| Article Index |
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| Cheap Cards - GeForce 8400 vs. Radeon 2400 Series Comparison |
| Page 2 - Performance |
| Page 3 - 3DMark06 |
| Page 5 - Prey |
| Page 6 - Lost Planet (DirectX 10) |
| Page 7 - Conclusion |
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Conclusion:
Aside from the tests done in low resolutions where it performed well, the 8400GS from nVidia has shown itself to be somewhat lacking in performance compared to the 2400XT from ATI, with something really choking its performance in the higher resolutions. Despite this, it performed well when you consider it is well behind the 2400XT in terms of core and memory speed, and as the 8400GS is about 20% cheaper than the 2400XT it makes it hard to pick a winner in terms of best “Bang for your Buck” performance.
If you’re running your games and other 3D programs in relatively high resolutions or with Anti-Aliasing then the 2400XT would be the card for you, however due to the 8400GS’s low price and still respectable performance, especially under DirectX 10, it shouldn’t be dismissed.
On performance alone, I would buy the 2400XT without a doubt, but those buying these cards will obviously want the best value, and as the 8400GS will save you around $20 for only a minor performance drop in certain areas, so it’s a very hard choice, and I have to say the 8400GS probably gives the best value from the three.
The 2400Pro just doesn’t cut it when you consider it’s the same price as the 8400GS with less performance, the choice between those two is obvious.
Despite which one I’d choose, it’s great to know there are such competent performers out there for well under AU$100, it means that a low-end or budget PC doesn’t have to lack some semblance of 3D performance.
These products can be purchased online at www.techbuy.com.au (Radeon 2400, GeForce 8400GS)
