Radeon X1550 vs GeForce 8400 SE

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce 8400 SE

#670

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

7983%

#672

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

7237%

#673

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

7218%

#677

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

6563%

#678

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

6518%

#680

GeForce 8400 SE

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

100%

#681

GeForce 9650M GS

MSRP: $199|Avg: $20

100%

#682

GeForce 8400M GT

MSRP: $50|Avg: $30

99%

#683

Mobility Radeon HD 3410

MSRP: $49|Avg: $10

95%

#684

GeForce 9200M GS

MSRP: $100|Avg: $40

95%

#685

MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL

MSRP: $49|Avg: $10

90%

#686

GeForce 9300M GS

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

87%

#687

Mobility Radeon HD 2400

MSRP: $79|Avg: $1

84%

#688

GeForce 6150 LE

MSRP: $30|Avg: $10

81%

#689

Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2

MSRP: $449|Avg: $50

78%

#690

GeForce 9450

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

77%

#691

GeForce 9800 GX2

MSRP: $599|Avg: $75

75%

#692

GeForce 7900 GS

MSRP: $259|Avg: $50

74%

#693

MOBILITY RADEON X600

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

74%

#694

Mobility Radeon X2300 HD

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

72%

#695

Mobility Radeon HD 4250

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

72%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce 8400 SE is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon X1550.

Insight	Radeon X1550	GeForce 8400 SE
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / 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	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce 8400 SE offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 8400 SE holds the technical lead. Priced at $10 (vs $49), it costs 80% less, resulting in a 397.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon X1550	GeForce 8400 SE
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+397.3%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49)	✅More affordable ($10)

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.

Radeon X1550 Benchmark Check

GeForce 8400 SE Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon X1550 and GeForce 8400 SE

Radeon X1550

The Radeon X1550 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 20 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1100 MHz to 1183 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 67 points. Launch price was $79.

GeForce 8400 SE

The GeForce 8400 SE is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 17 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: 68 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon X1550 scores 67 and the GeForce 8400 SE reaches 68 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon X1550 is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce 8400 SE uses Maxwell, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon X1550) vs 384 (GeForce 8400 SE). Raw compute: 1.211 TFLOPS (Radeon X1550) vs 0.8632 TFLOPS (GeForce 8400 SE). Boost clocks: 1183 MHz vs 1124 MHz.

Feature	Radeon X1550	GeForce 8400 SE
G3D Mark Score	67	68+1%
Architecture	GCN 4.0	Maxwell
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	512+33%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.211 TFLOPS+40%	0.8632 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1183 MHz+5%	1124 MHz
ROPs	16+100%	8
TMUs	32+100%	16
L1 Cache	128 KB	192 KB+50%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	1 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon X1550	GeForce 8400 SE
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Radeon X1550) vs 1 MB (GeForce 8400 SE) — the GeForce 8400 SE has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon X1550	GeForce 8400 SE
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	1 MB+300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 9_0c (Radeon X1550) vs 11.1 (10_0) (GeForce 8400 SE). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	Radeon X1550	GeForce 8400 SE
DirectX	9_0c	11.1 (10_0)+23%
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: Avivo (Radeon X1550) vs None (GeForce 8400 SE). Decoder: Avivo vs VP2.

Feature	Radeon X1550	GeForce 8400 SE
Encoder	Avivo	None
Decoder	Avivo	VP2
Codecs	—	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon X1550 draws 50W versus the GeForce 8400 SE's 33W — a 41% difference. The GeForce 8400 SE is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon X1550) vs 350W (GeForce 8400 SE). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Card length: 168mm vs 168mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots.

Feature	Radeon X1550	GeForce 8400 SE
TDP	50W	33W-34%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Legacy
Length	168mm	168mm
Height	—	69mm
Slots	1	1
Temp (Load)	—	85
Perf/Watt	1.3	2.1+62%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon X1550 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the GeForce 8400 SE launched at $50 and now averages $10. The GeForce 8400 SE costs 79.6% less ($39 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 1.4 (Radeon X1550) vs 6.8 (GeForce 8400 SE) — the GeForce 8400 SE offers 385.7% better value. The Radeon X1550 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2014).