Name: NVIDIA GeForce 940MX
Brand: NVIDIA

Technical Specifications of NVIDIA GeForce 940MX

Overall score

2.9

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Popularity

What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the graphics card.

When it matters: When you prefer a graphics card that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.

Performance

1.7

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3DMark Time Spy benchmark score

What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Time Spy, a synthetic DirectX 12 test often used as a quick gaming-performance reference.

When it matters: When you need a fast rough performance sort before digging into game-specific reviews and frame-rate data.

Importance: LOW

3DMark Port Royal score

What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Port Royal, a synthetic test focused on ray tracing performance.

When it matters: When ray tracing matters in the games you actually play and you want one quick way to separate stronger and weaker RT cards.

Importance: LOW

PassMark (G3D) result

What it is: Overall GPU performance score in PassMark G3D benchmark

When it matters: When you need one broad score to sort cards into rough performance tiers.

Importance: LOW

PassMark (DirectCompute) result

What it is: PassMark score for DirectCompute performance tests

When it matters: When compute workloads matter alongside gaming performance.

Importance: LOW

Floating-point performance

What it is: Theoretical floating-point compute performance of the GPU.

When it matters: When rendering, AI, or heavy compute work needs strong single-precision throughput.

Importance: LOW

Memory

1.2

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VRAM

What it is: Total video memory available on the graphics card

When it matters: When you play at high settings, use texture mods, or work with large creative projects.

Importance: HIGH

Memory type

What it is: Type of graphics memory used (GDDR6, HBM2e, etc.)

When it matters: When memory technology is part of the buying decision because it affects bandwidth class, power use, and product positioning.

Importance: LOW

GDDR version

What it is: Generation of GDDR memory used by the graphics card.

When it matters: When you want to separate older memory generations from newer ones before comparing bandwidth, power behavior, and market tier.

Importance: LOW

Memory bus width

What it is: Width of the memory interface bus in bits

When it matters: When you care about steadier performance at higher resolutions, heavier texture settings, or ray-traced workloads that stress memory traffic.

Importance: HIGH

Maximum memory bandwidth

What it is: Maximum data transfer rate between GPU and its memory

When it matters: When 4K gaming, ray tracing, or creator work can choke a slower memory subsystem.

Importance: HIGH

Platform & Features

5.6

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PCI Express (PCIe) version

What it is: Version of PCI Express interface supported

When it matters: When you are pairing the card with an older motherboard and want to avoid leaving bandwidth or future compatibility on the table.

Importance: LOW

PCIe lanes

What it is: Number of PCI Express lanes used for communication

When it matters: When limited lane width could bottleneck the card in some systems.

Importance: LOW

DirectX version

What it is: Highest supported DirectX API version

When it matters: When you play newer Windows games that depend on the latest graphics features.

Importance: LOW

Vulkan version

What it is: Highest supported Vulkan API version

When it matters: When modern games, emulators, or creative apps lean on Vulkan support.

Importance: LOW

OpenGL version

What it is: Highest supported OpenGL API version

When it matters: When older games or pro apps still depend on OpenGL compatibility.

Importance: LOW

Connectivity & Media

4.8

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Max displays supported

What it is: Total number of external displays supported simultaneously

When it matters: When you run a multi-monitor desk for sim racing, trading, or editing.

Importance: LOW

Max digital resolution

What it is: Maximum supported digital display resolution

When it matters: When you plan to drive 4K or 8K panels at their native resolution.

Importance: LOW

DisplayPort outputs

What it is: Number of DisplayPort video outputs

When it matters: When your setup needs several high-refresh monitors without adapters.

Importance: LOW

DisplayPort version

What it is: Version of DisplayPort standard supported

When it matters: When your monitor setup depends on newer DisplayPort features for higher refresh rates, higher resolution, or better cable flexibility.

Importance: LOW

DisplayPort link rates

What it is: Supported data link rates for DisplayPort connections

When it matters: When you are pushing high resolution and refresh rate over DisplayPort.

Importance: LOW

Power & Cooling

6.8

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Thermal Design Power (TDP)

What it is: Typical power consumption under full load (TDP)

When it matters: When you need a realistic idea of power draw before choosing a PSU or case.

Importance: MEDIUM

Power consumption while under peak load

What it is: Peak power draw of the graphics card under maximum load.

