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Radeon HD 4200
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GeForce 8400M G
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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 Radeon HD 4200 is positioned at rank 308 and the GeForce 8400M G is on rank 635, so the Radeon HD 4200 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 4200
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 8400M G
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 4200 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 6.7% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (512 MB vs 128 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 8400M G.
| Insight | Radeon HD 4200 | GeForce 8400M G |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+6.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-6.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale (2005−2013)) | 🛑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 Radeon HD 4200 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 4200 holds the technical lead. Priced at $10 (vs $20), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 113.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 4200 | GeForce 8400M G |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+113.3%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($10) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 4200 and GeForce 8400M G
Radeon HD 4200
The Radeon HD 4200 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: 112 points. Launch price was $249.
GeForce 8400M G
The GeForce 8400M G 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: 105 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon HD 4200 scores 112 versus the GeForce 8400M G's 105 — the Radeon HD 4200 leads by 6.7%. The Radeon HD 4200 is built on TeraScale while the GeForce 8400M G uses Maxwell, both on 55 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 800 (Radeon HD 4200) vs 384 (GeForce 8400M G). Raw compute: 1.36 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 4200) vs 0.8632 TFLOPS (GeForce 8400M G).
| Feature | Radeon HD 4200 | GeForce 8400M G |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 112+7% | 105 |
| Architecture | TeraScale | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 800+108% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.36 TFLOPS+58% | 0.8632 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 40+150% | 16 |
| L1 Cache | 160 KB | 192 KB+20% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 4200 | GeForce 8400M 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon HD 4200 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 8400M G has 128 MB. The Radeon HD 4200 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Radeon HD 4200) vs 1 MB (GeForce 8400M G) — the GeForce 8400M G has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 4200 | GeForce 8400M G |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB+300% | 0.125 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.1 (Radeon HD 4200) vs 11.1 (GeForce 8400M G). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon HD 4200 | GeForce 8400M G |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.1 | 11.1+10% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD 2 (Radeon HD 4200) vs PureVideo HD (GeForce 8400M G). Decoder: UVD 2 vs PureVideo HD.
| Feature | Radeon HD 4200 | GeForce 8400M G |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD 2 | PureVideo HD |
| Decoder | UVD 2 | PureVideo HD |
| Codecs | — | MPEG-2,H.264 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 4200 draws 190W versus the GeForce 8400M G's 33W — a 140.8% difference. The GeForce 8400M G is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 4200) vs 350W (GeForce 8400M G). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Legacy.
| Feature | Radeon HD 4200 | GeForce 8400M G |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 190W | 33W-83% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | Legacy |
| Length | 1mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 0.6 | 3.2+433% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 4200 launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the GeForce 8400M G launched at $50 and now averages $20. The Radeon HD 4200 costs 50% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 11.2 (Radeon HD 4200) vs 5.3 (GeForce 8400M G) — the Radeon HD 4200 offers 111.3% better value. The GeForce 8400M G is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2009).
| Feature | Radeon HD 4200 | GeForce 8400M G |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50 | $50 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10-50% | $20 |
| Performance per Dollar | 11.2+111% | 5.3 |
| Codename | RV790 | GM108 |
| Release | April 2 2009 | March 12 2014 |
| Ranking | #762 | #854 |
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