GeForce 940A vs Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce 940A

2015

Why buy it

✅Costs $120 less on MSRP ($80 MSRP vs $200 MSRP).
✅Delivers 158.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 13.8 vs 5.4 G3D/$ ($80 MSRP vs $200 MSRP).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (512 MB vs Unknown).
✅Less risky long-term buy than Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU: it remains the more sensible modern option while Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU is already obsolete for modern gaming.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌371.4% higher power demand at 33W vs 7W.

Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU

2018

Why buy it

✅Draws 7W instead of 33W, a 26W reduction.
✅More future proof: Unknown architecture on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 512 MB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2018-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
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150% HIGHER MSRP
$200 MSRPvs$80 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 5.4 vs 13.8 G3D/$ ($200 MSRP vs $80 MSRP).

GeForce 940A

2015

Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU

2018

Why buy it

✅Costs $120 less on MSRP ($80 MSRP vs $200 MSRP).
✅Delivers 158.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 13.8 vs 5.4 G3D/$ ($80 MSRP vs $200 MSRP).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (512 MB vs Unknown).
✅Less risky long-term buy than Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU: it remains the more sensible modern option while Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU is already obsolete for modern gaming.

Why buy it

✅Draws 7W instead of 33W, a 26W reduction.
✅More future proof: Unknown architecture on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌371.4% higher power demand at 33W vs 7W.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 512 MB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2018-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
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150% HIGHER MSRP
$200 MSRPvs$80 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 5.4 vs 13.8 G3D/$ ($200 MSRP vs $80 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce 940A better than Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 1,107 vs 1,072 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer GeForce 940A is the overall package: you are getting no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce 940A is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting more VRAM at 512 MB instead of Unknown. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce 940A can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $80 MSRP. GeForce 940A is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. GeForce 940A is about $120 cheaper on MSRP at $80 MSRP versus $200 MSRP, and you are getting 3.3% higher G3D Mark. Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU is the newer 2018 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture and lower power draw (7W vs 33W) than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU make more sense than GeForce 940A?

Yes. Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still fine for 1080p, but 1440p and especially 4K require more compromise. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (7W vs 33W), and staying closer to $200 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce 940A. The trade-off is that GeForce 940A currently gives you 3.3% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 158.2%.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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

Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce 940A	Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU
1080p
low	33 FPS	48 FPS
medium	20 FPS	39 FPS
high	14 FPS	32 FPS
ultra	8 FPS	24 FPS
1440p
low	20 FPS	36 FPS
medium	12 FPS	29 FPS
high	6 FPS	24 FPS
ultra	3 FPS	18 FPS
4K
low	8 FPS	24 FPS
medium	6 FPS	19 FPS
high	3 FPS	16 FPS
ultra	2 FPS	12 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce 940A	Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU
1080p
low	50 FPS	48 FPS
medium	40 FPS	39 FPS
high	32 FPS	32 FPS
ultra	19 FPS	24 FPS
1440p
low	20 FPS	36 FPS
medium	15 FPS	29 FPS
high	10 FPS	24 FPS
ultra	7 FPS	18 FPS
4K
low	6 FPS	24 FPS
medium	4 FPS	19 FPS
high	4 FPS	16 FPS
ultra	2 FPS	12 FPS

Open GeForce 940A Open Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce 940A	Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU
1080p
low	50 FPS	48 FPS
medium	40 FPS	39 FPS
high	33 FPS	32 FPS
ultra	25 FPS	24 FPS
1440p
low	37 FPS	36 FPS
medium	30 FPS	29 FPS
high	25 FPS	24 FPS
ultra	19 FPS	18 FPS
4K
low	25 FPS	24 FPS
medium	20 FPS	19 FPS
high	17 FPS	16 FPS
ultra	12 FPS	12 FPS

Open GeForce 940A Open Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce 940A	Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU
1080p
low	50 FPS	48 FPS
medium	40 FPS	39 FPS
high	33 FPS	32 FPS
ultra	25 FPS	24 FPS
1440p
low	37 FPS	36 FPS
medium	30 FPS	29 FPS
high	25 FPS	24 FPS
ultra	19 FPS	18 FPS
4K
low	25 FPS	24 FPS
medium	20 FPS	19 FPS
high	17 FPS	16 FPS
ultra	12 FPS	12 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 940A and Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU

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.

Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU

The Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU is manufactured by Qualcomm. It was released in December 6 2018. The thermal design power (TDP) is 7W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,072 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 940A scores 1,107 and the Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU reaches 1,072 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance.

Feature	GeForce 940A	Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU
G3D Mark Score	1,107+3%	1,072
Process Node	28 nm	5 nm

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce 940A gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce 940A	Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce 940A comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU has 0 MB. The GeForce 940A offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.

Feature	GeForce 940A	Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	System

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 940A draws 33W versus the Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU's 7W — a 130% difference. The Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 940A) vs 1W (Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU). Power connectors: Legacy vs Integrated.

Feature	GeForce 940A	Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU
TDP	33W	7W-79%
Recommended PSU	350W	1W-100%
Power Connector	Legacy	Integrated
Length	0mm	—
Height	0mm	—
Slots	0	—
Temp (Load)	75°C	—
Perf/Watt	33.5	153.1+357%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce 940A launched at $80 MSRP, while the Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU launched at $200. The GeForce 940A costs 60% less ($120 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 13.8 (GeForce 940A) vs 5.4 (Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU) — the GeForce 940A offers 155.6% better value. The Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2015).