GeForce 940MX vs GRID M6 8Q

When comparing GeForce 940MX and GRID M6 8Q, 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 940MX and GRID M6 8Q is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

GeForce 940MX is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: GeForce 940MX 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 940MX here:

Main Specs

  GeForce 940MX GRID M6 8Q
Power consumption (TDP) 23 Watt 100 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x8 PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors None None
Memory type DDR3, GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 4 GB 8 GB
Display Connectors No outputs No outputs
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  • GRID M6 8Q has 334% more power consumption, than GeForce 940MX.
  • GeForce 940MX is connected by PCIe 3.0 x8, and GRID M6 8Q uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
  • GRID M6 8Q has 4 GB more memory, than GeForce 940MX.
  • GeForce 940MX is used in Laptops, and GRID M6 8Q - in Desktops.
  • GeForce 940MX is build with Maxwell architecture, and GRID M6 8Q - with Maxwell 2.0.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce 940MX is 400 MHz higher, than GRID M6 8Q.
  • GeForce 940MX and GRID M6 8Q are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GRID M6 8Q is 1012 MHz higher, than GeForce 940MX.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 7−8 18−20
ultra / 1080p 4−5 10−11
QHD / 1440p 0−1 5−6
4K / 2160p 4−5
low / 720p 16−18 35−40
medium / 1080p 8−9 21−24
The average gaming FPS of GRID M6 8Q in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 144% more, than GeForce 940MX.

Full Specs

  GeForce 940MX GRID M6 8Q
Architecture Maxwell Maxwell 2.0
Code name N16S-GTR-B/S GM204
Type Laptop Workstation
Release date 10 March 2016 30 August 2015
Pipelines 384 1536
Core clock speed 1122 MHz 722 MHz
Boost Clock 1242 MHz
Transistor count 1,870 million 5,200 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 23.83 69.31
Floating-point performance 762.6 gflops 2,218 gflops
Memory bus width 64 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 4000 MHz 5012 MHz
Memory bandwidth 40.1 GB/s 160.4 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 12 (11_0) 12 (12_1)
Shader Model 5.1 6.4
OpenGL 4.5 4.6
OpenCL 1.2 1.2
Vulkan 1.1 1.1.126
CUDA + 5.2
Bus support PCI Express 3.0
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 102 Mh/s
Laptop size medium sized
Optimus +
GPU Boost 2.0
GameWorks +
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