GeForce 940M
VS
HD Graphics 630

GeForce 940M vs HD Graphics 630

NVIDIA

GeForce 940M

2015Core: 1072 MHzBoost: 1176 MHz
VS

HD Graphics 630

2017Core: 350 MHzBoost: 1000 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. 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 HD Graphics 630

#340
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
977%
#342
886%
#343
884%
#347
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
803%
#348
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
798%
#350
HD Graphics 630
MSRP: $100|Avg: $30
100%
#351
Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition
MSRP: $450|Avg: $450
100%
#354
Radeon R7 M370
MSRP: $130|Avg: $40
98%
#357
Radeon 625
MSRP: $100|Avg: $50
97%
#359
Radeon R7 M350
MSRP: $100|Avg: $100
96%
#360
GeForce 920MX
MSRP: $100|Avg: $54
96%
#361
96%
#362
Radeon HD 7670A
MSRP: $100|Avg: $40
95%
#363
Radeon Vega 8
MSRP: $150|Avg: $40
94%
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% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (2 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the HD Graphics 630.

InsightGeForce 940MHD Graphics 630
Performance
Leading raw performance (+2%)
Lower raw frame rates (-2%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Generation 9.5 (2016−2020))
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 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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 940M and HD Graphics 630

NVIDIA

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.

Intel

HD Graphics 630

The HD Graphics 630 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in January 1 2017. It features the Generation 9.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 350 MHz to 1000 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm++ process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,111 points.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce 940M scores 1,133 and the HD Graphics 630 reaches 1,111 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 940M is built on Maxwell while the HD Graphics 630 uses Generation 9.5, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm++. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 940M) vs 192 (HD Graphics 630). Raw compute: 0.9032 TFLOPS (GeForce 940M) vs 0.384 TFLOPS (HD Graphics 630). Boost clocks: 1176 MHz vs 1000 MHz.

FeatureGeForce 940MHD Graphics 630
G3D Mark Score
1,133+2%
1,111
Architecture
Maxwell
Generation 9.5
Process Node
28 nm
14 nm++
Shading Units
384+100%
192
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.9032 TFLOPS+135%
0.384 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1176 MHz+18%
1000 MHz
ROPs
8+167%
3
TMUs
24
24

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce 940MHD Graphics 630
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 HD Graphics 630 has 0 MB. The GeForce 940M offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.

FeatureGeForce 940MHD Graphics 630
VRAM Capacity
2 GB
Shared System RAM
Memory Type
GDDR5
Shared
Memory Bandwidth
Unknown
System
Bus Width
128-bit
System
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 940M draws 33W versus the HD Graphics 630's 15W — a 75% difference. The HD Graphics 630 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 940M) vs 1W (HD Graphics 630). Power connectors: Legacy vs Integrated.

FeatureGeForce 940MHD Graphics 630
TDP
33W
15W-55%
Recommended PSU
350W
1W-100%
Power Connector
Legacy
Integrated
Length
0mm
Height
0mm
Slots
0
Temp (Load)
75
Perf/Watt
34.3
74.1+116%
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Value Analysis

The HD Graphics 630 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2015).

FeatureGeForce 940MHD Graphics 630
MSRP
$100
Avg Price (30d)
$30
Codename
GM108
Kaby Lake GT2
Release
March 13 2015
January 1 2017
Ranking
#847
#823