GeForce 940MX vs GeForce GTX 550 Ti

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 940MX is positioned at rank #300 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 940MX

#62

GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $350

99%

#290

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

719%

#292

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

652%

#293

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

650%

#297

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

592%

#298

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

587%

#300

GeForce 940MX

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

100%

#301

GeForce MX130

MSRP: $120|Avg: $50

100%

#302

Arc Graphics 130V

MSRP: $300|Avg: $250

100%

#303

Radeon R5 430

MSRP: $59|Avg: $50

100%

#304

GeForce MX150

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

99%

#307

GeForce MX450

MSRP: $250|Avg: $200

99%

#308

Arc Graphics 140V

MSRP: $350|Avg: $300

98%

#309

Radeon R7 A8-8650

MSRP: $49|Avg: $20

97%

#312

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C

MSRP: $99|Avg: $30

94%

#314

GeForce GT 720A

MSRP: $40|Avg: $40

94%

#315

GeForce MX110

MSRP: $100|Avg: $40

94%

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

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 550 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.2% higher G3D Mark score and 500% more VRAM (3 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 940MX.

Insight	GeForce 940MX	GeForce GTX 550 Ti
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+3.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+500%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 550 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 550 Ti holds the technical lead. Priced at $25 (vs $50), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 106.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce 940MX	GeForce GTX 550 Ti
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+106.5%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50)	✅More affordable ($25)

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 940MX Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 550 Ti Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 940MX and GeForce GTX 550 Ti

GeForce 940MX

The GeForce 940MX is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 28 2016. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 795 MHz to 861 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 23W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,509 points.

GeForce GTX 550 Ti

The GeForce GTX 550 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 15 2011. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 900 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 116W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,558 points. Launch price was $149.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 940MX scores 1,509 and the GeForce GTX 550 Ti reaches 1,558 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 940MX is built on Maxwell while the GeForce GTX 550 Ti uses Fermi 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 512 (GeForce 940MX) vs 192 (GeForce GTX 550 Ti). Raw compute: 0.8817 TFLOPS (GeForce 940MX) vs 0.6912 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 550 Ti).

Feature	GeForce 940MX	GeForce GTX 550 Ti
G3D Mark Score	1,509	1,558+3%
Architecture	Maxwell	Fermi 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	512+167%	192
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.8817 TFLOPS+28%	0.6912 TFLOPS
ROPs	8	24+200%
TMUs	32	32
L1 Cache	256 KB	256 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB+163%	0.38 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 940MX	GeForce GTX 550 Ti
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 940MX comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 550 Ti has 3 GB. The GeForce GTX 550 Ti offers 500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 940MX) vs 0.38 MB (GeForce GTX 550 Ti) — the GeForce 940MX has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce 940MX	GeForce GTX 550 Ti
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	3 GB+500%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB+163%	0.38 MB

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Media & Encoding

Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP,H.265 (GeForce 940MX) vs H.264 (GeForce GTX 550 Ti).

Feature	GeForce 940MX	GeForce GTX 550 Ti
Encoder	NVENC 2.0	—
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP6	—
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP,H.265	H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 940MX draws 23W versus the GeForce GTX 550 Ti's 116W — a 133.8% difference. The GeForce 940MX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 940MX) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 550 Ti). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.

Feature	GeForce 940MX	GeForce GTX 550 Ti
TDP	23W-80%	116W
Recommended PSU	350W-13%	400W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	1x 6-pin
Length	0mm	—
Height	0mm	—
Slots	0	—
Temp (Load)	75°C	—
Perf/Watt	65.6+390%	13.4

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Value Analysis

The GeForce 940MX launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the GeForce GTX 550 Ti launched at $149 and now averages $25. The GeForce GTX 550 Ti costs 50% less ($25 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 30.2 (GeForce 940MX) vs 62.3 (GeForce GTX 550 Ti) — the GeForce GTX 550 Ti offers 106.3% better value. The GeForce 940MX is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2011).