GRID M10-1B vs GeForce 940MX

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 GRID M10-1B is positioned at rank 377 and the GeForce 940MX is on rank 300, so the GeForce 940MX offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GRID M10-1B

#362

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

24622%

#377

GRID M10-1B

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $150

100%

#378

Tesla K40c

MSRP: $7699|Avg: $500

97%

#379

Quadro FX 4800

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $80

93%

#380

Tesla M2090

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $40

93%

#381

GRID K2

MSRP: $5199|Avg: $80

88%

#382

GRID K180Q

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $1000

88%

#383

Quadro CX

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $500

78%

#384

GRID P100-8Q

MSRP: $7374|Avg: $550

73%

#385

Quadro FX 350

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

72%

#386

Quadro FX 550

MSRP: $150|Avg: $10

72%

#387

Tesla M2070

MSRP: $3099|Avg: $50

70%

#388

GRID V100D-8Q

MSRP: $10000|Avg: $10000

70%

#389

GRID M10-0Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $150

67%

#390

Quadro FX 560

MSRP: $299|Avg: $15

63%

#391

GRID V100-2Q

MSRP: $10000|Avg: $2000

63%

#392

Quadro FX 5800

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $40

58%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

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%

#305

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 Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce 940MX is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GRID M10-1B.

Insight	GRID M10-1B	GeForce 940MX
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / 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	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce 940MX offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 940MX holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $150), it costs 67% less, resulting in a 201% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GRID M10-1B	GeForce 940MX
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+201%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150)	✅More affordable ($50)

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.

GRID M10-1B Benchmark Check

GeForce 940MX Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GRID M10-1B and GeForce 940MX

GRID M10-1B

The GRID M10-1B is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 557 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,504 points.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The GRID M10-1B scores 1,504 and the GeForce 940MX reaches 1,509 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID M10-1B is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the GeForce 940MX uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (GRID M10-1B) vs 512 (GeForce 940MX). Raw compute: 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID M10-1B) vs 0.8817 TFLOPS (GeForce 940MX). Boost clocks: 1178 MHz vs 861 MHz.

Feature	GRID M10-1B	GeForce 940MX
G3D Mark Score	1,504	1,509
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	Maxwell
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2048+300%	512
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.825 TFLOPS+447%	0.8817 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1178 MHz+37%	861 MHz
ROPs	64+700%	8
TMUs	128+300%	32
L1 Cache	768 KB+200%	256 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GRID M10-1B	GeForce 940MX
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GRID M10-1B) vs 1 MB (GeForce 940MX) — the GRID M10-1B has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GRID M10-1B	GeForce 940MX
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_1 (GRID M10-1B) vs 11.0 (GeForce 940MX). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 1.

Feature	GRID M10-1B	GeForce 940MX
DirectX	12_1+9%	11.0
Max Displays	0	1

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Power & Dimensions

The GRID M10-1B draws 225W versus the GeForce 940MX's 23W — a 162.9% difference. The GeForce 940MX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID M10-1B) vs 350W (GeForce 940MX). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 1mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.

Feature	GRID M10-1B	GeForce 940MX
TDP	225W	23W-90%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	1mm	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	—	75°C
Perf/Watt	6.7	65.6+879%

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Value Analysis

The GRID M10-1B launched at $2500 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the GeForce 940MX launched at $100 and now averages $50. The GeForce 940MX costs 66.7% less ($100 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 10.0 (GRID M10-1B) vs 30.2 (GeForce 940MX) — the GeForce 940MX offers 202% better value. The GeForce 940MX is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2015).