When it matters: When transient-heavy gaming loads could stress your power supply.

Importance: LOW

Recommended PSU wattage

What it is: Recommended wattage of the system power supply

When it matters: When you are checking whether your current power supply is enough.

Importance: LOW

N/A

Board power limit

What it is: Maximum configurable power limit for the GPU board

When it matters: When you care about how far the card can be pushed through tuning or factory power settings.

Importance: LOW

PCIe power spec

What it is: PCIe power delivery specification followed

When it matters: When you are checking whether the slot and external cables match the card's intended power-delivery standard.

Importance: LOW

23 W

Design

4.0

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Size

What it is: Physical size of the GPU card

When it matters: When you need the card to fit a compact case without blocking nearby hardware.

Importance: LOW

Length

What it is: Physical length of the GPU card

When it matters: When front radiators or drive cages leave only limited GPU clearance.

Importance: LOW

N/A

Height

What it is: Physical height of the GPU card

When it matters: When side panels, brackets, or tight case layouts reduce vertical clearance.

Importance: LOW

N/A

Slot width

What it is: Number of PCIe slots occupied by the card

When it matters: When you need room for another PCIe card or better airflow under the GPU.

Importance: LOW

N/A

Weight

What it is: Total weight of the graphics card

When it matters: When sag, bracket support, or shipping stress matters in your build.

Importance: LOW

NVIDIA GeForce 940MX vs the average graphics card

Why is NVIDIA GeForce 940MX better than the average graphics card?

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89.3% lower TDP
NVIDIA GeForce 940MX has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (23 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
What it is: Typical power consumption under full load (TDP)
When it matters: When you need a realistic idea of power draw before choosing a PSU or case.
Importance: MEDIUM
NVIDIA GeForce 940MX has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (23 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.23 W vs 215 W
89.5% lower board power limit
NVIDIA GeForce 940MX has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (23 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.
What it is: Maximum configurable power limit for the GPU board
When it matters: When you care about how far the card can be pushed through tuning or factory power settings.
Importance: LOW
NVIDIA GeForce 940MX has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (23 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.23 W vs 220 W
4.08x cheaper
NVIDIA GeForce 940MX is cheaper than the average graphics card (£130 vs £530).
NVIDIA GeForce 940MX is cheaper than the average graphics card (£130 vs £530).£130 vs £530
89.5% lower peak power draw
NVIDIA GeForce 940MX has a lower peak power draw than the average graphics card (23 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a peak power draw of 220 W.
What it is: Peak power draw of the graphics card under maximum load.
When it matters: When transient-heavy gaming loads could stress your power supply.
Importance: LOW
NVIDIA GeForce 940MX has a lower peak power draw than the average graphics card (23 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a peak power draw of 220 W.23 W vs 220 W
74.7% smaller GPU die
NVIDIA GeForce 940MX has a lower GPU die size than the average graphics card (77 mm² vs 304.25 mm²). The average graphics card has a GPU die size of 304.25 mm².
What it is: Total die area of the GPU chip
When it matters: When you are comparing how physically large different GPU chips are across generations and tiers.
Importance: LOW
NVIDIA GeForce 940MX has a lower GPU die size than the average graphics card (77 mm² vs 304.25 mm²). The average graphics card has a GPU die size of 304.25 mm².77 mm² vs 304.25 mm²
74.7% smaller GPU die
NVIDIA GeForce 940MX has a lower GPU die size than the average graphics card (77 mm² vs 304.25 mm²). The average graphics card has a GPU die size of 304.25 mm².
89.3% lower TDP
NVIDIA GeForce 940MX has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (23 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
89.5% lower board power limit
NVIDIA GeForce 940MX has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (23 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.
89.5% lower peak power draw
NVIDIA GeForce 940MX has a lower peak power draw than the average graphics card (23 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a peak power draw of 220 W.

Why is NVIDIA GeForce 940MX worse than the average graphics card?

