GeForce 940MX vs Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U
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 Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U 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 Ryzen 3 5300U is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 940MX.
| Insight | GeForce 940MX | Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 940MX offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $50 versus $250 for the Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U, it costs 80% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 388% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 940MX | Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+388%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($50) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($250) |
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 Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U
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 Ryzen 3 5300U
The Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 28 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1327 MHz to 1645 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,546 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 940MX scores 1,509 and the Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U 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 Ryzen 3 5300U uses RDNA 1.0, both on 28 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 512 (GeForce 940MX) vs 1,408 (Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U). Raw compute: 0.8817 TFLOPS (GeForce 940MX) vs 4.632 TFLOPS (Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U). Boost clocks: 861 MHz vs 1645 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce 940MX | Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,509 | 1,546+2% |
| Architecture | Maxwell | RDNA 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 512 | 1408+175% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.8817 TFLOPS | 4.632 TFLOPS+425% |
| Boost Clock | 861 MHz | 1645 MHz+91% |
| ROPs | 8 | 32+300% |
| TMUs | 32 | 88+175% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1.5 MB+50% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 940MX | Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 512 MB of video memory. Bus width: 128-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 940MX) vs 1.5 MB (Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U) — the Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 940MX | Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1.5 MB+50% |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 940MX draws 23W versus the Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U's 100W — a 125.2% difference. The GeForce 940MX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 940MX) vs 350W (Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None.
| Feature | GeForce 940MX | Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 23W-77% | 100W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 65.6+323% | 15.5 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 940MX launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U launched at $250 and now averages $250. The GeForce 940MX costs 80% less ($200 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 30.2 (GeForce 940MX) vs 6.2 (Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U) — the GeForce 940MX offers 387.1% better value. The Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2016).
| Feature | GeForce 940MX | Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100-60% | $250 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50-80% | $250 |
| Performance per Dollar | 30.2+387% | 6.2 |
| Codename | GM107 | Navi 14 |
| Release | June 28 2016 | May 28 2020 |
| Ranking | #764 | #336 |
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