GeForce 940MX
VS
GRID M10-1B

GeForce 940MX vs GRID M10-1B

NVIDIA

GeForce 940MX

2016Core: 795 MHzBoost: 861 MHz
VS

GRID M10-1B

2015Core: 557 MHzBoost: 1178 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. 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.

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
652%
#293
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 GRID M10-1B

#362
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
24622%
#377
GRID M10-1B
MSRP: $2500|Avg: $150
100%
#378
Tesla K40c
MSRP: $7699|Avg: $500
97%
#379
Quadro FX 4800
MSRP: $1799|Avg: $80
93%
#380
Tesla M2090
MSRP: $2500|Avg: $40
93%
#381
GRID K2
MSRP: $5199|Avg: $80
88%
#382
GRID K180Q
MSRP: $1000|Avg: $1000
88%
#383
Quadro CX
MSRP: $1999|Avg: $500
78%
#384
GRID P100-8Q
MSRP: $7374|Avg: $550
73%
#385
Quadro FX 350
MSRP: $199|Avg: $15
72%
#386
Quadro FX 550
MSRP: $150|Avg: $10
72%
#387
Tesla M2070
MSRP: $3099|Avg: $50
70%
#388
GRID V100D-8Q
MSRP: $10000|Avg: $10000
70%
#389
GRID M10-0Q
MSRP: $2000|Avg: $150
67%
#390
Quadro FX 560
MSRP: $299|Avg: $15
63%
#391
GRID V100-2Q
MSRP: $10000|Avg: $2000
63%
#392
Quadro FX 5800
MSRP: $3499|Avg: $40
58%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

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.

InsightGeForce 940MXGRID 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.

InsightGeForce 940MXGRID 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

NVIDIA

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.

NVIDIA

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.

FeatureGeForce 940MXGRID 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)

FeatureGeForce 940MXGRID 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
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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.

FeatureGeForce 940MXGRID 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%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce 940MX) vs 12_1 (GRID M10-1B). Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 0.

FeatureGeForce 940MXGRID M10-1B
DirectX
11.0
12_1+9%
Max Displays
1
0
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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.

FeatureGeForce 940MXGRID 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
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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).

FeatureGeForce 940MXGRID 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