Radeon R9 255 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.

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

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce 940MX

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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%

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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%

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GeForce MX450

MSRP: $250|Avg: $200

99%

#308

Arc Graphics 140V

MSRP: $350|Avg: $300

98%

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Radeon R7 A8-8650

MSRP: $49|Avg: $20

97%

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Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C

MSRP: $99|Avg: $30

94%

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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 0.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R9 255 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon R9 255	GeForce 940MX
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+300%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R9 255 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R9 255 holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $50), it costs 40% less, resulting in a 65.8% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R9 255	GeForce 940MX
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+65.8%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($30)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($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.

Radeon R9 255 Benchmark Check

GeForce 940MX Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 255 and GeForce 940MX

Radeon R9 255

The Radeon R9 255 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in September 2 2014. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 918 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 190W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,501 points. Launch price was $249.

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 Radeon R9 255 scores 1,501 and the GeForce 940MX reaches 1,509 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 255 is built on GCN 3.0 while the GeForce 940MX uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,792 (Radeon R9 255) vs 512 (GeForce 940MX). Raw compute: 3.29 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 255) vs 0.8817 TFLOPS (GeForce 940MX).

Feature	Radeon R9 255	GeForce 940MX
G3D Mark Score	1,501	1,509
Architecture	GCN 3.0	Maxwell
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1792+250%	512
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.29 TFLOPS+273%	0.8817 TFLOPS
ROPs	32+300%	8
TMUs	112+250%	32
L1 Cache	448 KB+75%	256 KB
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	1 MB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R9 255	GeForce 940MX
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon R9 255 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce 940MX has 512 MB. The Radeon R9 255 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon R9 255) vs 1 MB (GeForce 940MX) — the GeForce 940MX has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R9 255	GeForce 940MX
VRAM Capacity	2 GB+300%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	1 MB+100%

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R9 255 draws 190W versus the GeForce 940MX's 23W — a 156.8% difference. The GeForce 940MX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (Radeon R9 255) vs 350W (GeForce 940MX). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon R9 255	GeForce 940MX
TDP	190W	23W-88%
Recommended PSU	400W	350W-13%
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	—	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	—	0
Temp (Load)	—	75°C
Perf/Watt	7.9	65.6+730%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R9 255 launched at $139 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the GeForce 940MX launched at $100 and now averages $50. The Radeon R9 255 costs 40% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 50.0 (Radeon R9 255) vs 30.2 (GeForce 940MX) — the Radeon R9 255 offers 65.6% better value. The GeForce 940MX is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2014).