GeForce 940MX vs Quadro K1000M

When comparing GeForce 940MX and Quadro K1000M, 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 K1000M is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

GeForce 940MX and Quadro K1000M are Laptop Graphics Cards

Note: GeForce 940MX and Quadro K1000M 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 940MX or Quadro K1000M here:

Main Specs

  GeForce 940MX Quadro K1000M
Power consumption (TDP) 23 Watt 45 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x8 MXM-A (3.0)
Supplementary power connectors None
Memory type DDR3, GDDR5 DDR3
Maximum RAM amount 4 GB 2 GB
Display Connectors No outputs No outputs
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  • Quadro K1000M has 95% more power consumption, than GeForce 940MX.
  • GeForce 940MX is connected by PCIe 3.0 x8, and Quadro K1000M uses MXM-A (3.0) interface.
  • GeForce 940MX has 2 GB more memory, than Quadro K1000M.
  • GeForce 940MX is used in Laptops, and Quadro K1000M - in Mobile workstations.
  • GeForce 940MX is build with Maxwell architecture, and Quadro K1000M - with Kepler.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce 940MX is 272 MHz higher, than Quadro K1000M.
  • GeForce 940MX and Quadro K1000M are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GeForce 940MX is 2200 MHz higher, than Quadro K1000M.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 7−8 0−1
ultra / 1080p 4−5
QHD / 1440p 0−1 0−1
low / 720p 16−18 1−2
medium / 1080p 8−9 0−1
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 940MX in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 1600% more, than Quadro K1000M.

Full Specs

  GeForce 940MX Quadro K1000M
Architecture Maxwell Kepler
Code name N16S-GTR-B/S N14P-Q1
Type Laptop Mobile workstation
Release date 10 March 2016 1 June 2012
Pipelines 384 192
Core clock speed 1122 MHz 850 MHz
Boost Clock 1242 MHz
Transistor count 1,870 million 1,270 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 23.83 13.60
Floating-point performance 762.6 gflops 326.4 gflops
Memory bus width 64 Bit 128 Bit
Memory clock speed 4000 MHz 1800 MHz
Memory bandwidth 40.1 GB/s 28.8 GB/s
Shared memory - -
DirectX 12 (11_0) 12 (11_0)
Shader Model 5.1 5.1
OpenGL 4.5 4.6
OpenCL 1.2 1.2
Vulkan 1.1 1.1.126
CUDA + +
Bus support PCI Express 3.0
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 102 Mh/s 10 Mh/s
Laptop size medium sized medium sized
Optimus + +
GPU Boost 2.0
GameWorks +
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