NVIDIA GeForce 940M vs NVIDIA Quadro P4000 Max-Q
The Quadro P4000 Max-Q has 558% better performance than the GeForce 940M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
We do not have any performance per dollar data for the GeForce 940M and the Quadro P4000 Max-Q for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Summary
About the NVIDIA GeForce 940M GPU
The NVIDIA GeForce 940M is an end-of-life mobile graphics card that released in Q1 2015. It is built on the Maxwell GPU microarchitecture (codename GM108S) and is manufactured on a 28 nm process.
Memory
The 940M has 2 GB of DDR3 memory, with a 900 MHz memory clock and a 64 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 14.4 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The 940M includes 384 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,072 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,176 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 24 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 8 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 33 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.
Benchmark Performance
The 940M has the 331st best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 2.30% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
About the NVIDIA Quadro P4000 Max-Q GPU
The NVIDIA Quadro P4000 Max-Q is an end-of-life mobile graphics card that released in Q1 2017. It is built on the Pascal GPU microarchitecture (codename GP104) and is manufactured on a 16 nm process.
Memory
The P4000 Max-Q has 8 GB of GDDR5 memory, with a 1,502 MHz memory clock and a 256 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 192.3 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The P4000 Max-Q includes 1,792 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,114 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,228 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 112 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 64 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 100 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.
Benchmark Performance
The P4000 Max-Q has the 139th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 15.12% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
General Info
General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
| Info | GeForce 940M | Quadro P4000 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Pascal |
| Market Segment | Mobile | Mobile |
| Release Date | Q1 2015 | Q1 2017 |
| Production Status | End-of-life | End-of-life |
| Shop | Check Price | Check Price |
Gaming Performance
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FPS Benchmarks
This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved both GPUs in at various resolutions. Frame rate is a crucial indicator of how smoothly the GPU can run the game. A higher FPS generally translates to a smoother gameplay experience.
- Frames Per Second
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order | GeForce 940M | Quadro P4000 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 720p | -- | -- |
| Medium - 1080p | 14 FPS | -- |
| High - 1080p | 11 FPS | -- |
| Ultra - 1080p | 10 FPS | -- |
| QHD - 1440p | -- | -- |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | -- | -- |
Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)
The average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.
| GPU | Frames Per Second | |
|---|---|---|
| Our database does not have enough FPS data to compare with other GPUs. | ||
Compare Cost Per Frame
The average cost per frame in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. Generally, a lower cost per frame implies better value for your money.
| GPU | Cost Per Frame | |
|---|---|---|
| Our database does not have enough data to compare the FPS per dollar with other GPUs. | ||
Benchmark Performance
The Quadro P4000 Max-Q has 558% better performance than the GeForce 940M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The GeForce 940M is ranked 331st with a score of 2,405.5, and the Quadro P4000 Max-Q is ranked 139th with a score of 15,837.
We do not have any performance per dollar data for the GeForce 940M and the Quadro P4000 Max-Q for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Relative Performance
The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
| GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| Quadro P3200 Mobile | 16,619 | +591% |
| Radeon RX 5500M | 16,476 | +585% |
| Quadro P4000 Max-Q | 15,837 | +558% |
| GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile | 15,725 | +554% |
| Radeon RX 580 Mobile | 15,223 | +533% |
| Quadro K3000M | 2,427 | +1% |
| FirePro M6000 | 2,422 | +1% |
| GeForce 940M | 2,405.5 | |
| GeForce GTX 570M | 2,399 | -0% |
| Quadro K2100M | 2,393.5 | -0% |
Relative Value For Money
The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.
| GPU | Performance Per Dollar | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Our database does not have enough data to compare the benchmark performance per dollar with other GPUs. | |||
Benchmark Scores
This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both GPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
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| Benchmark | GeForce 940M | Quadro P4000 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 8,818.5 | 74,933 (+749.73%) |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 1,622 | 12,312 (+659.06%) |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 2,485 | 13,482 (+442.54%) |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | 52.4 | 105 (+100.38%) |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 1,122 | 9,083 (+709.54%) |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 154 | 705 (+357.79%) |
Technical Specs
Graphics Processor
General information about the graphics processing unit like their architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.
| Spec | GeForce 940M | Quadro P4000 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | GM108S | GP104 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Pascal |
| Process Size | 28 nm | 16 nm |
| Transistors | 1,020 million | 7,200 million |
Memory Details
Memory specifications like their capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.
| Spec | GeForce 940M | Quadro P4000 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 2 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | DDR3 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 14.4 Gb/s | 192.3 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 900 MHz | 1,502 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 64 bit | 256 bit |
| L1 Cache | 64 KB | 48 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1,024 KB | 2 MB |
Board Compatibility
Compatibility information like their slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.
| Spec | GeForce 940M | Quadro P4000 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| Bus Interface | PCIe 3.0 x8 | MXM-B (3.0) |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 33 W | 100 W |
| Outputs | Device Dependent | Device Dependent |
Cores & Clock Speeds
Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.
| Spec | GeForce 940M | Quadro P4000 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| CUDA Cores | 384 | 1,792 |
| Stream Multiprocessors (SM) | -- | 14 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 24 | 112 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 8 | 64 |
| Core Clock Speed | 1,072 MHz | 1,114 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 1,176 MHz | 1,228 MHz |
Theoretical Performance
Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.
| Spec | GeForce 940M | Quadro P4000 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 9.41 GPixel/s | 78.59 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 28.22 GTexel/s | 137.5 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 903.2 GFLOPS | 4.4 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 28.22 GFLOPS | 137.5 GFLOPS |
API Support
Graphics API versions supported by these graphics cards. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.
| Spec | GeForce 940M | Quadro P4000 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 (12_1) |
| OpenCL | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.7 (5.1) | 6.8 |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.