9400M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 5.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 3000.
| Insight | Radeon HD 3000 | GeForce 9400M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-5.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+5.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce 9400M 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 3000 and GeForce 9400M
Radeon HD 3000
The Radeon HD 3000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 1 2011. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The core clock speed is 750 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 186W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 96 points. Launch price was $180.
GeForce 9400M
The GeForce 9400M 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: 101 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon HD 3000 scores 96 versus the GeForce 9400M's 101 — the GeForce 9400M leads by 5.2%. The Radeon HD 3000 is built on TeraScale 3 while the GeForce 9400M uses Maxwell, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon HD 3000) vs 384 (GeForce 9400M). Raw compute: 1.92 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 3000) vs 0.9032 TFLOPS (GeForce 9400M).
| Feature | Radeon HD 3000 | GeForce 9400M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 96 | 101+5% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 3 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280+233% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.92 TFLOPS+113% | 0.9032 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+300% | 8 |
| TMUs | 80+233% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB+67% | 192 KB |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 3000 | GeForce 9400M |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 3000) vs 1 MB (GeForce 9400M) — the GeForce 9400M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 3000 | GeForce 9400M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1 MB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.0 (Radeon HD 3000) vs 11.1 (FL10_0) (GeForce 9400M). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon HD 3000 | GeForce 9400M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.0 | 11.1 (FL10_0)+11% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Decoder: UVD vs PureVideo HD (VP3).
| Feature | Radeon HD 3000 | GeForce 9400M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD | — |
| Decoder | UVD | PureVideo HD (VP3) |
| Codecs | — | MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 3000 draws 186W versus the GeForce 9400M's 33W — a 139.7% difference. The GeForce 9400M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 3000) vs 350W (GeForce 9400M). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Legacy.
| Feature | Radeon HD 3000 | GeForce 9400M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 186W | 33W-82% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | Legacy |
| Length | 1mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 70°C |
| Perf/Watt | 0.5 | 3.1+520% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 9400M is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2011).
| Feature | Radeon HD 3000 | GeForce 9400M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10 | — |
| Codename | Cayman | GM108 |
| Release | December 1 2011 | March 13 2015 |
| Ranking | #598 | #847 |
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