GeForce RTX 4060 vs GeForce 8400M G

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 GeForce RTX 4060

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

111%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

107%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

105%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

105%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

105%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

104%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

103%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

103%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

102%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

101%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

100%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

100%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

98%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

98%

#15

Radeon RX 6500 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $150

98%

#16

GeForce RTX 3070

MSRP: $499|Avg: $200

97%

#17

Radeon RX 6700

MSRP: $379|Avg: $300

96%

#18

Radeon RX 6600 XT

MSRP: $379|Avg: $170

95%

#19

Radeon RX590 GME

MSRP: $173|Avg: $115

94%

#20

Radeon RX 6650 XT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $230

94%

#21

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti

MSRP: $379|Avg: $379

92%

#22

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

MSRP: $169|Avg: $179

92%

#23

GeForce RTX 3050 8GB

MSRP: $249|Avg: $209

92%

#24

Radeon RX 6600 LE

MSRP: $329|Avg: $160

91%

#25

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB

MSRP: $379|Avg: $379

91%

#26

Radeon RX 7700 XT

MSRP: $449|Avg: $380

91%

#27

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $380

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce 8400M G

#624

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

5170%

#626

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

4687%

#627

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

4674%

#631

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

4250%

#632

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

4221%

#634

Qualcomm Adreno X1-45 GPU

MSRP: $899|Avg: $400

100%

#635

GeForce 8400M G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $20

100%

#636

GeForce 8400M GS

MSRP: $50|Avg: $20

99%

#637

Mobility Radeon HD 2400 XT

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

99%

#638

GeForce 9100

MSRP: $40|Avg: $5

98%

#639

GeForce 8300

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

97%

#640

GeForce 9600M GT

MSRP: $80|Avg: $20

97%

#641

Mobility Radeon HD 3430

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

95%

#642

Mobility Radeon HD serie 4200

MSRP: $49|Avg: $10

94%

#643

GeForce 9300GE

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

93%

#644

GeForce 9500 GS

MSRP: $110|Avg: $10

93%

#645

Mobility Radeon HD 3470 Hybrid X2

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

91%

#646

Mobility Radeon HD 4270

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

90%

#647

GeForce 8500 GT

MSRP: $89|Avg: $15

90%

#648

GeForce 9500 GT

MSRP: $99|Avg: $15

90%

#649

Mobility Radeon X1600

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce RTX 4060 is significantly newer (2023 vs 2014). The GeForce RTX 4060 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 8400M G lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 4060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 18517.1% higher G3D Mark score and 6300% more VRAM (8 GB vs 128 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 8400M G.

Insight	GeForce RTX 4060	GeForce 8400M G
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+18517.1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-18517.1%)
Longevity	🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce RTX 4060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $299 (vs $20), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 1145.3% better value per dollar than the GeForce 8400M G.

Insight	GeForce RTX 4060	GeForce 8400M G
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+1145.3%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($299)	✅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.

GeForce RTX 4060 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4060 and GeForce 8400M G

GeForce RTX 4060

The GeForce RTX 4060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1830 MHz to 2460 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 24 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,548 points. Launch price was $299.

GeForce 8400M G

The GeForce 8400M G 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: 105 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 scores 19,548 versus the GeForce 8400M G's 105 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 18517.1%. The GeForce RTX 4060 is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce 8400M G uses Maxwell, both on 5 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 384 (GeForce 8400M G). Raw compute: 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 0.8632 TFLOPS (GeForce 8400M G). Boost clocks: 2460 MHz vs 1124 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	GeForce 8400M G
G3D Mark Score	19,548+18517%	105
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Maxwell
Process Node	5 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	3072+700%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	15.11 TFLOPS+1650%	0.8632 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2460 MHz+119%	1124 MHz
ROPs	48+500%	8
TMUs	96+500%	16
L1 Cache	3 MB+1479%	0.19 MB
L2 Cache	24 MB+2300%	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce 8400M G lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4060 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The GeForce 8400M G relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	GeForce 8400M G
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.0 (Native)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 3.5)	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 4060 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce 8400M G has 128 MB. The GeForce RTX 4060 offers 6300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 1 MB (GeForce 8400M G) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	GeForce 8400M G
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+6300%	0.125 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	272 GB/s	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	24 MB+2300%	1 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 11.1 (GeForce 8400M G). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	GeForce 8400M G
DirectX	12 Ultimate+8%	11.1
OpenGL	4.6+39%	3.3
Max Displays	4+100%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4060) vs PureVideo HD (GeForce 8400M G). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs PureVideo HD. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs MPEG-2,H.264 (GeForce 8400M G).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	GeForce 8400M G
Encoder	NVENC 8th gen	PureVideo HD
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	PureVideo HD
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 draws 115W versus the GeForce 8400M G's 33W — a 110.8% difference. The GeForce 8400M G is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 350W (GeForce 8400M G). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Legacy. Typical load temperature: 73°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	GeForce 8400M G
TDP	115W	33W-71%
Recommended PSU	550W	350W-36%
Power Connector	8-pin	Legacy
Length	240mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	73°C-3%	75°C
Perf/Watt	170.0+5213%	3.2

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4060 launched at $299 MSRP and currently averages $299, while the GeForce 8400M G launched at $50 and now averages $20. The GeForce 8400M G costs 93.3% less ($279 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 5.3 (GeForce 8400M G) — the GeForce RTX 4060 offers 1134% better value. The GeForce RTX 4060 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2014).