GeForce 940A vs GeForce GTX 1650

GeForce 940A

2015Core: 1029 MHzBoost: 1124 MHz

GeForce GTX 1650

2019Core: 1485 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce 940A

1,107

0.0%

GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel)

RTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile

GeForce RTX 4060

GeForce GTX 1650

7,869

+610.8%

GeForce GTX 880M SLI

GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448

GeForce GTX 960

GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel)

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

GeForce GTX 1080

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

GeForce RTX 3070 Ti

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. The GeForce 940A is positioned at rank #320 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. 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 940A

#310

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

784%

#312

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

711%

#313

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

709%

#317

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

645%

#318

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

641%

#320

GeForce 940A

MSRP: $80|Avg: $80

100%

#323

Radeon RX 640

MSRP: $159|Avg: $55

99%

#326

Iris Pro Graphics P580

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

98%

#327

Radeon E8870PCIe

MSRP: $250|Avg: $200

97%

#330

Arc Graphics 140T

MSRP: $350|Avg: $300

93%

#331

Radeon 680M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $80

92%

#333

GeForce 730A

MSRP: $60|Avg: $20

92%

#334

GeForce GT 745A

MSRP: $99|Avg: $20

90%

#335

GeForce 710A

MSRP: $35|Avg: $62

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce GTX 1650 uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce GTX 1650 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 940A lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1650 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 610.8% 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 940A.

Insight	GeForce 940A	GeForce GTX 1650
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-610.8%)	✅Leading raw performance (+610.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+700%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1650 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $75 versus $80 for the GeForce 940A, it costs 6% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 658.2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce 940A	GeForce GTX 1650
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+658.2%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($80)	✅More affordable ($75)

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.

GeForce 940A Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1650 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 940A and GeForce GTX 1650

GeForce 940A

The GeForce 940A is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1029 MHz to 1124 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,107 points.

GeForce GTX 1650

The GeForce GTX 1650 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 23 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1485 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,869 points. Launch price was $149.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce 940A scores 1,107 versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 7,869 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 610.8%. The GeForce 940A is built on Maxwell while the GeForce GTX 1650 uses Turing, both on 28 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 940A) vs 896 (GeForce GTX 1650). Raw compute: 0.8632 TFLOPS (GeForce 940A) vs 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650). Boost clocks: 1124 MHz vs 1665 MHz.

Feature	GeForce 940A	GeForce GTX 1650
G3D Mark Score	1,107	7,869+611%
Architecture	Maxwell	Turing
Process Node	28 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	384	896+133%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.8632 TFLOPS	2.984 TFLOPS+246%
Boost Clock	1124 MHz	1665 MHz+48%
ROPs	8	32+300%
TMUs	16	56+250%
L1 Cache	192 KB	896 KB+367%
L2 Cache	1 MB	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 940A	GeForce GTX 1650
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce 940A comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1650 has 4 GB. The GeForce GTX 1650 offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce 940A	GeForce GTX 1650
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	4 GB+700%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	128 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB	1 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce 940A) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1650). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce 940A	GeForce GTX 1650
DirectX	11.0	12+9%
Vulkan	1.2	1.4+17%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	1	3+200%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 2 (GeForce 940A) vs NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs NVDEC 4th gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 (GeForce 940A) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650).

Feature	GeForce 940A	GeForce GTX 1650
Encoder	NVENC 2	NVENC 5th gen (Volta)
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP6	NVDEC 4th gen
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 940A draws 33W versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 75W — a 77.8% difference. The GeForce 940A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 940A) vs 300W (GeForce GTX 1650). Power connectors: Legacy vs None. Card length: 0mm vs 229mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 70°C.

Feature	GeForce 940A	GeForce GTX 1650
TDP	33W-56%	75W
Recommended PSU	350W	300W-14%
Power Connector	Legacy	None
Length	0mm	229mm
Height	0mm	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	75°C	70°C-7%
Perf/Watt	33.5	104.9+213%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce 940A launched at $80 MSRP and currently averages $80, while the GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 and now averages $75. The GeForce GTX 1650 costs 6.3% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 13.8 (GeForce 940A) vs 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 660.1% better value. The GeForce GTX 1650 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2015).