GeForce 940MX vs Quadro FX 3800
When comparing GeForce 940MX and Quadro FX 3800, 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 Quadro FX 3800 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
Quadro FX 3800
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 | Quadro FX 3800 | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 23 Watt | 108 Watt |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x8 | PCIe 2.0 x16 |
| Supplementary power connectors | None | 1x 6-pin |
| Memory type | DDR3, GDDR5 | GDDR3 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 4 GB | 1 GB |
| Display Connectors | No outputs | 1x DVI, 2x DisplayPort |
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- Quadro FX 3800 has 369% more power consumption, than GeForce 940MX.
- GeForce 940MX is connected by PCIe 3.0 x8, and Quadro FX 3800 uses PCIe 2.0 x16 interface.
- GeForce 940MX has 3 GB more memory, than Quadro FX 3800.
- GeForce 940MX is used in Laptops, and Quadro FX 3800 - in Desktops.
- GeForce 940MX is build with Maxwell architecture, and Quadro FX 3800 - with Tesla 2.0.
- Core clock speed of GeForce 940MX is 522 MHz higher, than Quadro FX 3800.
- GeForce 940MX is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Quadro FX 3800 - by 55 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of GeForce 940MX is 2400 MHz higher, than Quadro FX 3800.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 7−8 | 0−1 |
| ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | 0−1 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 16−18 | 10−11 |
| medium / 1080p | 8−9 | 1−2 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 940MX in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 100% more, than Quadro FX 3800. | ||
| high / 1080p | 12−14 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 10−11 | 2−3 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 24−27 | 9−10 |
| medium / 1080p | 12−14 | 2−3 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 940MX in Battlefield 5 is 300% more, than Quadro FX 3800. | ||
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 50−55 |
| high / 1080p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro FX 3800 in Call of Duty: Warzone is 6% more, than GeForce 940MX. | ||
| low / 768p | 140−150 | 100−110 |
| medium / 768p | 110−120 | 75−80 |
| ultra / 1080p | 55−60 | 30−35 |
| QHD / 1440p | 30−33 | − |
| 4K / 2160p | 27−30 | 9−10 |
| high / 768p | 80−85 | 50−55 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 940MX in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 54% more, than Quadro FX 3800. | ||
| low / 768p | 55−60 | 70−75 |
| ultra / 1080p | 20−22 | 12−14 |
| medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro FX 3800 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 4% more, than GeForce 940MX. | ||
| low / 768p | 80−85 | 65−70 |
| medium / 768p | 60−65 | 40−45 |
| ultra / 1080p | 35−40 | 14−16 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 940MX in Dota 2 is 46% more, than Quadro FX 3800. | ||
| high / 1080p | 8−9 | 1−2 |
| ultra / 1080p | 8−9 | − |
| 4K / 2160p | 3−4 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 18−20 | 7−8 |
| medium / 1080p | 9−10 | 2−3 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 940MX in Far Cry 5 is 300% more, than Quadro FX 3800. | ||
| high / 1080p | 14−16 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 10−11 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 60−65 | 40−45 |
| medium / 1080p | 24−27 | 4−5 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 940MX in Fortnite is 91% more, than Quadro FX 3800. | ||
| high / 1080p | 12−14 | 1−2 |
| ultra / 1080p | 10−12 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 1−2 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 27−30 | 12−14 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 4−5 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 940MX in Forza Horizon 4 is 200% more, than Quadro FX 3800. | ||
| low / 768p | 50−55 | 35−40 |
| medium / 768p | 45−50 | − |
| high / 1080p | 12−14 | 1−2 |
| ultra / 1080p | 6−7 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| medium / 720p | − | 30−35 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 940MX in Grand Theft Auto V is 68% more, than Quadro FX 3800. | ||
| high / 1080p | 5−6 | 0−1 |
| ultra / 1080p | 3−4 | 0−1 |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 12−14 | 1−2 |
| medium / 1080p | 6−7 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 940MX in Metro Exodus is 1200% more, than Quadro FX 3800. | ||
| low / 768p | 95−100 | 85−90 |
| high / 1080p | 90−95 | 50−55 |
| ultra / 1080p | 80−85 | − |
| medium / 1080p | 90−95 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 940MX in Minecraft is 35% more, than Quadro FX 3800. | ||
| high / 1080p | 16−18 | 14−16 |
| ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 12−14 |
| low / 720p | 30−35 | 21−24 |
| medium / 1080p | 18−20 | 14−16 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 940MX in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 25% more, than Quadro FX 3800. | ||
| ultra / 1080p | 7−8 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 12−14 | 2−3 |
| medium / 1080p | 10−12 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 940MX in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 550% more, than Quadro FX 3800. | ||
| low / 768p | 24−27 | 4−5 |
| medium / 768p | 16−18 | − |
| high / 1080p | 9−10 | 2−3 |
| ultra / 1080p | 6−7 | − |
| 4K / 2160p | 6−7 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 940MX in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 466% more, than Quadro FX 3800. | ||
| low / 768p | 85−90 | 65−70 |
| medium / 768p | 45−50 | 30−35 |
| ultra / 1080p | 20−22 | 10−12 |
| high / 768p | 35−40 | 27−30 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 940MX in World of Tanks is 41% more, than Quadro FX 3800. | ||
Full Specs
| GeForce 940MX | Quadro FX 3800 | |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Tesla 2.0 |
| Code name | N16S-GTR-B/S | GT200B |
| Type | Laptop | Workstation |
| Release date | 10 March 2016 | 30 March 2009 |
| Pipelines | 384 | 192 |
| Core clock speed | 1122 MHz | 600 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1242 MHz | |
| Transistor count | 1,870 million | 1,400 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 55 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 23.83 | 38.40 |
| Floating-point performance | 762.6 gflops | 462.3 gflops |
| Length | 198 mm | |
| Memory bus width | 64 Bit | 256 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 4000 MHz | 1600 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 40.1 GB/s | 51.2 GB/s |
| Shared memory | - | |
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 11.1 (10_0) |
| Shader Model | 5.1 | 4.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | 3.3 |
| OpenCL | 1.2 | 1.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | N/A |
| CUDA | + | 1.3 |
| 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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