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50.3% lower boost clock speed
NVIDIA GeForce 940MX has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,242 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
48 fewer ray tracing cores
NVIDIA GeForce 940MX has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (0 vs 48). The average graphics card has 48 ray tracing cores.
160 fewer TMUs
NVIDIA GeForce 940MX has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (24 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
41.6% lower base clock speed
NVIDIA GeForce 940MX has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,122 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.
92.1% lower texture rate
NVIDIA GeForce 940MX has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (29.8 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
94% lower pixel rate
NVIDIA GeForce 940MX has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (9.9 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.
56 fewer ROPs
NVIDIA GeForce 940MX has fewer ROPs than the average graphics card (8 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
89% lower PassMark score
NVIDIA GeForce 940MX has a lower PassMark score than the average graphics card (1,253 points vs 11,411 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 11,411 points.
93.6% lower FP64 performance
NVIDIA GeForce 940MX has a lower FP64 performance than the average graphics card (0 TFLOPS vs 0.4651 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP64 performance of 0.4651 TFLOPS.
3,968 fewer FP32 units
NVIDIA GeForce 940MX has fewer FP32 units than the average graphics card (384 vs 4,352). The average graphics card has 4,352 FP32 units.
192 bit narrower memory bus
NVIDIA GeForce 940MX has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (64 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
10 GB less VRAM
NVIDIA GeForce 940MX has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (2 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
89.5% slower memory speed
NVIDIA GeForce 940MX has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (2,002 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
96.9% smaller L2 cache
NVIDIA GeForce 940MX has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (1 MB vs 32 MB). The average graphics card has 32 MB L2 cache.
42.8% slower VRAM clock
NVIDIA GeForce 940MX has a lower VRAM clock than the average graphics card (1,001 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
50% smaller L1 cache
NVIDIA GeForce 940MX has fewer L1 cache than the average graphics card (64 vs 128). The average graphics card has 128 L1 cache.
5.6x larger process node
NVIDIA GeForce 940MX has a higher process node than the average graphics card (28 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
No DLSS support
NVIDIA GeForce 940MX does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
Fewer PCIe lanes
NVIDIA GeForce 940MX has fewer PCIe lanes than the average graphics card (x8 vs x16). The average graphics card has x16 PCIe lanes.
Older PCIe version
NVIDIA GeForce 940MX supports an older PCIe version than the average graphics card (3 vs 4.0).
7 older
NVIDIA GeForce 940MX was released earlier than the average graphics card (2,016 vs 2,023).
No AI upscalers
NVIDIA GeForce 940MX does not support AI upscalers, the average graphics card does.
No XeSS support
NVIDIA GeForce 940MX does not support XeSS, the average graphics card does.
No mesh shaders
NVIDIA GeForce 940MX does not support mesh shaders, the average graphics card does.
No DirectStorage support
NVIDIA GeForce 940MX does not support DirectStorage, the average graphics card does.
Older Vulkan version
NVIDIA GeForce 940MX supports an older Vulkan version than the average graphics card (1.3 vs 1.4).
Worse SAM support
NVIDIA GeForce 940MX offers worse SAM support than the average graphics card (no vs yes).
Older encoder generation
NVIDIA GeForce 940MX uses an older encoder generation than the average graphics card (4 vs 8). The average graphics card uses encoder generation 8.
Older DirectX version
NVIDIA GeForce 940MX supports an older DirectX version than the average graphics card (12 vs 12 Ultimate).
No sampler feedback
NVIDIA GeForce 940MX does not support sampler feedback, the average graphics card does.
100% fewer transistors
NVIDIA GeForce 940MX has fewer transistors than the average graphics card (1 million vs 21,900 million). The average graphics card has 21,900 million transistors.
Older OpenGL version
NVIDIA GeForce 940MX supports an older OpenGL version than the average graphics card (4.5 vs 4.6).
Older shader model
NVIDIA GeForce 940MX supports an older shader model than the average graphics card (6.7 vs 6.8).
3 fewer DisplayPort outputs
NVIDIA GeForce 940MX has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average graphics card (0 vs 3). The average graphics card has 3 DisplayPort outputs.
No AV1 encoding
NVIDIA GeForce 940MX does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
No AV1 decoding
NVIDIA GeForce 940MX does not support AV1 decoding, the average graphics card does.
No DSC support
NVIDIA GeForce 940MX does not support DSC, the average graphics card does.
No VRR support
NVIDIA GeForce 940MX does not support VRR, the average graphics card does.
Not VR ready
NVIDIA GeForce 940MX is not VR ready, while the average graphics card is.
Lower display resolution
NVIDIA GeForce 940MX supports a lower maximum digital resolution than the average graphics card (4096x2160 vs 7680x4320). The average graphics card supports a maximum digital resolution of 7680x4320.
