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T400 4GB
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Radeon HD 8970M
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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 T400 4GB is positioned at rank 63 and the Radeon HD 8970M is on rank 78, so the T400 4GB offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar T400 4GB
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 8970M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The T400 4GB is significantly newer (2021 vs 2013). The T400 4GB likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 8970M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 8970M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.9% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the T400 4GB.
| Insight | T400 4GB | Radeon HD 8970M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.9%) |
| Longevity | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The T400 4GB offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $99 versus $170 for the Radeon HD 8970M, it costs 42% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 68.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | T400 4GB | Radeon HD 8970M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+68.5%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($99) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($170) |
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 T400 4GB and Radeon HD 8970M
T400 4GB
The T400 4GB is manufactured by an unknown manufacturer. It was released in May 6 2021. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 420 MHz to 1425 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,803 points.
Radeon HD 8970M
The Radeon HD 8970M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 14 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 850 MHz to 900 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,876 points.
Graphics Performance
The T400 4GB scores 3,803 and the Radeon HD 8970M reaches 3,876 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The T400 4GB is built on Turing while the Radeon HD 8970M uses GCN 1.0, both on 12 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 384 (T400 4GB) vs 1,280 (Radeon HD 8970M). Raw compute: 1.094 TFLOPS (T400 4GB) vs 2.304 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8970M). Boost clocks: 1425 MHz vs 900 MHz.
| Feature | T400 4GB | Radeon HD 8970M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,803 | 3,876+2% |
| Architecture | Turing | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 1280+233% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.094 TFLOPS | 2.304 TFLOPS+111% |
| Boost Clock | 1425 MHz+58% | 900 MHz |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 24 | 80+233% |
| L1 Cache | 384 KB+20% | 320 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | T400 4GB | Radeon HD 8970M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The T400 4GB comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 8970M has 4 GB. The Radeon HD 8970M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 1 MB (T400 4GB) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 8970M) — the T400 4GB has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | T400 4GB | Radeon HD 8970M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 4 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 0.5 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The T400 4GB draws 30W versus the Radeon HD 8970M's 100W — a 107.7% difference. The T400 4GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (T400 4GB) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8970M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | T400 4GB | Radeon HD 8970M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-70% | 100W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 156mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 126.8+227% | 38.8 |
Value Analysis
The T400 4GB costs 41.8% less ($71 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 38.4 (T400 4GB) vs 22.8 (Radeon HD 8970M) — the T400 4GB offers 68.4% better value. The T400 4GB is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2013).
| Feature | T400 4GB | Radeon HD 8970M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $159 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $99-42% | $170 |
| Performance per Dollar | 38.4+68% | 22.8 |
| Codename | TU117 | Neptune |
| Release | May 6 2021 | May 14 2013 |
| Ranking | #518 | #507 |
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