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    GeForce 940MX vs GeForce GTS 160M

    When comparing GeForce 940MX and GeForce GTS 160M, 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 GeForce GTS 160M is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
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    GeForce 940MX and GeForce GTS 160M are Laptop Graphics Cards

    Note: GeForce 940MX and GeForce GTS 160M 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 GeForce GTS 160M here:

    GeForce 940MX Laptops
    GeForce GTS 160M Laptops

    Main Specs

      GeForce 940MX GeForce GTS 160M
    Power consumption (TDP) 23 Watt 60 Watt
    Interface PCIe 3.0 x8 PCIe 2.0 x16
    Supplementary power connectors None
    Memory type DDR3, GDDR5 GDDR3
    Maximum RAM amount 4 GB 1 GB
    Display Connectors No outputs No outputs
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    • GeForce GTS 160M has 160% more power consumption, than GeForce 940MX.
    • GeForce 940MX is connected by PCIe 3.0 x8, and GeForce GTS 160M uses PCIe 2.0 x16 interface.
    • GeForce 940MX has 3 GB more memory, than GeForce GTS 160M.
    • Both cards are used in Laptops.
    • GeForce 940MX is build with Maxwell architecture, and GeForce GTS 160M - with G9x.
    • Core clock speed of GeForce GTS 160M is 378 MHz higher, than GeForce 940MX.
    • GeForce 940MX is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and GeForce GTS 160M - by 55 nm process technology.

    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 GeForce GTS 160M.

    Full Specs

      GeForce 940MX GeForce GTS 160M
    Architecture Maxwell G9x
    Code name N16S-GTR-B/S N10E-GS1
    Type Laptop Laptop
    Release date 10 March 2016 2 March 2009
    Pipelines 384 64
    Core clock speed 1122 MHz 1500 MHz
    Boost Clock 1242 MHz
    Transistor count 1,870 million 505 million
    Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 55 nm
    Texture fill rate 23.83 19 billion/sec
    Floating-point performance 762.6 gflops 192 gflops
    Memory bus width 64 Bit 256 Bit
    Memory clock speed 4000 MHz
    Memory bandwidth 40.1 GB/s 51 GB/s
    Shared memory - -
    DirectX 12 (11_0) 11.1 (10_0)
    Shader Model 5.1 4.0
    OpenGL 4.5 2.1
    OpenCL 1.2 1.1
    Vulkan 1.1 N/A
    CUDA + +
    CUDA cores 64
    Bus support PCI Express 3.0 PCI-E 2.0
    SLI options 2-way
    HDMI +
    Maximum VGA resolution 2048x1536
    Audio input for HDMI S/PDIF
    Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 102 Mh/s
    Laptop size medium sized large
    Optimus +
    GPU Boost 2.0
    GameWorks +
    Gigaflops 288
    MXM Type MXM 3.0 Type-B
    Power management 8.0
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