G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Overview

The GeForce 940MX is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 28 2016. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 795 MHz to 861 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 23W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,509 points.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce 940MX

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Iris Xe Graphics G7

MSRP: $200|Avg: $100

110%

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Radeon HD 2900 XT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $20

109%

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GeForce 8200

MSRP: $40|Avg: $5

109%

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GeForce 810A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

109%

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Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

108%

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Radeon RX 6600S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

108%

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Radeon R9 M390X

MSRP: $550|Avg: $120

108%

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Radeon R5 M430

MSRP: $99|Avg: $20

108%

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Radeon HD 7670

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

106%

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Radeon RX 8060S

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

106%

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Radeon 630

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

104%

#457

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE

MSRP: $99|Avg: $60

103%

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GeForce GTX 760A

MSRP: $249|Avg: $40

102%

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GeForce GTX 460M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

101%

#460

Radeon R7 M465

MSRP: $120|Avg: $35

100%

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GeForce 940MX

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

100%

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Radeon R9 M270X

MSRP: $250|Avg: $40

100%

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Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

99%

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Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire

MSRP: $800|Avg: $200

99%

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GeForce MX550

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

99%

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Radeon R5 M330

MSRP: $120|Avg: $20

99%

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Radeon R9 M365X

MSRP: $250|Avg: $50

98%

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Iris Pro Graphics 5200

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

97%

#469

Radeon R9 M470

MSRP: $350|Avg: $80

97%

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GeForce GT 520MX

MSRP: $45|Avg: $10

96%

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Radeon R7 M260X

MSRP: $139|Avg: $35

96%

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Radeon R5 M435

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

95%

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GeForce 310

MSRP: $45|Avg: $5

95%

#474

Radeon HD 7570M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $15

93%

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Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

93%

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GeForce 210

MSRP: $50|Avg: $5

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for GeForce 940MX across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of GeForce 940MX specifications and capabilities.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 940MX scores 1,509 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Entry Level tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the Maxwell (2014−2017) architecture (codename: GM107), manufactured on a 28 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 512 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 32 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 8 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 0.8817 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 861 MHz from a base of 795 MHz.

Specification	GeForce 940MX
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score	1,509
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation	Maxwell (2014−2017)
CodenameInternal GPU die codename	GM107
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient	28 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute	512
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling	32
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending	8
Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load	861 MHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency	795 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance	0.8817 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second	27.55 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation	PCIe 3.0 x16
Transistor Count	1,870 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#764

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce 940MX is equipped with 0.5 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 128-bit memory bus, delivering Unknown of bandwidth. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.

Specification	GeForce 940MX
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures	0.5 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generation	GDDR5
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth	128-bit
Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate	8 Gbps
BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAM	Unknown
L1 Cache	256 kB
L2 Cache	1024 kB

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Advanced Features & APIs

Graphics API support: DirectX 11.0, Vulkan 1.2, OpenGL 4.5— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.

Specification	GeForce 940MX
NVIDIA Reflex	❌ Not Supported
DLSS Frame Generation	❌ Not Supported
DLSS Super Resolution	❌ Not Supported
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version	11.0
VulkanCross-platform graphics API	1.2
OpenGLLegacy graphics API	4.5
Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL)	CUDA 5.0
Multi-GPUSLI/CrossFire/NVLink support	Optimus

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Display & Media

Display outputs: 1x Internal — supports up to 1 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: NVENC 2.0, decoder: PureVideo HD VP6— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP,H.265.

Specification	GeForce 940MX
Internal PortsNumber of Internal display connectors	1x
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors	1
Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version	NVENC 2.0
Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version	PureVideo HD VP6
CodecsSupported video compression formats	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP,H.265

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 940MX draws 23 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: PCIe-powered. Physical size: 0mm long, 0mm tall, occupying 0 expansion slots— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 45°C at idle, 75°C under load.

Specification	GeForce 940MX
TDPPower consumption under load	23 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage	350W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type	PCIe-powered
Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance	0mm
Card Height	0mm
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied	0-slot
Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle	45°C
Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load	75°C

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Value Analysis

At an average price of $50 (MSRP: $100), the GeForce 940MX delivers 30 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #764 among all indexed GPUs.

Specification	GeForce 940MX
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price	$100
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days	$50
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#764
Release Date	June 28 2016
Release Year	2016