GeForce 940MX vs Iris Plus Graphics 650
GeForce 940MX
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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. 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.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 940MX
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 940MX is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (512 MB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Iris Plus Graphics 650.
| Insight | GeForce 940MX | Iris Plus Graphics 650 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / 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
The Iris Plus Graphics 650 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Iris Plus Graphics 650 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $50), it costs 70% less, resulting in a 231.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 940MX | Iris Plus Graphics 650 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+231.3%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) | ✅More affordable ($15) |
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 Iris Plus Graphics 650
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.
Iris Plus Graphics 650
The Iris Plus Graphics 650 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in January 3 2017. It features the Generation 9.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1150 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm++ process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,500 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 940MX scores 1,509 and the Iris Plus Graphics 650 reaches 1,500 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 940MX is built on Maxwell while the Iris Plus Graphics 650 uses Generation 9.5, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm++. Shader units: 512 (GeForce 940MX) vs 384 (Iris Plus Graphics 650). Raw compute: 0.8817 TFLOPS (GeForce 940MX) vs 0.8832 TFLOPS (Iris Plus Graphics 650). Boost clocks: 861 MHz vs 1150 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce 940MX | Iris Plus Graphics 650 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,509 | 1,500 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Generation 9.5 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm++ |
| Shading Units | 512+33% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.8817 TFLOPS | 0.8832 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 861 MHz | 1150 MHz+34% |
| ROPs | 8+33% | 6 |
| TMUs | 32 | 48+50% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 940MX | Iris Plus Graphics 650 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The GeForce 940MX comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Iris Plus Graphics 650 has 0 MB. The GeForce 940MX offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.
| Feature | GeForce 940MX | Iris Plus Graphics 650 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce 940MX) vs 12 (12_1) (Iris Plus Graphics 650). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 3.
| Feature | GeForce 940MX | Iris Plus Graphics 650 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.0 | 12 (12_1)+9% |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.3+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.6+2% |
| Max Displays | 1 | 3+200% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 2.0 (GeForce 940MX) vs QuickSync (Iris Plus Graphics 650). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs QuickSync. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP,H.265 (GeForce 940MX) vs H.264,H.265,VP9 (Iris Plus Graphics 650).
| Feature | GeForce 940MX | Iris Plus Graphics 650 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 2.0 | QuickSync |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP6 | QuickSync |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP,H.265 | H.264,H.265,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 940MX draws 23W versus the Iris Plus Graphics 650's 15W — a 42.1% difference. The Iris Plus Graphics 650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 940MX) vs 1W (Iris Plus Graphics 650). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85.
| Feature | GeForce 940MX | Iris Plus Graphics 650 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 23W | 15W-35% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Integrated |
| Length | 0mm | 0mm |
| Height | 0mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-12% | 85 |
| Perf/Watt | 65.6 | 100.0+52% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 940MX launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Iris Plus Graphics 650 launched at $0 and now averages $15. The Iris Plus Graphics 650 costs 70% less ($35 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 30.2 (GeForce 940MX) vs 100.0 (Iris Plus Graphics 650) — the Iris Plus Graphics 650 offers 231.1% better value. The Iris Plus Graphics 650 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2016).
| Feature | GeForce 940MX | Iris Plus Graphics 650 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $15-70% |
| Performance per Dollar | 30.2 | 100.0+231% |
| Codename | GM107 | Kaby Lake GT3e |
| Release | June 28 2016 | January 3 2017 |
| Ranking | #764 | #718 |
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