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.

Overview

The GeForce 940M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1072 MHz to 1176 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,133 points.

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FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for GeForce 940M across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of GeForce 940M specifications and capabilities.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 940M scores 1,133 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Entry Level tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the Maxwell (2014−2017) architecture (codename: GM108), manufactured on a 28 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 384 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 24 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 8 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 0.9032 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 1176 MHz from a base of 1072 MHz.

Specification	GeForce 940M
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score	1,133
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation	Maxwell (2014−2017)
CodenameInternal GPU die codename	GM108
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient	28 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute	384
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling	24
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending	8
Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load	1176 MHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency	1072 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance	0.9032 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second	28.22 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation	PCIe 3.0 x16
Transistor Count	1,870 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#847

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce 940M is equipped with 2 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 128-bit memory bus, delivering Unknown of bandwidth. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.

Specification	GeForce 940M
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures	2 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generation	GDDR5
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth	128-bit
Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate	8 Gbps
BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAM	Unknown
L1 Cache	192 kB
L2 Cache	1024 kB

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Advanced Features & APIs

Graphics API support: DirectX 12 (11_0), Vulkan 1.1, OpenGL 4.6— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.

Specification	GeForce 940M
NVIDIA Reflex	❌ Not Supported
DLSS Frame Generation	❌ Not Supported
DLSS Super Resolution	❌ Not Supported
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version	12 (11_0)
VulkanCross-platform graphics API	1.1
OpenGLLegacy graphics API	4.6
Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL)	CUDA 5.0
Multi-GPUSLI/CrossFire/NVLink support	None

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Display & Media

Display outputs: N/A (Mobile)x 0 — supports up to 4 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: NVENC (Maxwell), decoder: PureVideo HD (VP6)— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9.

Specification	GeForce 940M
0 PortsNumber of 0 display connectors	N/A (Mobile)x
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors	4
Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version	NVENC (Maxwell)
Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version	PureVideo HD (VP6)
CodecsSupported video compression formats	H.264,H.265,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 940M draws 75 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: Legacy. Physical size: 0mm long, 0mm tall, occupying 0 expansion slots, weighing 0g— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 45 at idle, 75 under load.

Specification	GeForce 940M
TDPPower consumption under load	75 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage	350W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type	Legacy
Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance	0mm
Card Height	0mm
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied	0-slot
Weight	0g
Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle	45
Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load	75