GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED vs GeForce 940A
GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED
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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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED is positioned at rank 324 and the GeForce 940A is on rank 320, so the GeForce 940A offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 940A
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 940A is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED | GeForce 940A |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce 940A 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 GTX 850M - MODDED and GeForce 940A
GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED
The GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 12 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock speed is Up to 936 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,092 points.
GeForce 940A
The GeForce 940A is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1029 MHz to 1124 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,107 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED scores 1,092 and the GeForce 940A reaches 1,107 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED is built on Maxwell while the GeForce 940A uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 640 (GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED) vs 384 (GeForce 940A). Raw compute: 1.155 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED) vs 0.8632 TFLOPS (GeForce 940A).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED | GeForce 940A |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,092 | 1,107+1% |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 640+67% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.155 TFLOPS+34% | 0.8632 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 40+150% | 16 |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB+67% | 192 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+100% | 1 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED | GeForce 940A |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED) vs 1 MB (GeForce 940A) — the GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED | GeForce 940A |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+100% | 1 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED draws 45W versus the GeForce 940A's 33W — a 30.8% difference. The GeForce 940A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED) vs 350W (GeForce 940A). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED | GeForce 940A |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 45W | 33W-27% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 24.3 | 33.5+38% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 940A is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2014).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED | GeForce 940A |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $80 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $80 |
| Codename | GM107 | GM108 |
| Release | March 12 2014 | March 13 2015 |
| Ranking | #629 | #853 |
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