GeForce 940M vs Radeon RX 550X
When comparing GeForce 940M and Radeon RX 550X, 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 Radeon RX 550X is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
Radeon RX 550X
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 | Radeon RX 550X | |
Power consumption (TDP) | 75 Watt | 50 Watt |
Interface | PCIe 3.0 x8 | PCIe 3.0 x8 |
Supplementary power connectors | None | |
Memory type | DDR3 | GDDR5 |
Maximum RAM amount | 4 GB | 4 GB |
Display Connectors | No outputs | 1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort |
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- GeForce 940M has 50% more power consumption, than Radeon RX 550X.
- Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x8 interface connection to a motherboard.
- GeForce 940M and Radeon RX 550X have maximum RAM of 4 GB.
- GeForce 940M is used in Laptops, and Radeon RX 550X - in Desktops.
- GeForce 940M is build with Maxwell architecture, and Radeon RX 550X - with GCN 4.0.
- Core clock speed of Radeon RX 550X is 28 MHz higher, than GeForce 940M.
- GeForce 940M is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Radeon RX 550X - by 14 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of Radeon RX 550X is 4000 MHz higher, than GeForce 940M.
Game benchmarks
high / 1080p | 2−3 | 10−11 |
ultra / 1080p | 1−2 | 6−7 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
low / 720p | 12−14 | 21−24 |
medium / 1080p | 4−5 | 12−14 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 160% more, than GeForce 940M. | ||
high / 1080p | 6−7 | 16−18 |
ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | 14−16 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
low / 720p | 16−18 | 35−40 |
medium / 1080p | 6−7 | 18−20 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X in Battlefield 5 is 175% 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 Radeon RX 550X. | ||
low / 768p | 120−130 | 170−180 |
medium / 768p | 90−95 | 140−150 |
ultra / 1080p | 40−45 | 70−75 |
QHD / 1440p | 24−27 | 40−45 |
4K / 2160p | 18−20 | 30−33 |
high / 768p | 65−70 | 100−110 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 53% more, than GeForce 940M. | ||
low / 768p | 70−75 | 55−60 |
ultra / 1080p | 18−20 | 27−30 |
medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 940M in Cyberpunk 2077 is 4% more, than Radeon RX 550X. | ||
low / 768p | 70−75 | 90−95 |
medium / 768p | 50−55 | 75−80 |
ultra / 1080p | 24−27 | 45−50 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X in Dota 2 is 44% more, than GeForce 940M. | ||
high / 1080p | 3−4 | 12−14 |
ultra / 1080p | 3−4 | 10−12 |
4K / 2160p | 2−3 | 4−5 |
low / 720p | 12−14 | 27−30 |
medium / 1080p | 4−5 | 12−14 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X in Far Cry 5 is 180% more, than GeForce 940M. | ||
high / 1080p | 10−11 | 18−20 |
ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | 14−16 |
QHD / 1440p | 2−3 | − |
low / 720p | 50−55 | 75−80 |
medium / 1080p | 12−14 | 35−40 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X in Fortnite is 85% more, than GeForce 940M. | ||
high / 1080p | 7−8 | 16−18 |
ultra / 1080p | 6−7 | 14−16 |
QHD / 1440p | 2−3 | 4−5 |
low / 720p | 20−22 | 35−40 |
medium / 1080p | 9−10 | 20−22 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X in Forza Horizon 4 is 111% more, than GeForce 940M. | ||
low / 768p | 45−50 | 65−70 |
medium / 768p | 35−40 | 55−60 |
high / 1080p | 6−7 | 18−20 |
ultra / 1080p | 3−4 | 8−9 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X in Grand Theft Auto V is 65% more, than GeForce 940M. | ||
high / 1080p | 1−2 | 6−7 |
ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 5−6 |
4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 1−2 |
low / 720p | 6−7 | 18−20 |
medium / 1080p | 3−4 | 9−10 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X in Metro Exodus is 266% more, than GeForce 940M. | ||
low / 768p | 90−95 | 100−110 |
high / 1080p | 85−90 | − |
ultra / 1080p | 75−80 | 90−95 |
medium / 1080p | 90−95 | 95−100 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X in Minecraft is 12% more, than GeForce 940M. | ||
high / 1080p | 14−16 | 18−20 |
ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 14−16 |
low / 720p | 24−27 | 40−45 |
medium / 1080p | 16−18 | 20−22 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 41% more, than GeForce 940M. | ||
high / 1080p | − | 12−14 |
ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | 8−9 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
low / 720p | 5−6 | 18−20 |
medium / 1080p | − | 12−14 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 160% more, than GeForce 940M. | ||
low / 768p | 14−16 | 35−40 |
medium / 768p | 10−11 | 21−24 |
high / 1080p | 5−6 | 12−14 |
ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | 8−9 |
4K / 2160p | 1−2 | 7−8 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 142% more, than GeForce 940M. | ||
low / 768p | 75−80 | 90−95 |
medium / 768p | 40−45 | 50−55 |
ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 24−27 |
high / 768p | 30−35 | 45−50 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X in World of Tanks is 31% more, than GeForce 940M. |
Full Specs
GeForce 940M | Radeon RX 550X | |
Architecture | Maxwell | GCN 4.0 |
Code name | N16S-GT-S/B | Lexa |
Type | Laptop | Desktop |
Release date | 12 March 2015 | 16 December 2018 |
Pipelines | 384 | 512 |
Core clock speed | 1072 MHz | 1100 MHz |
Boost Clock | 1176 MHz | 1183 MHz |
Transistor count | 1,870 million | 2,200 million |
Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 14 nm |
Texture fill rate | 28.22 | 37.86 |
Floating-point performance | 903.2 gflops | 1,211 gflops |
Length | 145 mm | |
Memory bus width | 64 Bit | 128 Bit |
Memory clock speed | 2000 MHz | 6000 MHz |
Memory bandwidth | 14.4 GB/s | 96 GB/s |
Shared memory | - | |
DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 (12_0) |
Shader Model | 5.1 | 6.4 |
OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.6 |
OpenCL | 1.2 | 2.0 |
Vulkan | 1.1.126 | 1.2.131 |
CUDA | + | |
Bus support | PCI Express 3.0 | |
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) | 101 Mh/s | |
Laptop size | medium sized | |
Optimus | + | |
GPU Boost | 2.0 | |
GameWorks | + | |
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