GeForce 940M vs GeForce GTX 560
When comparing GeForce 940M and GeForce GTX 560, we look primarily at benchmarks and game tests. But it is not only about the numbers. Often you can find third-party models with higher clock speeds, better cooling, or a customizable RGB lighting. Not all of them will have all the features you need. Another thing to consider is the port selection. Most graphics cards have at least one DisplayPort and HDMI interface, but some monitors require DVI. Before you buy, check the TDP of the graphics card - this characteristic will help you estimate the consumption of the graphics card. You may even have to upgrade your PSU to meet its requirements. An important factor when choosing between GeForce 940M and GeForce GTX 560 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GeForce 940M is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: GeForce 940M is only used in laptop graphics. It has lower GPU clock speed compared to the desktop variant, which results in lower power consumption, but also 10-30% lower gaming performance. Check available laptop models with GeForce 940M here:
Main Specs
GeForce 940M
GeForce GTX 560
Power consumption (TDP)
75 Watt
150 Watt
Interface
PCIe 3.0 x8
PCIe 2.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors
Two 6-pin
Memory type
DDR3
GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount
4 GB
1 GB
Display Connectors
No outputs
2x DVI, 1x mini-HDMI
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GeForce GTX 560 has 100% more power consumption, than GeForce 940M.
GeForce 940M is connected by PCIe 3.0 x8, and GeForce GTX 560 uses PCIe 2.0 x16 interface.
GeForce 940M has 3 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 560.
GeForce 940M is used in Laptops, and GeForce GTX 560 - in Desktops.
GeForce 940M is build with Maxwell architecture, and GeForce GTX 560 - with Fermi 2.0.
Core clock speed of GeForce 940M is 262 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 560.
GeForce 940M is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 560 - by 40 nm process technology.
Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 560 is 2000 MHz higher, than GeForce 940M.
Game benchmarks
Assassin's Creed Odyssey
Battlefield 5
Call of Duty: Warzone
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
Cyberpunk 2077
Dota 2
Far Cry 5
Fortnite
Forza Horizon 4
Grand Theft Auto V
Metro Exodus
Minecraft
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS
Red Dead Redemption 2
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
World of Tanks
high / 1080p
2−3
14−16
ultra / 1080p
1−2
8−9
QHD / 1440p
0−1
3−4
low / 720p
12−14
27−30
medium / 1080p
4−5
16−18
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 560 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 240% more, than GeForce 940M.
high / 1080p
6−7
21−24
ultra / 1080p
4−5
18−20
QHD / 1440p
0−1
5−6
4K / 2160p
−
5−6
low / 720p
16−18
45−50
medium / 1080p
6−7
24−27
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 560 in Battlefield 5 is 250% more, than GeForce 940M.
low / 768p
50−55
45−50
high / 1080p
40−45
−
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 940M in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than GeForce GTX 560.
low / 768p
120−130
200−210
medium / 768p
90−95
170−180
ultra / 1080p
40−45
90−95
QHD / 1440p
24−27
50−55
4K / 2160p
18−20
30−33
high / 768p
65−70
130−140
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 560 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 85% more, than GeForce 940M.
low / 768p
70−75
55−60
ultra / 1080p
18−20
35−40
medium / 1080p
45−50
45−50
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 560 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 2% more, than GeForce 940M.
low / 768p
70−75
100−110
medium / 768p
50−55
90−95
ultra / 1080p
24−27
60−65
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 560 in Dota 2 is 72% more, than GeForce 940M.
high / 1080p
3−4
16−18
ultra / 1080p
3−4
14−16
4K / 2160p
2−3
5−6
low / 720p
12−14
35−40
medium / 1080p
4−5
16−18
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 560 in Far Cry 5 is 260% more, than GeForce 940M.
high / 1080p
10−11
21−24
ultra / 1080p
5−6
18−20
QHD / 1440p
2−3
16−18
low / 720p
50−55
90−95
medium / 1080p
12−14
45−50
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 560 in Fortnite is 143% more, than GeForce 940M.
high / 1080p
7−8
24−27
ultra / 1080p
6−7
18−20
QHD / 1440p
2−3
8−9
low / 720p
20−22
45−50
medium / 1080p
9−10
24−27
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 560 in Forza Horizon 4 is 177% more, than GeForce 940M.
low / 768p
45−50
80−85
medium / 768p
35−40
70−75
high / 1080p
6−7
27−30
ultra / 1080p
3−4
10−12
QHD / 1440p
0−1
2−3
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 560 in Grand Theft Auto V is 108% more, than GeForce 940M.
high / 1080p
1−2
9−10
ultra / 1080p
0−1
7−8
4K / 2160p
0−1
2−3
low / 720p
6−7
27−30
medium / 1080p
3−4
12−14
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 560 in Metro Exodus is 466% more, than GeForce 940M.
low / 768p
90−95
110−120
high / 1080p
85−90
−
ultra / 1080p
75−80
100−110
medium / 1080p
90−95
100−110
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 560 in Minecraft is 24% more, than GeForce 940M.
high / 1080p
14−16
21−24
ultra / 1080p
12−14
16−18
low / 720p
24−27
50−55
medium / 1080p
16−18
21−24
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 560 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 64% more, than GeForce 940M.
high / 1080p
−
14−16
ultra / 1080p
4−5
9−10
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
low / 720p
5−6
24−27
medium / 1080p
−
14−16
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 560 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 240% more, than GeForce 940M.
low / 768p
14−16
50−55
medium / 768p
10−11
30−35
high / 1080p
5−6
16−18
ultra / 1080p
4−5
10−11
4K / 2160p
1−2
8−9
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 560 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 242% more, than GeForce 940M.
low / 768p
75−80
100−105
medium / 768p
40−45
60−65
ultra / 1080p
14−16
30−35
high / 768p
30−35
50−55
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 560 in World of Tanks is 51% more, than GeForce 940M.
Full Specs
GeForce 940M
GeForce GTX 560
Architecture
Maxwell
Fermi 2.0
Code name
N16S-GT-S/B
GF114
Type
Laptop
Desktop
Release date
12 March 2015
17 May 2011
Pipelines
384
336
Core clock speed
1072 MHz
810 MHz
Boost Clock
1176 MHz
Transistor count
1,870 million
1,950 million
Manufacturing process technology
28 nm
40 nm
Texture fill rate
28.22
45.36
Floating-point performance
903.2 gflops
1,088.6 gflops
Length
8.25" (21 cm)
Memory bus width
64 Bit
256 Bit
Memory clock speed
2000 MHz
4000 MHz
Memory bandwidth
14.4 GB/s
128.0 GB/s
Shared memory
-
DirectX
12 (11_0)
12 (11_0)
Shader Model
5.1
5.1
OpenGL
4.5
4.1
OpenCL
1.2
1.1
Vulkan
1.1.126
N/A
CUDA
+
+
Bus support
PCI Express 3.0
16x PCI-E 2.0
Height
4.376" (11.1 cm)
SLI options
+
Multi monitor support
+
HDMI
+
HDCP
+
Maximum VGA resolution
2048x1536
Audio input for HDMI
Internal
3D Blu-Ray
+
3D Gaming
+
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256)
101 Mh/s
80 Mh/s
Laptop size
medium sized
Optimus
+
GPU Boost
2.0
GameWorks
+
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