GeForce 940M vs GeForce GTX 860M SLI
When comparing GeForce 940M and GeForce GTX 860M SLI, 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 860M SLI is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GeForce 940M and GeForce GTX 860M SLI are Laptop Graphics Cards
Note: GeForce 940M and GeForce GTX 860M SLI are only used in laptop graphics. They have 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 or GeForce GTX 860M SLI here:
Main Specs
GeForce 940M
GeForce GTX 860M SLI
Power consumption (TDP)
75 Watt
120 Watt
Interface
PCIe 3.0 x8
Memory type
DDR3
GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount
4 GB
2x 4 GB
Display Connectors
No outputs
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GeForce GTX 860M SLI has 60% more power consumption, than GeForce 940M.
GeForce 940M has 2 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 860M SLI.
Both cards are used in Laptops.
GeForce 940M and GeForce GTX 860M SLI are build with Maxwell architecture.
Core clock speed of GeForce 940M is 43 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 860M SLI.
GeForce 940M and GeForce GTX 860M SLI are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 860M SLI is 3000 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
21−24
ultra / 1080p
1−2
14−16
QHD / 1440p
0−1
8−9
4K / 2160p
−
5−6
low / 720p
12−14
40−45
medium / 1080p
4−5
27−30
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M SLI in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 440% more, than GeForce 940M.
high / 1080p
6−7
35−40
ultra / 1080p
4−5
30−35
QHD / 1440p
0−1
14−16
4K / 2160p
−
9−10
low / 720p
16−18
75−80
medium / 1080p
6−7
40−45
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M SLI in Battlefield 5 is 487% more, than GeForce 940M.
low / 768p
50−55
50−55
high / 1080p
40−45
−
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
GeForce 940M and GeForce GTX 860M SLI have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone.
low / 768p
120−130
230−240
medium / 768p
90−95
210−220
ultra / 1080p
40−45
130−140
QHD / 1440p
24−27
100−110
4K / 2160p
18−20
55−60
high / 768p
65−70
170−180
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M SLI in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 146% more, than GeForce 940M.
low / 768p
70−75
60−65
ultra / 1080p
18−20
55−60
medium / 1080p
45−50
55−60
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M SLI in Cyberpunk 2077 is 28% more, than GeForce 940M.
low / 768p
70−75
120−130
medium / 768p
50−55
110−120
ultra / 1080p
24−27
85−90
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M SLI in Dota 2 is 118% more, than GeForce 940M.
high / 1080p
3−4
27−30
ultra / 1080p
3−4
24−27
QHD / 1440p
−
21−24
4K / 2160p
2−3
9−10
low / 720p
12−14
55−60
medium / 1080p
4−5
30−33
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M SLI in Far Cry 5 is 500% more, than GeForce 940M.
high / 1080p
10−11
35−40
ultra / 1080p
5−6
27−30
QHD / 1440p
2−3
16−18
low / 720p
50−55
130−140
medium / 1080p
12−14
80−85
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M SLI in Fortnite is 275% more, than GeForce 940M.
high / 1080p
7−8
35−40
ultra / 1080p
6−7
27−30
QHD / 1440p
2−3
16−18
4K / 2160p
−
14−16
low / 720p
20−22
75−80
medium / 1080p
9−10
40−45
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M SLI in Forza Horizon 4 is 344% more, than GeForce 940M.
low / 768p
45−50
110−120
medium / 768p
35−40
100−105
high / 1080p
6−7
45−50
ultra / 1080p
3−4
18−20
QHD / 1440p
0−1
9−10
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M SLI in Grand Theft Auto V is 208% more, than GeForce 940M.
high / 1080p
1−2
14−16
ultra / 1080p
0−1
12−14
QHD / 1440p
−
10−12
4K / 2160p
0−1
3−4
low / 720p
6−7
45−50
medium / 1080p
3−4
20−22
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M SLI in Metro Exodus is 800% more, than GeForce 940M.
low / 768p
90−95
120−130
high / 1080p
85−90
−
ultra / 1080p
75−80
−
medium / 1080p
90−95
110−120
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M SLI in Minecraft is 30% more, than GeForce 940M.
high / 1080p
14−16
−
ultra / 1080p
12−14
14−16
low / 720p
24−27
75−80
medium / 1080p
16−18
18−20
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M SLI in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 105% more, than GeForce 940M.
high / 1080p
−
16−18
ultra / 1080p
4−5
10−12
QHD / 1440p
0−1
3−4
4K / 2160p
−
2−3
low / 720p
5−6
40−45
medium / 1080p
−
21−24
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M SLI in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 420% more, than GeForce 940M.
low / 768p
14−16
80−85
medium / 768p
10−11
50−55
high / 1080p
5−6
27−30
ultra / 1080p
4−5
16−18
4K / 2160p
1−2
9−10
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M SLI in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 442% more, than GeForce 940M.
low / 768p
75−80
90−95
medium / 768p
40−45
60−65
ultra / 1080p
14−16
40−45
high / 768p
30−35
55−60
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M SLI in World of Tanks is 53% more, than GeForce 940M.
Full Specs
GeForce 940M
GeForce GTX 860M SLI
Architecture
Maxwell
Maxwell
Code name
N16S-GT-S/B
Type
Laptop
Laptop
Release date
12 March 2015
12 March 2014
Pipelines
384
1280
Core clock speed
1072 MHz
1029 MHz
Boost Clock
1176 MHz
Transistor count
1,870 million
2x 1870 Million
Manufacturing process technology
28 nm
28 nm
Texture fill rate
28.22
Floating-point performance
903.2 gflops
Memory bus width
64 Bit
2x 128 Bit
Memory clock speed
2000 MHz
5000 MHz
Memory bandwidth
14.4 GB/s
Shared memory
-
-
DirectX
12 (11_0)
DirectX 12 (FL 11_0), Shader 5.0
Shader Model
5.1
OpenGL
4.5
OpenCL
1.2
Vulkan
1.1.126
CUDA
+
+
Bus support
PCI Express 3.0
SLI options
+
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256)
101 Mh/s
Laptop size
medium sized
large
Optimus
+
+
GPU Boost
2.0
GameWorks
+
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