GeForce 940A vs GeForce GTX 480M
When comparing GeForce 940A and GeForce GTX 480M, 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 940A and GeForce GTX 480M is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GeForce 940A
GeForce GTX 480M is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: GeForce GTX 480M 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 GTX 480M here:
Main Specs
| GeForce 940A | GeForce GTX 480M | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 33 Watt | 100 Watt |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x8 | MXM-B (3.0) |
| Supplementary power connectors | None | |
| Memory type | DDR3 | GDDR5 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 1 GB | 2 GB |
| Display Connectors | No outputs | No outputs |
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- GeForce GTX 480M has 203% more power consumption, than GeForce 940A.
- GeForce 940A is connected by PCIe 3.0 x8, and GeForce GTX 480M uses MXM-B (3.0) interface.
- GeForce GTX 480M has 1 GB more memory, than GeForce 940A.
- GeForce 940A is used in Desktops, and GeForce GTX 480M - in Laptops.
- GeForce 940A is build with Maxwell architecture, and GeForce GTX 480M - with Fermi.
- Core clock speed of GeForce 940A is 179 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 480M.
- GeForce 940A is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 480M - by 40 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of GeForce 940A is 802 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 480M.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 4−5 | 10−11 |
| ultra / 1080p | 2−3 | 6−7 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 14−16 | 21−24 |
| medium / 1080p | 5−6 | 12−14 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 480M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 116% more, than GeForce 940A. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 16−18 |
| ultra / 1080p | 7−8 | 14−16 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 18−20 | 35−40 |
| medium / 1080p | 8−9 | 18−20 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 480M in Battlefield 5 is 109% more, than GeForce 940A. | ||
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
| high / 1080p | 30−35 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| GeForce 940A and GeForce GTX 480M have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone. | ||
| low / 768p | 120−130 | 170−180 |
| medium / 768p | 90−95 | 140−150 |
| ultra / 1080p | 40−45 | 70−75 |
| QHD / 1440p | 24−27 | 40−45 |
| 4K / 2160p | 18−20 | 30−33 |
| high / 768p | 65−70 | 100−110 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 480M in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 53% more, than GeForce 940A. | ||
| low / 768p | 80−85 | 55−60 |
| ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 27−30 |
| medium / 1080p | 40−45 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 940A in Cyberpunk 2077 is 4% more, than GeForce GTX 480M. | ||
| low / 768p | 75−80 | 90−95 |
| medium / 768p | 50−55 | 75−80 |
| ultra / 1080p | 27−30 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 480M in Dota 2 is 38% more, than GeForce 940A. | ||
| high / 1080p | 5−6 | 12−14 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 10−12 |
| 4K / 2160p | 2−3 | 4−5 |
| low / 720p | 14−16 | 27−30 |
| medium / 1080p | 6−7 | 12−14 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 480M in Far Cry 5 is 100% more, than GeForce 940A. | ||
| high / 1080p | 12−14 | 18−20 |
| ultra / 1080p | 7−8 | 14−16 |
| low / 720p | 50−55 | 75−80 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 35−40 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 480M in Fortnite is 68% more, than GeForce 940A. | ||
| high / 1080p | 7−8 | 16−18 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 14−16 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 4−5 |
| low / 720p | 20−22 | 35−40 |
| medium / 1080p | 9−10 | 20−22 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 480M in Forza Horizon 4 is 108% more, than GeForce 940A. | ||
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 65−70 |
| medium / 768p | − | 55−60 |
| high / 1080p | 7−8 | 18−20 |
| ultra / 1080p | 3−4 | 8−9 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| medium / 720p | 35−40 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 480M in Grand Theft Auto V is 63% more, than GeForce 940A. | ||
| high / 1080p | 3−4 | 6−7 |
| ultra / 1080p | 1−2 | 5−6 |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 1−2 |
| low / 720p | 8−9 | 18−20 |
| medium / 1080p | 4−5 | 9−10 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 480M in Metro Exodus is 150% more, than GeForce 940A. | ||
| low / 768p | 85−90 | 100−110 |
| high / 1080p | 85−90 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 80−85 | 90−95 |
| medium / 1080p | 85−90 | 95−100 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 480M in Minecraft is 15% more, than GeForce 940A. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 18−20 |
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 14−16 |
| low / 720p | 27−30 | 40−45 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 20−22 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 480M in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 44% more, than GeForce 940A. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 12−14 |
| ultra / 1080p | 7−8 | 8−9 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 8−9 | 18−20 |
| medium / 1080p | − | 12−14 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 480M in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 62% more, than GeForce 940A. | ||
| low / 768p | 16−18 | 35−40 |
| medium / 768p | 10−12 | 21−24 |
| high / 1080p | 5−6 | 12−14 |
| ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | 8−9 |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 7−8 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 480M in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 122% more, than GeForce 940A. | ||
| low / 768p | 70−75 | 90−95 |
| medium / 768p | 35−40 | 50−55 |
| ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 24−27 |
| high / 768p | 30−35 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 480M in World of Tanks is 38% more, than GeForce 940A. | ||
Full Specs
| GeForce 940A | GeForce GTX 480M | |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Fermi |
| Code name | GM108 | N11E-GTX-A3 |
| Type | Desktop | Laptop |
| Release date | 13 March 2015 | 25 May 2010 |
| Pipelines | 384 | 352 |
| Core clock speed | 1029 MHz | 850 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1124 MHz | |
| Transistor count | 3,100 million | |
| Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 17.98 | 18.7 billion/sec |
| Floating-point performance | 863.2 gflops | 598.4 gflops |
| Memory bus width | 64 Bit | 256 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 2002 MHz | 1200 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 16.02 GB/s | 76.8 GB/s |
| Shared memory | - | |
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 API |
| Shader Model | 5.1 | 5.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.5 |
| OpenCL | 1.2 | 1.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.1.126 | N/A |
| CUDA | 5.0 | + |
| Bus support | PCI-E 2.0 | |
| SLI options | + | |
| Maximum VGA resolution | 2048x1536 | |
| Laptop size | large | |
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