7 °C higher idle temperature
NVIDIA GeForce 940MX has a higher idle temperature than the average graphics card (45 °C vs 38 °C). The average graphics card has an idle temperature of 38 °C.
50.3% lower boost clock speed
NVIDIA GeForce 940MX has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,242 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
What it is: Maximum boost frequency the GPU can reach under load
When it matters: When you want a rough idea of peak advertised frequency, while knowing real sustained clocks still depend on cooling and power limits.
Importance: HIGH
NVIDIA GeForce 940MX has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,242 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.1242 MHz vs 2500 MHz
192 bit narrower memory bus
NVIDIA GeForce 940MX has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (64 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
What it is: Width of the memory interface bus in bits
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance at higher resolutions, heavier texture settings, or ray-traced workloads that stress memory traffic.
Importance: HIGH
NVIDIA GeForce 940MX has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (64 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.64 bit vs 256 bit
5.6x larger process node
NVIDIA GeForce 940MX has a higher process node than the average graphics card (28 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
What it is: Size of the manufacturing process in nanometers
When it matters: When process node differences may affect power, heat, and overall efficiency.
Importance: MEDIUM
NVIDIA GeForce 940MX has a higher process node than the average graphics card (28 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.28 nm vs 5 nm
48 fewer ray tracing cores
NVIDIA GeForce 940MX has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (0 vs 48). The average graphics card has 48 ray tracing cores.
What it is: Number of dedicated ray tracing processing cores or units
When it matters: When you care about ray-traced lighting, reflections, and shadows in newer games.
Importance: HIGH
NVIDIA GeForce 940MX has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (0 vs 48). The average graphics card has 48 ray tracing cores.0 vs 48
10 GB less VRAM
NVIDIA GeForce 940MX has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (2 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
What it is: Total video memory available on the graphics card
When it matters: When you play at high settings, use texture mods, or work with large creative projects.
Importance: HIGH
NVIDIA GeForce 940MX has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (2 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.2 GB vs 12 GB
160 fewer TMUs
NVIDIA GeForce 940MX has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (24 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
What it is: Total count of texture mapping units on the GPU
When it matters: When texture-heavy gaming performance matters and you want extra hardware context behind texture-rate claims.
Importance: HIGH
NVIDIA GeForce 940MX has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (24 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.24 vs 184
41.6% lower base clock speed
NVIDIA GeForce 940MX has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,122 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.
What it is: Base operating frequency of the GPU core under standard conditions
When it matters: When you want to understand the card's guaranteed starting frequency instead of looking only at optimistic boost figures.
Importance: HIGH
NVIDIA GeForce 940MX has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,122 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.1122 MHz vs 1920 MHz
92.1% lower texture rate
NVIDIA GeForce 940MX has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (29.8 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
What it is: Number of textured pixels the GPU can process per second
When it matters: When fast texture handling matters in high-refresh gaming workloads.
Importance: HIGH
NVIDIA GeForce 940MX has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (29.8 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.29.81 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s

Third-party reviews

What customers like about NVIDIA GeForce 940MX?

Efficient entry-level performance for light to medium gaming on a budget
Capable of running older AAA titles (pre-2015) like Skyrim and GTA V at playable frame rates
Operates fairly cool and energy-efficiently, helping to extend laptop battery life
Significantly outperforms integrated graphics solutions like Intel HD 620
Good value for casual productivity tasks like coding, CAD, and light photo editing
GDDR5 variant offers a notable 10-30% performance boost over the DDR3 version

What customers dislike about NVIDIA GeForce 940MX?

Struggles with modern AAA games, often requiring 720p resolution and lowest settings
DDR3 variant is considerably slower due to memory bandwidth limitations
Lacks NVENC support, making it poor for hardware-accelerated video editing and recording
Limited 64-bit memory interface bottlenecks performance in more demanding apps
Not future-proof; frequently fails to meet minimum requirements for post-2019 titles
4GB of VRAM is often considered useless as the GPU core isn't powerful enough to utilize it

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