Radeon X1950 GT vs GeForce 8400M GS
Radeon X1950 GT
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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 X1950 GT is positioned at rank 339 and the GeForce 8400M GS is on rank 637, so the Radeon X1950 GT offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon X1950 GT
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 8400M GS
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon X1950 GT is significantly newer (2022 vs 2014). The Radeon X1950 GT likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 8400M GS lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon X1950 GT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.9% 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 GS.
| Insight | Radeon X1950 GT | GeForce 8400M GS |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (7nm) | 🛑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 GeForce 8400M GS offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $20 versus $49 for the Radeon X1950 GT, it costs 59% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 140.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon X1950 GT | GeForce 8400M GS |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+140.4%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49) | ✅More affordable ($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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon X1950 GT and GeForce 8400M GS
Radeon X1950 GT
The Radeon X1950 GT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 10 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1925 MHz to 2324 MHz. It has 5120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 335W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 80 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 106 points. Launch price was $1,099.
GeForce 8400M GS
The GeForce 8400M GS 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: 104 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon X1950 GT scores 106 and the GeForce 8400M GS reaches 104 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon X1950 GT is built on RDNA 2.0 while the GeForce 8400M GS uses Maxwell, both on 7 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 5,120 (Radeon X1950 GT) vs 384 (GeForce 8400M GS). Raw compute: 23.8 TFLOPS (Radeon X1950 GT) vs 0.8632 TFLOPS (GeForce 8400M GS). Boost clocks: 2324 MHz vs 1124 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon X1950 GT | GeForce 8400M GS |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 106+2% | 104 |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 5120+1233% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 23.8 TFLOPS+2657% | 0.8632 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2324 MHz+107% | 1124 MHz |
| ROPs | 128+1500% | 8 |
| TMUs | 320+1900% | 16 |
| L1 Cache | 1 MB+426% | 0.19 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+300% | 1 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon X1950 GT | GeForce 8400M 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 X1950 GT comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 8400M GS has 128 MB. The Radeon X1950 GT offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon X1950 GT) vs 1 MB (GeForce 8400M GS) — the Radeon X1950 GT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon X1950 GT | GeForce 8400M GS |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB+300% | 0.125 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+300% | 1 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9_0c (Radeon X1950 GT) vs 10_0 (GeForce 8400M GS). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon X1950 GT | GeForce 8400M GS |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9_0c | 10_0+11% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: Avivo (Radeon X1950 GT) vs PureVideo (GeForce 8400M GS). Decoder: Avivo vs PureVideo.
| Feature | Radeon X1950 GT | GeForce 8400M GS |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Avivo | PureVideo |
| Decoder | Avivo | PureVideo |
| Codecs | — | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,WMV9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon X1950 GT draws 335W versus the GeForce 8400M GS's 33W — a 164.1% difference. The GeForce 8400M GS is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon X1950 GT) vs 350W (GeForce 8400M GS). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy.
| Feature | Radeon X1950 GT | GeForce 8400M GS |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 335W | 33W-90% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | 230mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | — | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 0.3 | 3.2+967% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon X1950 GT launched at $140 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the GeForce 8400M GS launched at $50 and now averages $20. The GeForce 8400M GS costs 59.2% less ($29 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.2 (Radeon X1950 GT) vs 5.2 (GeForce 8400M GS) — the GeForce 8400M GS offers 136.4% better value. The Radeon X1950 GT is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2014).
| Feature | Radeon X1950 GT | GeForce 8400M GS |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $140 | $50-64% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $49 | $20-59% |
| Performance per Dollar | 2.2 | 5.2+136% |
| Codename | Navi 21 | GM108 |
| Release | May 10 2022 | March 12 2014 |
| Ranking | #25 | #854 |
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