GeForce Go 7900 GS vs 9400 GT
Aggregate performance score
We've compared GeForce 9400 GT with GeForce Go 7900 GS, including specs and performance data.
Go 7900 GS outperforms 9400 GT by a small 5% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
GPU architecture, market segment, value for money and other general parameters compared.
| Place in the ranking | 1248 | 1241 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Power efficiency | 0.61 | 1.58 |
| Architecture | Tesla (2006−2010) | Curie (2003−2013) |
| GPU code name | G96C | G71 |
| Market segment | Desktop | Laptop |
| Release date | 27 August 2008 (16 years ago) | 18 April 2006 (18 years ago) |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $79.99 | no data |
Detailed specifications
General parameters such as number of shaders, GPU core base clock and boost clock speeds, manufacturing process, texturing and calculation speed. Note that power consumption of some graphics cards can well exceed their nominal TDP, especially when overclocked.
| Pipelines / CUDA cores | 16 | 27 |
| Core clock speed | 550 MHz | 375 MHz |
| Boost clock speed | no data | 375 MHz |
| Number of transistors | 314 million | 278 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 55 nm | 90 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 50 Watt | 20 Watt |
| Maximum GPU temperature | 105 °C | no data |
| Texture fill rate | 4.400 | 7.500 |
| Floating-point processing power | 0.0448 TFLOPS | no data |
| ROPs | 4 | 16 |
| TMUs | 8 | 20 |
Form factor & compatibility
Information on compatibility with other computer components. Useful when choosing a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. For desktop graphics cards it's interface and bus (motherboard compatibility), additional power connectors (power supply compatibility).
| Laptop size | no data | large |
| Bus support | PCI-E 2.0 | no data |
| Interface | PCIe 2.0 x16 | MXM-II |
| Length | 168 mm | no data |
| Height | 4.376" (11.1 cm) | no data |
| Width | 1-slot | no data |
| Supplementary power connectors | None | no data |
| SLI options | + | - |
VRAM capacity and type
Parameters of VRAM installed: its type, size, bus, clock and resulting bandwidth. Integrated GPUs have no dedicated video RAM and use a shared part of system RAM.
| Memory type | DDR2 | GDDR3 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 512 MB | 512 MB |
| Memory bus width | 128 Bit | 256 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 400 MHz | 500 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 12.8 GB/s | 32 GB/s |
| Shared memory | no data | - |
Connectivity and outputs
Types and number of video connectors present on the reviewed GPUs. As a rule, data in this section is precise only for desktop reference ones (so-called Founders Edition for NVIDIA chips). OEM manufacturers may change the number and type of output ports, while for notebook cards availability of certain video outputs ports depends on the laptop model rather than on the card itself.
| Display Connectors | Dual Link DVI | No outputs |
| Multi monitor support | + | no data |
| HDMI | + | - |
| Maximum VGA resolution | 2048x1536 | no data |
| Audio input for HDMI | S/PDIF | no data |
API compatibility
List of supported 3D and general-purpose computing APIs, including their specific versions.
| DirectX | 11.1 (10_0) | 9.0c (9_3) |
| Shader Model | 4.0 | 3.0 |
| OpenGL | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| OpenCL | 1.1 | N/A |
| Vulkan | N/A | N/A |
| CUDA | + | - |
Synthetic benchmark performance
Non-gaming benchmark results comparison. The combined score is measured on a 0-100 point scale.
Combined synthetic benchmark score
This is our combined benchmark score. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.
Passmark
This is the most ubiquitous GPU benchmark. It gives the graphics card a thorough evaluation under various types of load, providing four separate benchmarks for Direct3D versions 9, 10, 11 and 12 (the last being done in 4K resolution if possible), and few more tests engaging DirectCompute capabilities.
Gaming performance
Let's see how good the compared graphics cards are for gaming. Particular gaming benchmark results are measured in FPS.
FPS performance in popular games
Full HD
Low Preset
| Counter-Strike 2 | 8−9
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8−9
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| Cyberpunk 2077 | 2−3
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2−3
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Full HD
Medium Preset
| Counter-Strike 2 | 8−9
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8−9
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| Cyberpunk 2077 | 2−3
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2−3
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| Forza Horizon 4 | 6−7
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6−7
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| Red Dead Redemption 2 | 4−5
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4−5
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Full HD
High Preset
| Counter-Strike 2 | 8−9
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8−9
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| Cyberpunk 2077 | 2−3
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2−3
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| Far Cry 5 | 7−8
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7−8
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| Forza Horizon 4 | 6−7
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6−7
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| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 8−9
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8−9
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| Red Dead Redemption 2 | 4−5
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4−5
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| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 5−6
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5−6
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| World of Tanks | 14−16
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14−16
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Full HD
Ultra Preset
| Counter-Strike 2 | 8−9
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8−9
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| Cyberpunk 2077 | 2−3
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2−3
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| Far Cry 5 | 7−8
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7−8
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| Forza Horizon 4 | 6−7
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6−7
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| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 8−9
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8−9
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1440p
High Preset
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 2−3
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2−3
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| World of Tanks | 0−1 | 0−1 |
1440p
Ultra Preset
| Counter-Strike 2 | 9−10
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9−10
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| Cyberpunk 2077 | 2−3
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2−3
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| Far Cry 5 | 4−5
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4−5
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| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 2−3
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2−3
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| Valorant | 5−6
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5−6
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4K
High Preset
| Dota 2 | 14−16
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14−16
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| Grand Theft Auto V | 14−16
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14−16
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| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 1−2
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1−2
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| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 14−16
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14−16
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4K
Ultra Preset
| Battlefield 5 | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 1−2
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1−2
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| Dota 2 | 14−16
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14−16
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| Valorant | 1−2
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1−2
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All in all, in popular games:
- there's a draw in 32 tests (100%)
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 0.44 | 0.46 |
| Recency | 27 August 2008 | 18 April 2006 |
| Chip lithography | 55 nm | 90 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 50 Watt | 20 Watt |
9400 GT has an age advantage of 2 years, and a 63.6% more advanced lithography process.
Go 7900 GS, on the other hand, has a 4.5% higher aggregate performance score, and 150% lower power consumption.
Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between GeForce 9400 GT and GeForce Go 7900 GS.
Be aware that GeForce 9400 GT is a desktop card while GeForce Go 7900 GS is a notebook one.
Should you still have questions concerning choice between the reviewed GPUs, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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