GeForce 940MX vs GeForce GTX 275

When comparing GeForce 940MX and GeForce GTX 275, 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 GTX 275 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 GeForce GTX 275
Power consumption (TDP) 23 Watt 219 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x8 PCIe 2.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors None 2x 6-pin
Memory type DDR3, GDDR5 GDDR3
Maximum RAM amount 4 GB 896 MB
Display Connectors No outputs 2x DVI
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  • GeForce GTX 275 has 852% more power consumption, than GeForce 940MX.
  • GeForce 940MX is connected by PCIe 3.0 x8, and GeForce GTX 275 uses PCIe 2.0 x16 interface.
  • GeForce GTX 275 has 892 GB more memory, than GeForce 940MX.
  • GeForce 940MX is used in Laptops, and GeForce GTX 275 - in Desktops.
  • GeForce 940MX is build with Maxwell architecture, and GeForce GTX 275 - with Tesla 2.0.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 275 is 282 MHz higher, than GeForce 940MX.
  • GeForce 940MX is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 275 - by 55 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GeForce 940MX is 2866 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 275.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 7−8 6−7
ultra / 1080p 4−5 4−5
QHD / 1440p 0−1 0−1
low / 720p 16−18 16−18
medium / 1080p 8−9 8−9
GeForce 940MX and GeForce GTX 275 have the same average FPS in Assassin's Creed Odyssey.

Full Specs

  GeForce 940MX GeForce GTX 275
Architecture Maxwell Tesla 2.0
Code name N16S-GTR-B/S GT200B
Type Laptop Desktop
Release date 10 March 2016 15 January 2009
Pipelines 384 240
Core clock speed 1122 MHz 1404 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 50.6 billion/sec
Floating-point performance 762.6 gflops 673.9 gflops
Length 10.5" (267 mm) (26.7 cm)
Memory bus width 64 Bit 448 Bit
Memory clock speed 4000 MHz 1134 MHz
Memory bandwidth 40.1 GB/s 127.0 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 12 (11_0) 11.1 (10_0)
Shader Model 5.1 4.0
OpenGL 4.5 3.0
OpenCL 1.2 1.1
Vulkan 1.1 N/A
CUDA + +
CUDA cores 240
Bus support PCI Express 3.0 PCI-E 2.0
Height 4.376" (111 mm) (11.1 cm)
SLI options +
Multi monitor support +
Maximum VGA resolution 2048x1536
Audio input for HDMI S/PDIF
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 102 Mh/s
Laptop size medium sized
Optimus +
GPU Boost 2.0
GameWorks +
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