GeForce 940M vs Radeon RX 560X
When comparing GeForce 940M and Radeon RX 560X, 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 560X is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
Radeon RX 560X
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 560X | |
Power consumption (TDP) | 75 Watt | 75 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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- Both graphics cards have the same power consumption of 75 Watt.
- Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x8 interface connection to a motherboard.
- GeForce 940M and Radeon RX 560X have maximum RAM of 4 GB.
- GeForce 940M is used in Laptops, and Radeon RX 560X - in Desktops.
- GeForce 940M is build with Maxwell architecture, and Radeon RX 560X - with GCN 4.0.
- Core clock speed of Radeon RX 560X is 103 MHz higher, than GeForce 940M.
- GeForce 940M is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Radeon RX 560X - by 14 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of Radeon RX 560X is 5000 MHz higher, than GeForce 940M.
Game benchmarks
high / 1080p | 2−3 | 18−20 |
ultra / 1080p | 1−2 | 10−11 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 4−5 |
4K / 2160p | − | 4−5 |
low / 720p | 12−14 | 35−40 |
medium / 1080p | 4−5 | 21−24 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 560X in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 340% more, than GeForce 940M. | ||
high / 1080p | 6−7 | 27−30 |
ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | 24−27 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 8−9 |
4K / 2160p | − | 6−7 |
low / 720p | 16−18 | 60−65 |
medium / 1080p | 6−7 | 30−35 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 560X in Battlefield 5 is 362% more, than GeForce 940M. | ||
low / 768p | 50−55 | 50−55 |
high / 1080p | 40−45 | 50−55 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 560X in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than GeForce 940M. | ||
low / 768p | 120−130 | 220−230 |
medium / 768p | 90−95 | 190−200 |
ultra / 1080p | 40−45 | 110−120 |
QHD / 1440p | 24−27 | 70−75 |
4K / 2160p | 18−20 | 35−40 |
high / 768p | 65−70 | 150−160 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 560X in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 114% more, than GeForce 940M. | ||
low / 768p | 70−75 | 60−65 |
ultra / 1080p | 18−20 | 45−50 |
medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 55−60 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 560X in Cyberpunk 2077 is 19% more, than GeForce 940M. | ||
low / 768p | 70−75 | 110−120 |
medium / 768p | 50−55 | 100−110 |
ultra / 1080p | 24−27 | 70−75 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 560X in Dota 2 is 94% more, than GeForce 940M. | ||
high / 1080p | 3−4 | 21−24 |
ultra / 1080p | 3−4 | 20−22 |
QHD / 1440p | − | 18−20 |
4K / 2160p | 2−3 | 7−8 |
low / 720p | 12−14 | 45−50 |
medium / 1080p | 4−5 | 24−27 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 560X in Far Cry 5 is 380% more, than GeForce 940M. | ||
high / 1080p | 10−11 | 27−30 |
ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | 21−24 |
QHD / 1440p | 2−3 | 14−16 |
low / 720p | 50−55 | 110−120 |
medium / 1080p | 12−14 | 60−65 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 560X in Fortnite is 200% more, than GeForce 940M. | ||
high / 1080p | 7−8 | 30−35 |
ultra / 1080p | 6−7 | 21−24 |
QHD / 1440p | 2−3 | 10−12 |
low / 720p | 20−22 | 60−65 |
medium / 1080p | 9−10 | 35−40 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 560X in Forza Horizon 4 is 266% more, than GeForce 940M. | ||
low / 768p | 45−50 | 95−100 |
medium / 768p | 35−40 | 85−90 |
high / 1080p | 6−7 | 35−40 |
ultra / 1080p | 3−4 | 14−16 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 5−6 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 560X in Grand Theft Auto V is 156% more, than GeForce 940M. | ||
high / 1080p | 1−2 | 10−12 |
ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 9−10 |
4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 2−3 |
low / 720p | 6−7 | 35−40 |
medium / 1080p | 3−4 | 14−16 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 560X in Metro Exodus is 600% more, than GeForce 940M. | ||
low / 768p | 90−95 | 110−120 |
high / 1080p | 85−90 | − |
ultra / 1080p | 75−80 | − |
medium / 1080p | 90−95 | 110−120 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 560X in Minecraft is 25% more, than GeForce 940M. | ||
high / 1080p | 14−16 | − |
ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 14−16 |
low / 720p | 24−27 | 65−70 |
medium / 1080p | 16−18 | 18−20 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 560X in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 83% more, than GeForce 940M. | ||
high / 1080p | − | 14−16 |
ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | 9−10 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
low / 720p | 5−6 | 35−40 |
medium / 1080p | − | 18−20 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 560X in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 360% more, than GeForce 940M. | ||
low / 768p | 14−16 | 65−70 |
medium / 768p | 10−11 | 40−45 |
high / 1080p | 5−6 | 21−24 |
ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | 12−14 |
4K / 2160p | 1−2 | 7−8 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 560X in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 328% more, than GeForce 940M. | ||
low / 768p | 75−80 | 90−95 |
medium / 768p | 40−45 | 60−65 |
ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 35−40 |
high / 768p | 30−35 | 55−60 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 560X in World of Tanks is 51% more, than GeForce 940M. |
Full Specs
GeForce 940M | Radeon RX 560X | |
Architecture | Maxwell | GCN 4.0 |
Code name | N16S-GT-S/B | Polaris 21 |
Type | Laptop | Desktop |
Release date | 12 March 2015 | 11 April 2018 |
Pipelines | 384 | 1024 |
Core clock speed | 1072 MHz | 1175 MHz |
Boost Clock | 1176 MHz | 1275 MHz |
Transistor count | 1,870 million | 3,000 million |
Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 14 nm |
Texture fill rate | 28.22 | 81.60 |
Floating-point performance | 903.2 gflops | 2,611 gflops |
Length | 170 mm | |
Memory bus width | 64 Bit | 128 Bit |
Memory clock speed | 2000 MHz | 7000 MHz |
Memory bandwidth | 14.4 GB/s | 112.0 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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