Radeon Vega 10 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 Radeon Vega 10 is positioned at rank 584 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 Radeon Vega 10

#574

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

3571%

#576

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

3238%

#577

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

3229%

#581

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

2936%

#582

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

2916%

#584

Radeon Vega 10

MSRP: $499|Avg: $100

100%

#585

Radeon HD 8450G + HD 8600M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $35

99%

#586

Radeon R7 M440

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

99%

#588

Mobility Radeon HD 4350

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

97%

#589

GeForce 405

MSRP: $40|Avg: $5

97%

#590

Mobility Radeon HD 3670

MSRP: $79|Avg: $15

97%

#591

Mobility Radeon HD 5650

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

97%

#592

GeForce 510

MSRP: $99|Avg: $15

96%

#593

Mobility Radeon HD 3650

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

94%

#595

GeForce 9300M G

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

93%

#596

GeForce 9800 GT

MSRP: $160|Avg: $20

92%

#598

GeForce 9100M G

MSRP: $30|Avg: $10

91%

#599

GeForce 210

MSRP: $50|Avg: $5

91%

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

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon Vega 10 uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon Vega 10 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 Vega 10 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce 940MX offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon Vega 10	GeForce 940MX
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%)
Longevity	GCN 5.0 (2017−2020) (14nm)	🛑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

The GeForce 940MX offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $50 versus $100 for the Radeon Vega 10, it costs 50% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 99.2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon Vega 10	GeForce 940MX
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+99.2%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($100)	✅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.

Radeon Vega 10 Benchmark Check

GeForce 940MX Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Vega 10 and GeForce 940MX

Radeon Vega 10

The Radeon Vega 10 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 8 2019. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1301 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 10W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,515 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 Vega 10 scores 1,515 and the GeForce 940MX reaches 1,509 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Vega 10 is built on GCN 5.0 while the GeForce 940MX uses Maxwell, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 640 (Radeon Vega 10) vs 512 (GeForce 940MX). Raw compute: 1.665 TFLOPS (Radeon Vega 10) vs 0.8817 TFLOPS (GeForce 940MX). Boost clocks: 1301 MHz vs 861 MHz.

Feature	Radeon Vega 10	GeForce 940MX
G3D Mark Score	1,515	1,509
Architecture	GCN 5.0	Maxwell
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	640+25%	512
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.665 TFLOPS+89%	0.8817 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1301 MHz+51%	861 MHz
ROPs	8	8
TMUs	40+25%	32

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon Vega 10	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 Vega 10 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 Vega 10	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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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Vega 10 draws 10W versus the GeForce 940MX's 23W — a 78.8% difference. The Radeon Vega 10 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon Vega 10) vs 350W (GeForce 940MX). Power connectors: Integrated vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon Vega 10	GeForce 940MX
TDP	10W-57%	23W
Recommended PSU	1W-100%	350W
Power Connector	Integrated	PCIe-powered
Length	—	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	—	0
Temp (Load)	—	75°C
Perf/Watt	151.5+131%	65.6

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Value Analysis

The Radeon Vega 10 launched at $499 MSRP and currently averages $100, while the GeForce 940MX launched at $100 and now averages $50. The GeForce 940MX costs 50% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 15.2 (Radeon Vega 10) vs 30.2 (GeForce 940MX) — the GeForce 940MX offers 98.7% better value. The Radeon Vega 10 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2016).