GeForce 940MX vs Radeon HD 4890

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

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce 940MX is significantly newer (2016 vs 2009). The GeForce 940MX likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 4890 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon HD 4890 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.5% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (2 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	Radeon HD 4890
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale (2005−2013))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+300%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon HD 4890 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 4890 holds the technical lead. Priced at $25 (vs $50), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 104.9% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce 940MX	Radeon HD 4890
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+104.9%)
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

Radeon HD 4890 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 940MX and Radeon HD 4890

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.

Radeon HD 4890

The Radeon HD 4890 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 2 2009. It features the TeraScale architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 190W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,546 points. Launch price was $249.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 940MX scores 1,509 and the Radeon HD 4890 reaches 1,546 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 940MX is built on Maxwell while the Radeon HD 4890 uses TeraScale, both on 28 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 512 (GeForce 940MX) vs 800 (Radeon HD 4890). Raw compute: 0.8817 TFLOPS (GeForce 940MX) vs 1.36 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 4890).

Feature	GeForce 940MX	Radeon HD 4890
G3D Mark Score	1,509	1,546+2%
Architecture	Maxwell	TeraScale
Process Node	28 nm	55 nm
Shading Units	512	800+56%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.8817 TFLOPS	1.36 TFLOPS+54%
ROPs	8	16+100%
TMUs	32	40+25%
L1 Cache	256 KB+60%	160 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 940MX	Radeon HD 4890
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce 940MX comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 4890 has 2 GB. The Radeon HD 4890 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 940MX) vs 0.25 MB (Radeon HD 4890) — the GeForce 940MX has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce 940MX	Radeon HD 4890
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	2 GB+300%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	0.25 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 (Radeon HD 4890).

Feature	GeForce 940MX	Radeon HD 4890
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 Radeon HD 4890's 190W — a 156.8% difference. The GeForce 940MX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 940MX) vs 500W (Radeon HD 4890). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 6-pin.

Feature	GeForce 940MX	Radeon HD 4890
TDP	23W-88%	190W
Recommended PSU	350W-30%	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	2x 6-pin
Length	0mm	—
Height	0mm	—
Slots	0	—
Temp (Load)	75°C	—
Perf/Watt	65.6+710%	8.1

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Value Analysis

The GeForce 940MX launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon HD 4890 launched at $249 and now averages $25. The Radeon HD 4890 costs 50% less ($25 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 30.2 (GeForce 940MX) vs 61.8 (Radeon HD 4890) — the Radeon HD 4890 offers 104.6% better value. The GeForce 940MX is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2009).