RTXA5000-6Q 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 RTXA5000-6Q is positioned at rank 374 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 RTXA5000-6Q

#357

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

24218%

#372

Quadro 6000

MSRP: $4399|Avg: $150

100%

#373

GRID M6-0B

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100

100%

#374

RTXA5000-6Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2500

100%

#375

GRID M10-1B

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $150

98%

#376

Tesla K40c

MSRP: $7699|Avg: $500

95%

#377

Quadro FX 4800

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $80

92%

#378

Tesla M2090

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $40

92%

#379

GRID K180Q

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $1000

87%

#380

GRID K2

MSRP: $5199|Avg: $80

87%

#381

Quadro CX

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $500

77%

#382

GRID P100-8Q

MSRP: $7374|Avg: $550

72%

#383

Quadro FX 550

MSRP: $150|Avg: $10

70%

#384

Quadro FX 350

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

70%

#385

Tesla M2070

MSRP: $3099|Avg: $50

69%

#386

GRID V100D-8Q

MSRP: $10000|Avg: $10000

69%

#387

GRID M10-0Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $150

66%

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 RTXA5000-6Q uses modern memory architecture. The RTXA5000-6Q 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 RTXA5000-6Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 940MX.

Insight	RTXA5000-6Q	GeForce 940MX
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%)
Longevity	🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce 940MX offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $50 versus $2,500 for the RTXA5000-6Q, it costs 98% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 4857.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	RTXA5000-6Q	GeForce 940MX
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+4857.3%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($2,500)	✅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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of RTXA5000-6Q and GeForce 940MX

RTXA5000-6Q

The RTXA5000-6Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1170 MHz to 1695 MHz. It has 8192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 230W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 64 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,522 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 RTXA5000-6Q scores 1,522 and the GeForce 940MX reaches 1,509 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RTXA5000-6Q is built on Ampere while the GeForce 940MX uses Maxwell, both on 8 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 8,192 (RTXA5000-6Q) vs 512 (GeForce 940MX). Raw compute: 27.77 TFLOPS (RTXA5000-6Q) vs 0.8817 TFLOPS (GeForce 940MX). Boost clocks: 1695 MHz vs 861 MHz.

Feature	RTXA5000-6Q	GeForce 940MX
G3D Mark Score	1,522	1,509
Architecture	Ampere	Maxwell
Process Node	8 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	8192+1500%	512
Compute (TFLOPS)	27.77 TFLOPS+3050%	0.8817 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1695 MHz+97%	861 MHz
ROPs	96+1100%	8
TMUs	256+700%	32
L1 Cache	8 MB+3100%	0.25 MB
L2 Cache	6 MB+500%	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	RTXA5000-6Q	GeForce 940MX
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 6 MB (RTXA5000-6Q) vs 1 MB (GeForce 940MX) — the RTXA5000-6Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	RTXA5000-6Q	GeForce 940MX
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	6 MB+500%	1 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The RTXA5000-6Q draws 230W versus the GeForce 940MX's 23W — a 163.6% difference. The GeForce 940MX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RTXA5000-6Q) vs 350W (GeForce 940MX). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	RTXA5000-6Q	GeForce 940MX
TDP	230W	23W-90%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	—	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	—	0
Temp (Load)	—	75°C
Perf/Watt	6.6	65.6+894%

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Value Analysis

The RTXA5000-6Q launched at $2500 MSRP and currently averages $2500, while the GeForce 940MX launched at $100 and now averages $50. The GeForce 940MX costs 98% less ($2450 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.6 (RTXA5000-6Q) vs 30.2 (GeForce 940MX) — the GeForce 940MX offers 4933.3% better value. The RTXA5000-6Q is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2016).