Radeon RX Vega 8 vs GeForce 940MX

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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

1,509

0.0%

GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel)

GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU

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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.

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

#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 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	Radeon RX Vega 8	GeForce 940MX
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
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.

Radeon RX Vega 8 Benchmark Check

GeForce 940MX Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

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

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.

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

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

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 8	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 RX Vega 8 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 940MX has 512 MB. The GeForce 940MX offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.

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

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Display & API Support

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

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

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Media & Encoding

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

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

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Power & Dimensions

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

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

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Value Analysis

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