GeForce 8400 GS Rev. 3

Reference GPU

Tesla 2.0 GeForce 8 Series Desktop Desktop DDR2 2010 NVIDIA

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At a Glance

Entry Type: Reference GPU
Architecture: Tesla 2.0
Series: GeForce 8 Series
GPU Die: GT218S
Launch Date: 2010-07-12
CUDA Cores: 8
TMUs: 4
ROPs: 4
Memory: 512 MB DDR2
Bus Width: 64-bit
TDP/TBP: 25 W
Rec. PSU: 200 W
Interface: PCIe 2.0 x16
Data Confidence: Partial

GPU Specs

Identity
Entry Type	Reference GPU
Official Name	NVIDIA GeForce 8400 GS Rev. 3
GPU Codename	GT218S
Architecture	Tesla 2.0
Launch Date	2010-07-12
Market Segment Notes	Desktop in GeForce 8 Series
Core Specs
GPU Die	GT218S
Chip Variant / Package	BGA-533
Process Node	TSMC 40 nm
Transistor Count	0.26 billion
Die Size	57 mm²
CUDA Cores	8
SM Count	1
TMUs	4
ROPs	4
Base Clock	520 MHz
Boost Clock	520 MHz
Pixel Fillrate	2.08 GP/s
Texture Fillrate	2.08 GT/s
FP32 Throughput	0.02 TFLOPS
Memory
Memory Size	512 MB
Memory Type	DDR2
Memory Bus Width	64-bit
Memory Clock	400 MHz
Memory Bandwidth	6.4 GB/s
L2 Cache	MB
Board and Display
TDP / TBP	25 W
Recommended PSU	200 W
Power Connectors	None
Interface	PCIe 2.0 x16
Display Outputs	1x DVI, 1x VGA, 1x S-Video
Slot Width	Single-slot, 170 mm length
Card Length	170 mm
Board Partner Model	Reference or OEM specification
Reference Design	NVIDIA reference design
Board Partner Notes	Exact retail board models can differ in cooler, PCB, clocks, display outputs, BIOS behavior, and power connector layout.
Software
CUDA Compute Capability	1.2
Shader Model	4.1
DirectX Support	DirectX 10.1
OpenGL Support	OpenGL 3.3
OpenCL Support	OpenCL 1.1
Driver Branch Notes	Driver support depends on architecture, operating system, and current NVIDIA driver branch.
Windows Support Notes	Check the current NVIDIA driver branch and OEM support policy for this exact GPU.
Linux Support Notes	Check the current NVIDIA Linux driver branch, distribution packages, and kernel compatibility for this exact GPU.

Overview

GeForce 8400 GS Rev. 3 is an NVIDIA GPU entry in the GeForce 8 Series family. It is listed with Tesla 2.0 architecture and GT218S silicon.

Key reference data: 8 CUDA cores/shaders, 512 MB DDR2 memory, 64-bit memory bus, 25 W board power class.

Board-partner cards can vary in cooler, PCB, display outputs, clocks, BIOS behavior, and power connector layout.

Why It Mattered

GeForce 8400 GS Rev. 3 belongs to the Tesla 2.0 and GeForce 8 Series era around 2010, when PC graphics cards varied heavily by bus, memory chips, BIOS, cooler, and display outputs. Tracking the exact model helps retro builders distinguish period-correct boards from similarly named variants.

Collector Notes

For archival use, record the board vendor, PCB revision, bus type, memory chips and capacity, BIOS version, cooler or fan, display outputs, TV-out or DVI adapter cables, and photos of both sides of the card.

Used-Market Caution

Before buying used, confirm PCI or AGP voltage compatibility, required legacy driver and OS support, visible capacitor damage, fan noise, memory artifacts, missing breakout cables, and whether the card has been tested in period-correct hardware.

Known Issues

Known issues pending source review.

SourcesPartial

Sources reviewed: 2026-06-20

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Specifications are currently based on reference/spec-dump sources. Historical notes require additional source review.

Data confidence and source status

Partial entry. Core specifications may be present, but history, variant notes, known issues, and source review may be incomplete.

Verified: core specifications and historical notes have been reviewed against listed sources.
Partial: core specifications may be present, but history, variant notes, known issues, and source review may be incomplete.
Imported: spec-only imported entry pending editorial source review.
Needs source review: narrative notes are incomplete until reviewed.

Independent reference sources

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Derived datasets and spec dumps

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Collector Notes

Used-Market Caution

Known Issues

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