Radeon HD 6370M vs Radeon HD 8400
Radeon HD 6370M
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Radeon HD 8400
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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 6370M is positioned at rank 322 and the Radeon HD 8400 is on rank 142, so the Radeon HD 8400 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 6370M
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 8400
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 6370M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.8% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 8400.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6370M | Radeon HD 8400 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 6370M 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 6370M and Radeon HD 8400
Radeon HD 6370M
The Radeon HD 6370M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 680 MHz. It has 960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 276 points.
Radeon HD 8400
The Radeon HD 8400 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 5 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 271 points. Launch price was $349.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 6370M scores 276 and the Radeon HD 8400 reaches 271 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 6370M is built on TeraScale 2 while the Radeon HD 8400 uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 960 (Radeon HD 6370M) vs 1,280 (Radeon HD 8400). Raw compute: 1.306 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6370M) vs 2.56 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8400).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6370M | Radeon HD 8400 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 276+2% | 271 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 960 | 1280+33% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.306 TFLOPS | 2.56 TFLOPS+96% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 48 | 80+67% |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB | 320 KB+67% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 6370M | Radeon HD 8400 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon HD 6370M comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 8400 has 512 MB. The Radeon HD 6370M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6370M | Radeon HD 8400 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | Unknown |
| Bus Width | System | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 6370M draws 75W versus the Radeon HD 8400's 200W — a 90.9% difference. The Radeon HD 6370M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 6370M) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8400). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6370M | Radeon HD 8400 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-63% | 200W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | 1x 6-pin |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 3.7+164% | 1.4 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 8400 is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2011).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6370M | Radeon HD 8400 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $30 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $5 |
| Codename | Blackcomb | Pitcairn |
| Release | January 4 2011 | March 5 2012 |
| Ranking | #654 | #460 |
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