
GeForce 940MX vs GRID M10-1B

GeForce 940MX
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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. The GeForce 940MX is positioned at rank 300 and the GRID M10-1B is on rank 377, so the GeForce 940MX offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 940MX
Performance Per Dollar GRID M10-1B
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 940MX is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GRID M10-1B.
| Insight | GeForce 940MX | GRID M10-1B |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 940MX offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 940MX holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $150), it costs 67% less, resulting in a 201% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 940MX | GRID M10-1B |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+201%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($50) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150) |
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 940MX and GRID M10-1B

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.

GRID M10-1B
The GRID M10-1B is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 557 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,504 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 940MX scores 1,509 and the GRID M10-1B reaches 1,504 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 940MX is built on Maxwell while the GRID M10-1B uses Maxwell 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 512 (GeForce 940MX) vs 2,048 (GRID M10-1B). Raw compute: 0.8817 TFLOPS (GeForce 940MX) vs 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID M10-1B). Boost clocks: 861 MHz vs 1178 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce 940MX | GRID M10-1B |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,509 | 1,504 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 512 | 2048+300% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.8817 TFLOPS | 4.825 TFLOPS+447% |
| Boost Clock | 861 MHz | 1178 MHz+37% |
| ROPs | 8 | 64+700% |
| TMUs | 32 | 128+300% |
| L1 Cache | 256 KB | 768 KB+200% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 940MX | GRID M10-1B |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 940MX) vs 2 MB (GRID M10-1B) — the GRID M10-1B has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 940MX | GRID M10-1B |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce 940MX) vs 12_1 (GRID M10-1B). Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 0.
| Feature | GeForce 940MX | GRID M10-1B |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.0 | 12_1+9% |
| Max Displays | 1 | 0 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 940MX draws 23W versus the GRID M10-1B's 225W — a 162.9% difference. The GeForce 940MX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 940MX) vs 350W (GRID M10-1B). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 1mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | GeForce 940MX | GRID M10-1B |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 23W-90% | 225W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 1mm |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 65.6+879% | 6.7 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 940MX launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the GRID M10-1B launched at $2500 and now averages $150. The GeForce 940MX costs 66.7% less ($100 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 30.2 (GeForce 940MX) vs 10.0 (GRID M10-1B) — the GeForce 940MX offers 202% better value. The GeForce 940MX is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2015).
| Feature | GeForce 940MX | GRID M10-1B |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100-96% | $2500 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50-67% | $150 |
| Performance per Dollar | 30.2+202% | 10.0 |
| Codename | GM107 | GM204 |
| Release | June 28 2016 | August 30 2015 |
| Ranking | #764 | #525 |
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