Summary
#
Contents:HighlightsSummaryGaming PerformanceBenchmark PerformanceTechnical SpecsRelated GPUsRelated Comparisons
Performance
2,405.52% of 104,598
The GeForce 940M has 2% of the performance compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
Performance per dollar
We do not have performance per dollar data for the GeForce 940M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Specs at a glance
Memory2 GB DDR3
Slots--
TDP33 W
Release DateQ1 2015
Shop GeForce 940M
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
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 332nd 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.
General Info
General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
| Info | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Maxwell |
| Market Segment | Mobile |
| Release Date | Q1 2015 |
| Production Status | End-of-life |
| Shop | Check Price |
Gaming Performance
#
Select a game to compare FPS metrics
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order
NFS Heat
Ghost Recon Breakpoint
Control
F1 2019
Total War: Three Kingdoms
Rage 2
FPS Benchmarks
This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved by the GeForce 940M 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.
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order | Frames Per SecondHigher is better | Cost Per FrameLower is better |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 720p | -- | -- |
| Medium - 1080p | 14 FPS | -- |
| High - 1080p | 11 FPS | -- |
| Ultra - 1080p | 10 FPS | -- |
| QHD - 1440p | -- | -- |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | -- | -- |
FPS Source: Notebookcheck
Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)
GeForce 940M's 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
GeForce 940M's 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 cost per frame with other GPUs. | ||
Benchmark Performance
#
Performance
2,405.52% of 104,598
The GeForce 940M has 2% of the performance compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
The GeForce 940M is ranked 332nd with a score of 2,405.5.
Performance per dollar
We do not have performance per dollar data for the GeForce 940M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Compare Performance
GeForce 940M's average score in the benchmark can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, more powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
| GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon HD 7850M | 2,467 | +3% |
| Radeon HD 6950M | 2,452 | +2% |
| Quadro K620M | 2,434 | +1% |
| 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% |
| GeForce GTX 660M | 2,369 | -2% |
| Quadro M500M | 2,364.5 | -2% |
Compare Value For Money
GeForce 940M's average performance per dollar in the benchmark can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score generally implies 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 GeForce 940M's average performance scores across industry-standard GPU benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
- Popular
| Benchmark | Value |
|---|---|
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 8,818.5 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 1,622 |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 2,485 |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | 52.4 |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 1,126 |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 155 |
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck
Technical Specs
#
Processor Details
General information about the graphics processing unit like its architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Codename | GM108S |
| Architecture | Maxwell |
| Process Size | 28 nm |
| Transistors | 1,020 million |
Board Compatibility
Compatibility information like its slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Bus Interface | PCIe 3.0 x8 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 33 W |
| Outputs | Device Dependent |
Memory Details
Memory specifications like its 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 | Value |
|---|---|
| Memory Size | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | DDR3 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 14.4 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 900 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 64 bit |
| L1 Cache | 64 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1,024 KB |
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 | Value |
|---|---|
| CUDA Cores | 384 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 24 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 8 |
| Core Clock Speed | 1,072 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 1,176 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 | Value |
|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 9.41 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 28.22 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 903.2 GFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 28.22 GFLOPS |
API Support
Graphics API versions supported by this graphics card. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) |
| OpenCL | 3.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.7 (5.1) |
Looking for alternatives? Check out these GPUs similar to the NVIDIA GeForce 940M:
Check out these comparisons for similar GPUs:
* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.