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GPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

GeForce 8400 GS vs GeForce GT 1030

The GeForce 8400 GS is much slower than the GeForce GT 1030 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one GPU is out of stock.

  • Up to 195% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 10 years and 3 months newer
  • Available for $99.99

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

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GeForce GT 1030 ranks 2 points higher.

FP32 Computehelp
NVIDIA GeForce 8400 GS Logo
GeForce 8400 GS
29.38 TFLOPS
NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030 Logo
GeForce GT 1030
1127.4 TFLOPS

GeForce GT 1030 has 3737% more compute power.

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NVIDIA GeForce 8400 GS Logo
GeForce 8400 GS
1.836 GP/s
NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030 Logo
GeForce GT 1030
23.49 GP/s

GeForce GT 1030 fills pixels 1179% faster.

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NVIDIA GeForce 8400 GS Logo
GeForce 8400 GS
3.672 GT/s
NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030 Logo
GeForce GT 1030
35.23 GT/s

GeForce GT 1030 maps textures 859% faster.

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GeForce GT 1030 has 1.75 GB more VRAM.

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NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030 Logo
GeForce GT 1030
48.06 GB/s

GeForce GT 1030 moves data 651% faster.

TDPhelp

GeForce GT 1030 draws 10W less power.

DDR2
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GDDR5
64-bit
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64-bit
GeForce 8 (8400)
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GeForce 10
Desktop
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Desktop
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Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, GeForce 8400 GS or GeForce GT 1030?expand_more
Neither, they're within 1% of each other across 100+ games. Pick based on price, availability, or VRAM.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, GeForce 8400 GS or GeForce GT 1030?expand_more
They trade blows depending on the game. Toggle the resolution selector above to compare per-game FPS at 1440p and 4K.
differenceWhat is the difference between GeForce 8400 GS and GeForce GT 1030?expand_more
Performance: GeForce 8400 GS scores 0/100, GeForce GT 1030 scores 2/100. They also differ in VRAM, memory bandwidth, power draw, and compute performance. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the GeForce 8400 GS or GeForce GT 1030 bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your CPU. Swap the paired CPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the GeForce 8400 GS or GeForce GT 1030?expand_more
Both are solid choices. Compare your current GPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.
memoryDoes VRAM matter when comparing the GeForce 8400 GS and GeForce GT 1030?expand_more
Yes, more VRAM helps at higher resolutions and in modded games. Check the specs section above to compare memory capacity and bandwidth between both GPUs.

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