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.

Overview

The GeForce 9400M G is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1072 MHz to 1176 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 94 points.

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 9400M G

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GeForce 9800M GS

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

110%

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MSRP: N/A|Avg: $49

110%

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Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

107%

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Mobility Radeon HD 4570

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

106%

#658

Mobility Radeon HD 4350

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

105%

#659

GeForce 9400

MSRP: $59|Avg: $15

104%

#660

GeForce 9800 GTX+

MSRP: $229|Avg: $50

104%

#661

GeForce 7900 GTX

MSRP: $499|Avg: $40

103%

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Mobility Radeon HD serie 4200

MSRP: $49|Avg: $10

103%

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Radeon HD 7660G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

102%

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GeForce 505

MSRP: $99|Avg: $15

102%

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GeForce 9200M GE

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

102%

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Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2

MSRP: $449|Avg: $50

102%

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GeForce 9400 GT

MSRP: $59|Avg: $20

102%

#668

Radeon R5 435

MSRP: $80|Avg: $80

101%

#669

GeForce 9400M G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

100%

#670

Radeon HD 7600G + HD 7400M Dual

MSRP: $140|Avg: $35

100%

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GeForce GT625M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $45

100%

#672

GeForce 8600 GT

MSRP: $159|Avg: $15

99%

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Mobility Radeon HD 3650

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

99%

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Mobility Radeon HD 3470

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

99%

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Radeon R9 M470X

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

99%

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Radeon R9 M380

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

98%

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Radeon HD 7640G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

97%

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Mobility Radeon X1900

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

96%

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Radeon HD 7520G + HD 7600M Dual

MSRP: $250|Avg: $50

95%

#680

GeForce 7650 GS

MSRP: $150|Avg: $15

95%

#681

Radeon R5 230

MSRP: $50|Avg: $25

94%

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GeForce 9500M GS

MSRP: $60|Avg: $15

94%

#683

Arc 8-Core iGPU

MSRP: $503|Avg: $400

93%

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RADEON X800 SE

MSRP: $200|Avg: $15

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for GeForce 9400M G across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of GeForce 9400M G specifications and capabilities.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 9400M G scores 94 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Entry Level tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the Maxwell (2014−2017) architecture (codename: GM108), manufactured on a 28 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 384 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 24 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 8 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 0.9032 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 1176 MHz from a base of 1072 MHz.

Specification	GeForce 9400M G
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score	94
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation	Maxwell (2014−2017)
CodenameInternal GPU die codename	GM108
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient	28 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute	384
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling	24
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending	8
Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load	1176 MHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency	1072 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance	0.9032 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second	28.22 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation	PCIe 3.0 x16
Transistor Count	1,870 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#847

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce 9400M G is equipped with 0.25 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 128-bit memory bus, delivering Unknown of bandwidth. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.

Specification	GeForce 9400M G
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures	0.25 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generation	GDDR5
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth	128-bit
Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate	8 Gbps
BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAM	Unknown
L1 Cache	192 kB
L2 Cache	1024 kB

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Advanced Features & APIs

Graphics API support: DirectX 11.1 (10_0), Vulkan N/A, OpenGL 3.3— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.

Specification	GeForce 9400M G
NVIDIA Reflex	❌ Not Supported
DLSS Frame Generation	❌ Not Supported
DLSS Super Resolution	❌ Not Supported
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version	11.1 (10_0)
OpenGLLegacy graphics API	3.3
Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL)	CUDA 1.1
Multi-GPUSLI/CrossFire/NVLink support	None

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Display & Media

Display outputs: N/A (Mobile)x 0 — supports up to 2 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: None, decoder: PureVideo HD (VP3)— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1.

Specification	GeForce 9400M G
0 PortsNumber of 0 display connectors	N/A (Mobile)x
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors	2
Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version	None
Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version	PureVideo HD (VP3)
CodecsSupported video compression formats	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 9400M G draws 75 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: Legacy. Physical size: 0mm long, 0mm tall, occupying 0 expansion slots, weighing 0g— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 50 at idle, 75 under load.

Specification	GeForce 9400M G
TDPPower consumption under load	75 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage	350W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type	Legacy
Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance	0mm
Card Height	0mm
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied	0-slot
Weight	0g
Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle	50
Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load	75

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Value Analysis

At an average price of $10 (MSRP: $50), the GeForce 9400M G delivers 9 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #847 among all indexed GPUs.

Specification	GeForce 9400M G
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price	$50
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days	$10
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#847
Release Date	March 13 2015
Release Year	2015

Specifications Reference

Raw spec sheet for quick lookup. The analysis cards above explain what these fields mean in practice.

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Technical Specifications

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ROPs	8
TMUs	24
Vram	0.25 GB
L1 Cache	192 kB
L2 Cache	1024 kB
Core Clock	1072 MHz
Boost Clock	1176 MHz
Memory Type	GDDR5
Memory Speed	8 Gbps
Shading Units	384
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0 x16
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown
Memory Bus Width	128-bit
Transistor Count	1,870 million
Frame Generation	NVIDIA Reflex: No \| DLSS Frame Generation: No \| DLSS Super Resolution: No
Texture Fill Rate	28.22
Manufacturing Process	28 nm
Power Consumption (TDP)	75 Watt
Floating Point Performance	0.9032 TFLOPS