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T1000 8GB
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Radeon RX 6400
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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 T1000 8GB is positioned at rank #94 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced 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 T1000 8GB
Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 6400
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 6400 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the T1000 8GB.
| Insight | T1000 8GB | Radeon RX 6400 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%) |
| Longevity | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (6nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 6400 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $139 versus $380 for the T1000 8GB, it costs 63% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 175.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | T1000 8GB | Radeon RX 6400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+175.3%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($380) | ✅More affordable ($139) |
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 T1000 8GB and Radeon RX 6400
T1000 8GB
The T1000 8GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 6 2021. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1065 MHz to 1395 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,674 points.
Radeon RX 6400
The Radeon RX 6400 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 19 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1923 MHz to 2321 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 53W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 12 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,728 points. Launch price was $159.
Graphics Performance
The T1000 8GB scores 7,674 and the Radeon RX 6400 reaches 7,728 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The T1000 8GB is built on Turing while the Radeon RX 6400 uses RDNA 2.0, both on 12 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 896 (T1000 8GB) vs 768 (Radeon RX 6400). Raw compute: 2.5 TFLOPS (T1000 8GB) vs 3.565 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6400). Boost clocks: 1395 MHz vs 2321 MHz.
| Feature | T1000 8GB | Radeon RX 6400 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 7,674 | 7,728 |
| Architecture | Turing | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 6 nm |
| Shading Units | 896+17% | 768 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.5 TFLOPS | 3.565 TFLOPS+43% |
| Boost Clock | 1395 MHz | 2321 MHz+66% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 56+17% | 48 |
| L1 Cache | 896 KB+250% | 256 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6400 is support for FSR 3 / AFMF. 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 T1000 8GB lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | T1000 8GB | Radeon RX 6400 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 3 (Native) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | T1000 8GB | Radeon RX 6400 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (T1000 8GB) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 6400). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.
| Feature | T1000 8GB | Radeon RX 6400 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.3+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4+100% | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 7.0 (T1000 8GB) vs None (Radeon RX 6400). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP9 vs VCN 3.0 (Limited). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (T1000 8GB) vs MPEG-2,H.264 (Decode),HEVC (Decode) (Radeon RX 6400).
| Feature | T1000 8GB | Radeon RX 6400 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 7.0 | None |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP9 | VCN 3.0 (Limited) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264 (Decode),HEVC (Decode) |
Power & Dimensions
The T1000 8GB draws 50W versus the Radeon RX 6400's 53W — a 5.8% difference. The T1000 8GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (T1000 8GB) vs 350W (Radeon RX 6400). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Card length: 156mm vs 172mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | T1000 8GB | Radeon RX 6400 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-6% | 53W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Length | 156mm | 172mm |
| Height | 69mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C-7% | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 153.5+5% | 145.8 |
Value Analysis
The T1000 8GB launched at $500 MSRP and currently averages $380, while the Radeon RX 6400 launched at $159 and now averages $139. The Radeon RX 6400 costs 63.4% less ($241 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 20.2 (T1000 8GB) vs 55.6 (Radeon RX 6400) — the Radeon RX 6400 offers 175.2% better value. The Radeon RX 6400 is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2021).
| Feature | T1000 8GB | Radeon RX 6400 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $500 | $159-68% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $380 | $139-63% |
| Performance per Dollar | 20.2 | 55.6+175% |
| Codename | TU117 | Navi 24 |
| Release | May 6 2021 | January 19 2022 |
| Ranking | #332 | #330 |
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