FirePro V8700 vs GeForce 940MX

FirePro V8700

2011Core: 725 MHz

GeForce 940MX

2016Core: 795 MHzBoost: 861 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro V8700

150

1,539

+2.0%

Radeon R5 M435

Radeon HD 8600/8700M

Radeon R5 430 OEM

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U

1,509

0.0%

GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel)

GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU

TITAN V

About G3D Mark

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.

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. The FirePro V8700 is positioned at rank 347 and the GeForce 940MX is on rank 300, so the GeForce 940MX offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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

Performance Per Dollar FirePro V8700

#332

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

14343%

#347

FirePro V8700

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $170

100%

#348

Quadro FX 3800

MSRP: $799|Avg: $20

100%

#350

GRID K520

MSRP: $3599|Avg: $50

95%

#351

GRID P40-12Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $5699

94%

#352

FirePro 2270

MSRP: $149|Avg: $30

92%

#353

FirePro 2460

MSRP: $180|Avg: $10

91%

#355

FirePro 3D V5700

MSRP: $599|Avg: $25

88%

#356

Quadro FX 580

MSRP: $199|Avg: $500

88%

#357

GRID M60-1B

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120

87%

#359

FireStream 9270

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $20

86%

#360

Quadro 400

MSRP: $169|Avg: $500

85%

#361

FirePro 2260

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

85%

#362

Quadro FX 380 LP

MSRP: $169|Avg: $15

83%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce 940MX

#62

GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $350

99%

#290

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

719%

#292

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

652%

#293

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

650%

#297

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

592%

#298

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

587%

#300

GeForce 940MX

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

100%

#301

GeForce MX130

MSRP: $120|Avg: $50

100%

#302

Arc Graphics 130V

MSRP: $300|Avg: $250

100%

#303

Radeon R5 430

MSRP: $59|Avg: $50

100%

#304

GeForce MX150

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

99%

#307

GeForce MX450

MSRP: $250|Avg: $200

99%

#308

Arc Graphics 140V

MSRP: $350|Avg: $300

98%

#309

Radeon R7 A8-8650

MSRP: $49|Avg: $20

97%

#312

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C

MSRP: $99|Avg: $30

94%

#314

GeForce GT 720A

MSRP: $40|Avg: $40

94%

#315

GeForce MX110

MSRP: $100|Avg: $40

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro V8700 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2% higher G3D Mark score and 700% more VRAM (4 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 940MX.

Insight	FirePro V8700	GeForce 940MX
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+700%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (254mm)	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce 940MX offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 940MX holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $170), it costs 71% less, resulting in a 233.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro V8700	GeForce 940MX
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+233.4%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($170)	✅More affordable ($50)

Performance Check

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

FirePro V8700 Benchmark Check

GeForce 940MX Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro V8700 and GeForce 940MX

FirePro V8700

The FirePro V8700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 24 2011. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The core clock speed is 725 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,539 points.

GeForce 940MX

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.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro V8700 scores 1,539 and the GeForce 940MX reaches 1,509 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro V8700 is built on TeraScale 3 while the GeForce 940MX uses Maxwell, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (FirePro V8700) vs 512 (GeForce 940MX). Raw compute: 1.856 TFLOPS (FirePro V8700) vs 0.8817 TFLOPS (GeForce 940MX).

Feature	FirePro V8700	GeForce 940MX
G3D Mark Score	1,539+2%	1,509
Architecture	TeraScale 3	Maxwell
Process Node	40 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1280+150%	512
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.856 TFLOPS+111%	0.8817 TFLOPS
ROPs	32+300%	8
TMUs	80+150%	32
L1 Cache	320 KB+25%	256 KB
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	1 MB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro V8700	GeForce 940MX
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro V8700 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce 940MX has 512 MB. The FirePro V8700 offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (FirePro V8700) vs 1 MB (GeForce 940MX) — the GeForce 940MX has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro V8700	GeForce 940MX
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+700%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	1 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 10.1 (FirePro V8700) vs 11.0 (GeForce 940MX). Vulkan: None vs 1.2. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 1.

Feature	FirePro V8700	GeForce 940MX
DirectX	10.1	11.0+9%
Vulkan	None	1.2
OpenGL	3.3	4.5+36%
Max Displays	2+100%	1

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (FirePro V8700) vs NVENC 2.0 (GeForce 940MX). Decoder: UVD 2.0 vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro V8700) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP,H.265 (GeForce 940MX).

Feature	FirePro V8700	GeForce 940MX
Encoder	None	NVENC 2.0
Decoder	UVD 2.0	PureVideo HD VP6
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP,H.265

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro V8700 draws 150W versus the GeForce 940MX's 23W — a 146.8% difference. The GeForce 940MX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro V8700) vs 350W (GeForce 940MX). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 254mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 60 vs 75°C.

Feature	FirePro V8700	GeForce 940MX
TDP	150W	23W-85%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	254mm	0mm
Height	111mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	60-20%	75°C
Perf/Watt	10.3	65.6+537%

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Value Analysis

The FirePro V8700 launched at $1499 MSRP and currently averages $170, while the GeForce 940MX launched at $100 and now averages $50. The GeForce 940MX costs 70.6% less ($120 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.1 (FirePro V8700) vs 30.2 (GeForce 940MX) — the GeForce 940MX offers 231.9% better value. The GeForce 940MX is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2011).