GeForce 940M vs GeForce 940A

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.

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

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce 940A

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Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

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784%

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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%

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Radeon RX 640

MSRP: $159|Avg: $55

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Iris Pro Graphics P580

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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%

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GeForce 730A

MSRP: $60|Avg: $20

92%

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GeForce GT 745A

MSRP: $99|Avg: $20

90%

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GeForce 710A

MSRP: $35|Avg: $62

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce 940M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.3% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (2 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 940M	GeForce 940A
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.3%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+300%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce 940M 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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 940M and GeForce 940A

GeForce 940M

The GeForce 940M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1072 MHz to 1176 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,133 points.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 940M scores 1,133 and the GeForce 940A reaches 1,107 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 940M is built on Maxwell while the GeForce 940A uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 940M) vs 384 (GeForce 940A). Raw compute: 0.9032 TFLOPS (GeForce 940M) vs 0.8632 TFLOPS (GeForce 940A). Boost clocks: 1176 MHz vs 1124 MHz.

Feature	GeForce 940M	GeForce 940A
G3D Mark Score	1,133+2%	1,107
Architecture	Maxwell	Maxwell
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.9032 TFLOPS+5%	0.8632 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1176 MHz+5%	1124 MHz
ROPs	8	8
TMUs	24+50%	16
L1 Cache	192 KB	192 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 940M	GeForce 940A
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 940M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce 940A has 512 MB. The GeForce 940M offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce 940M	GeForce 940A
VRAM Capacity	2 GB+300%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB	1 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce 940M) vs 11.0 (GeForce 940A). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.

Feature	GeForce 940M	GeForce 940A
DirectX	12 (11_0)+9%	11.0
Vulkan	1.1	1.2+9%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4+300%	1

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Maxwell) (GeForce 940M) vs NVENC 2 (GeForce 940A). Decoder: PureVideo HD (VP6) vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce 940M) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 (GeForce 940A).

Feature	GeForce 940M	GeForce 940A
Encoder	NVENC (Maxwell)	NVENC 2
Decoder	PureVideo HD (VP6)	PureVideo HD VP6
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 940M draws 33W versus the GeForce 940A's 33W — a 0% difference. The GeForce 940A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 940M) vs 350W (GeForce 940A). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 75°C.