GeForce 940MX vs Radeon RX Vega 8

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce 940MX

23

1,509

0.0%

GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel)

GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU

TITAN V

Radeon RX Vega 8

15

1,540

+2.1%

Radeon R5 M435

Radeon HD 8600/8700M

Radeon R5 430 OEM

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U

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.

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 Radeon RX Vega 8 uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon RX Vega 8 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 Radeon RX Vega 8 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce 940MX offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce 940MX	Radeon RX Vega 8
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020))
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

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon RX Vega 8 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.

GeForce 940MX Benchmark Check

Radeon RX Vega 8 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 940MX and Radeon RX Vega 8

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 RX Vega 8

The Radeon RX Vega 8 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 1 2018. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 720 MHz to 1190 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,540 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 940MX scores 1,509 and the Radeon RX Vega 8 reaches 1,540 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 940MX is built on Maxwell while the Radeon RX Vega 8 uses GCN 5.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 512 (GeForce 940MX) vs 512 (Radeon RX Vega 8). Boost clocks: 861 MHz vs 1190 MHz.

Feature	GeForce 940MX	Radeon RX Vega 8
G3D Mark Score	1,509	1,540+2%
Architecture	Maxwell	GCN 5.0
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	512	512
Boost Clock	861 MHz	1190 MHz+38%
ROPs	8	8
TMUs	32	32

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 940MX	Radeon RX Vega 8
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 RX Vega 8 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	Radeon RX Vega 8
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	System
Bus Width	128-bit	System

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce 940MX) vs 12 (Radeon RX Vega 8). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce 940MX	Radeon RX Vega 8
DirectX	11.0	12+9%
Vulkan	1.2	1.2
OpenGL	4.5	4.6+2%
Max Displays	1	3+200%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 2.0 (GeForce 940MX) vs VCN 1.0 (Radeon RX Vega 8). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs VCN 1.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP,H.265 (GeForce 940MX) vs H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX Vega 8).

Feature	GeForce 940MX	Radeon RX Vega 8
Encoder	NVENC 2.0	VCN 1.0
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP6	VCN 1.0
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP,H.265	H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 940MX draws 23W versus the Radeon RX Vega 8's 15W — a 42.1% difference. The Radeon RX Vega 8 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 940MX) vs 1W (Radeon RX Vega 8). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce 940MX	Radeon RX Vega 8
TDP	23W	15W-35%
Recommended PSU	350W	1W-100%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Integrated
Length	0mm	—
Height	0mm	—
Slots	0	—
Temp (Load)	75°C-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	65.6	102.7+57%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce 940MX launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon RX Vega 8 launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Radeon RX Vega 8 costs 100+% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 30.2 (GeForce 940MX) vs Infinity (Radeon RX Vega 8) — the Radeon RX Vega 8 offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon RX Vega 8 is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2016).