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RADEON X700
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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 X700 is positioned at rank 354 and the GeForce 8400 SE is on rank 680, so the RADEON X700 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar RADEON X700
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 8400 SE
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The RADEON X700 is significantly newer (2021 vs 2014). The RADEON X700 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 8400 SE lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RADEON X700 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 7.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce 8400 SE offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | RADEON X700 | GeForce 8400 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+7.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-7.4%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (7nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The RADEON X700 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $10 (vs $10), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 7.4% better value per dollar than the GeForce 8400 SE.
| Insight | RADEON X700 | GeForce 8400 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+7.4%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 X700 and GeForce 8400 SE
RADEON X700
The RADEON X700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 9 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1941 MHz to 2450 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 175W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 73 points.
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.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the RADEON X700 scores 73 versus the GeForce 8400 SE's 68 — the RADEON X700 leads by 7.4%. The RADEON X700 is built on RDNA 2.0 while the GeForce 8400 SE uses Maxwell, both on 7 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (RADEON X700) vs 384 (GeForce 8400 SE). Raw compute: 11.29 TFLOPS (RADEON X700) vs 0.8632 TFLOPS (GeForce 8400 SE). Boost clocks: 2450 MHz vs 1124 MHz.
| Feature | RADEON X700 | GeForce 8400 SE |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 73+7% | 68 |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 2304+500% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 11.29 TFLOPS+1208% | 0.8632 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2450 MHz+118% | 1124 MHz |
| ROPs | 64+700% | 8 |
| TMUs | 144+800% | 16 |
| L1 Cache | 512 KB+167% | 192 KB |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB+200% | 1 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RADEON X700 | 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The RADEON X700 comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 8400 SE has 512 MB. The GeForce 8400 SE offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (RADEON X700) vs 1 MB (GeForce 8400 SE) — the RADEON X700 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RADEON X700 | GeForce 8400 SE |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 0.5 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB+200% | 1 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The RADEON X700 draws 175W versus the GeForce 8400 SE's 33W — a 136.5% difference. The GeForce 8400 SE is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RADEON X700) vs 350W (GeForce 8400 SE). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy.
| Feature | RADEON X700 | GeForce 8400 SE |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 175W | 33W-81% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Length | — | 168mm |
| Height | — | 69mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 85 |
| Perf/Watt | 0.4 | 2.1+425% |
Value Analysis
The RADEON X700 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the GeForce 8400 SE launched at $50 and now averages $10. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 7.3 (RADEON X700) vs 6.8 (GeForce 8400 SE) — the RADEON X700 offers 7.4% better value. The RADEON X700 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2014).
| Feature | RADEON X700 | GeForce 8400 SE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $149 | $50-66% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10 | $10 |
| Performance per Dollar | 7.3+7% | 6.8 |
| Codename | Navi 22 | GM108 |
| Release | June 9 2021 | March 17 2014 |
| Ranking | #90 | #850 |
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