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EVGA

EVGA GeForce 8400 GS 512-P3-1301-KR graphics card

SKU CH-SVX2-MTTGF

Entry-level PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphics card with 512 MB DDR3 memory, 8 CUDA cores at 1230 MHz and DVI, HDMI plus D-SUB outputs

  • Graphics processorGeForce 8400 GS
  • Memory capacity512 MB
  • Interface typePCI Express 2.0 x16
  • CUDA core count8
  • Highest resolution2560 × 1600
  • Type of memoryDDR3
  • Entry-level PCI Express 2.0 x16 upgrade for older systems
  • 512 MB DDR3 memory handles basic desktop and video tasks
  • 8 CUDA cores at 1230 MHz shader clock accelerate simple compute workloads
  • HDMI, DVI and D-SUB outputs drive up to 2560 x 1600 resolution
  • 520 MHz core clock with 400 MHz RAMDAC keeps legacy apps running smoothly

EVGA GeForce 8400 GS graphics card

The EVGA GeForce 8400 GS is an entry-level graphics card built for basic desktop display and legacy system upgrades. It connects through a PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot and provides 512MB of DDR3 memory on a 32-bit interface. The card suits office PCs or older workstations needing digital and analogue video outputs.

Sustained load behaviour with 8 CUDA cores

With only 8 CUDA cores running at a 1230 MHz shader clock the card handles light 2D workloads and video playback without stress. The 520 MHz core clock and 400 MHz RAMDAC deliver stable output for extended sessions at modest resolutions. Heavy 3D tasks or modern compute loads will saturate the limited parallel resources quickly.

32-bit memory interface decides fit

The 32-bit memory bus paired with 512MB DDR3 at 1200 MHz effective clock caps bandwidth for texture and frame-buffer operations. This specification determines whether the card can drive a 2560 x 1600 panel smoothly for desktop use. Buyers needing higher throughput should select a wider bus design.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Desktop GPUs & Video Cards, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $41.99
Cheaper than about 97% of the 4,285 comparable items (median $354.99).
Memory capacity 512 MB
Lower than about 99% of the 3,563 comparable items (median 8 GB).
CUDA core count 8
Lower than about 99% of the 1,946 comparable items (median 4,352).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameEVGA
Model name512-P3-1301-KR
Performance
Shader clock1230 MHz
Processor
TDP rating20 W
Memory
Type of memoryDDR3
Display
Highest resolution2560 × 1600
Graphics
Graphics processorGeForce 8400 GS
Memory capacity512 MB
CUDA core count8
Core frequency520 MHz
Chipset makerNVIDIA
Effective memory speed1200 MHz
Memory bus width32-Bit
DirectX support10
OpenGL supportOpenGL
Multi-GPU supportNo
Audio & video
TV tunerNone
HDCP supportYes
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI Express 2.0 x16
HDMI ports1 x HDMI
D-Sub ports1 x D-SUB
DVI ports1 x DVI
Dual-link DVI supportYes
Size & build
Form factorLow Profile Ready
Max graphics card length159 mm
Card size6.23 in × 2.71 in
Slots occupiedSingle Slot
In the box
Includes low-profile bracketNo
More details
Cooling solutionFanless
RAMDAC400 MHz

Questions about this item

How much power does the GeForce 8400 GS draw and will it run hot in a small case all day?

The card uses a low-power GeForce 8400 GS GPU with only 8 CUDA cores clocked at 520 MHz, so heat output stays modest and a standard case fan is usually enough.

My motherboard only has a PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot — will this card work without an adapter?

Yes, the interface is PCI Express 2.0 x16, so it fits directly into that slot with no adapter or extra power cable needed.

I still use a VGA monitor; can I connect it alongside a newer HDMI display at the same time?

The card provides one D-SUB (VGA), one DVI and one HDMI port, so you can drive a legacy VGA screen and a modern HDMI panel simultaneously.

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