GeForce 940A
VS
UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU)

GeForce 940A vs UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU)

NVIDIA

GeForce 940A

2015Core: 1029 MHzBoost: 1124 MHz
VS
Intel

UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU)

2021Core: 350 MHzBoost: 800 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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
711%
#313
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 UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU) is significantly newer (2021 vs 2015). The UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU) 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 940A is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (512 MB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU).

InsightGeForce 940AUHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU)
Performance
Leading raw performance (+0.6%)
Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
Gen. 11 (2021) (10nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
✅ More VRAM (+100+%)
❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce 940A remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 940A and UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU)

NVIDIA

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.

Intel

UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU)

The UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU) is manufactured by Intel. It was released in January 11 2021. It features the Gen. 11 architecture. The core clock ranges from 350 MHz to 800 MHz. It has 24 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 4W. Manufactured using 10 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,100 points.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce 940A scores 1,107 and the UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU) reaches 1,100 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 940A is built on Maxwell while the UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU) uses Gen. 11, both on 28 nm vs 10 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 940A) vs 24 (UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU)). Boost clocks: 1124 MHz vs 800 MHz.

FeatureGeForce 940AUHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU)
G3D Mark Score
1,107
1,100
Architecture
Maxwell
Gen. 11
Process Node
28 nm
10 nm
Shading Units
384+1500%
24
Boost Clock
1124 MHz+41%
800 MHz

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce 940AUHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU)
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 GeForce 940A comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU) has 0 MB. The GeForce 940A offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.

FeatureGeForce 940AUHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU)
VRAM Capacity
0.5 GB
Shared System RAM
Memory Type
GDDR5
Shared
Memory Bandwidth
Unknown
System
Bus Width
128-bit
System
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce 940A) vs 12 (12_1) (UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU)). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 3.

FeatureGeForce 940AUHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU)
DirectX
11.0
12 (12_1)+9%
Vulkan
1.2
1.3+8%
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
1
3+200%
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 2 (GeForce 940A) vs QuickSync (UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU)). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs QuickSync. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 (GeForce 940A) vs H.264,H.265,VP8,VP9 (UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU)).

FeatureGeForce 940AUHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU)
Encoder
NVENC 2
QuickSync
Decoder
PureVideo HD VP6
QuickSync
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4
H.264,H.265,VP8,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 940A draws 33W versus the UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU)'s 4W — a 156.8% difference. The UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 940A) vs 1W (UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU)). Power connectors: Legacy vs Integrated. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80.

FeatureGeForce 940AUHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU)
TDP
33W
4W-88%
Recommended PSU
350W
1W-100%
Power Connector
Legacy
Integrated
Length
0mm
0mm
Height
0mm
0mm
Slots
0
0
Temp (Load)
75°C-6%
80
Perf/Watt
33.5
275.0+721%
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Value Analysis

The GeForce 940A launched at $80 MSRP and currently averages $80, while the UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU) launched at $0 and now averages $0. The UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU) costs 100+% less ($80 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 13.8 (GeForce 940A) vs Infinity (UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU)) — the UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU) offers Infinity% better value. The UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU) is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2015).

FeatureGeForce 940AUHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU)
MSRP
$80
$0-100%
Avg Price (30d)
$80
$0-100%
Performance per Dollar
13.8
Infinity
Codename
GM108
Gen. 11
Release
March 13 2015
January 11 2021
Ranking
#853
#918