Radeon HD 8400E vs GeForce 9600 GS
Radeon HD 8400E
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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 8400E is positioned at rank #140 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 8400E
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 9600 GS is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.2% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (768 MB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 8400E.
| Insight | Radeon HD 8400E | GeForce 9600 GS |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+50%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce 9600 GS 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 8400E and GeForce 9600 GS
Radeon HD 8400E
The Radeon HD 8400E 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: 276 points. Launch price was $349.
GeForce 9600 GS
The GeForce 9600 GS 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: 282 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 8400E scores 276 and the GeForce 9600 GS reaches 282 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 8400E is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce 9600 GS uses G9x, both on 28 nm vs 65 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon HD 8400E) vs 224 (GeForce 9600 GS).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8400E | GeForce 9600 GS |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 276 | 282+2% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | G9x |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 65 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280+471% | 224 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 8400E | GeForce 9600 GS |
|---|---|---|
| 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 8400E comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 9600 GS has 768 MB. The GeForce 9600 GS offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8400E | GeForce 9600 GS |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.75 GB+50% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 8400E draws 200W versus the GeForce 9600 GS's 150W — a 28.6% difference. The GeForce 9600 GS is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8400E) vs 350W (GeForce 9600 GS). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Legacy.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8400E | GeForce 9600 GS |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W | 150W-25% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | Legacy |
| Length | — | 229mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 90 |
| Perf/Watt | 1.4 | 1.9+36% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 8400E launched at $30 MSRP and currently averages $5, while the GeForce 9600 GS launched at $0 and now averages $0. The GeForce 9600 GS costs 100+% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 55.2 (Radeon HD 8400E) vs Infinity (GeForce 9600 GS) — the GeForce 9600 GS offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon HD 8400E is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2008).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8400E | GeForce 9600 GS |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $30 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 55.2 | Infinity |
| Codename | Pitcairn | NB9E-GTX |
| Release | March 5 2012 | July 15 2008 |
| Ranking | #460 | #825 |
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