GeForce 940MX vs Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)
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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.
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) uses modern memory architecture. The Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 940MX lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 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 G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU).
| Insight | GeForce 940MX | Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | Gen. 11 Ice Lake (2019−2022) (10nm) |
| 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 940MX 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 940MX and Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)
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 G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)
The Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) is manufactured by Intel. It was released in May 28 2019. It features the Gen. 11 Ice Lake architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1100 MHz. It has 48 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 12W. Manufactured using 10 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,500 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 940MX scores 1,509 and the Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) 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 G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) uses Gen. 11 Ice Lake, both on 28 nm vs 10 nm. Shader units: 512 (GeForce 940MX) vs 48 (Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)). Boost clocks: 861 MHz vs 1100 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce 940MX | Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,509 | 1,500 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Gen. 11 Ice Lake |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 10 nm |
| Shading Units | 512+967% | 48 |
| Boost Clock | 861 MHz | 1100 MHz+28% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 940MX | Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) 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 G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 3.
| Feature | GeForce 940MX | Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)). 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,VP8,AVC,MPEG-2,JPEG (Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)).
| Feature | GeForce 940MX | Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) |
|---|---|---|
| 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,VP8,AVC,MPEG-2,JPEG |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 940MX draws 23W versus the Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)'s 12W — a 62.9% difference. The Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 940MX) vs 1W (Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)). 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 G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 23W | 12W-48% |
| 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 | 125.0+91% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 940MX launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) costs 100+% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 30.2 (GeForce 940MX) vs Infinity (Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)) — the Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) offers Infinity% better value. The Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2016).
| Feature | GeForce 940MX | Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 30.2 | Infinity |
| Codename | GM107 | Ice Lake G4 Gen. 11 |
| Release | June 28 2016 | May 28 2019 |
| Ranking | #764 | #760 |
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