GeForce 940MX vs GeForce GTX 560
When choosing between GeForce 940MX and GeForce GTX 560, it is worth examining the specifications of the models in detail. Do they meet the recommended requirements of modern games and software? Storage capacity, form factor, TDP, available ports, warranty and manufacturer support are all important. For example, the size of a PC case can limit the maximum thickness and length of the card. Often, instead of the factory overclocked card and RGB backlight, it is better to choose a reference model with a more efficient GPU. And make sure that your current power supply unit has the correct connection pins (using adapters is not recommended). This GPUs compare tool is meant to help you to choose the best graphics card for your build. Let's find out the difference between GeForce 940MX and GeForce GTX 560.
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 560
Power consumption (TDP)
23 Watt
150 Watt
Interface
PCIe 3.0 x8
PCIe 2.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors
None
Two 6-pin
Memory type
DDR3, GDDR5
GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount
4 GB
1 GB
Display Connectors
No outputs
2x DVI, 1x mini-HDMI
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GeForce GTX 560 has 552% more power consumption, than GeForce 940MX.
GeForce 940MX is connected by PCIe 3.0 x8, and GeForce GTX 560 uses PCIe 2.0 x16 interface.
GeForce 940MX has 3 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 560.
GeForce 940MX is used in Laptops, and GeForce GTX 560 - in Desktops.
GeForce 940MX is build with Maxwell architecture, and GeForce GTX 560 - with Fermi 2.0.
Core clock speed of GeForce 940MX is 312 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 560.
GeForce 940MX is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 560 - by 40 nm process technology.
Memory clock speed of GeForce 940MX and GeForce GTX 560 is 4000 MHz.
Game benchmarks
Assassin's Creed Odyssey
Battlefield 5
Call of Duty: Warzone
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
Cyberpunk 2077
Dota 2
Far Cry 5
Fortnite
Forza Horizon 4
Grand Theft Auto V
Metro Exodus
Minecraft
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS
Red Dead Redemption 2
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
World of Tanks
high / 1080p
7−8
14−16
ultra / 1080p
4−5
8−9
QHD / 1440p
0−1
3−4
low / 720p
16−18
27−30
medium / 1080p
8−9
16−18
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 560 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 88% more, than GeForce 940MX.
high / 1080p
12−14
21−24
ultra / 1080p
10−11
18−20
QHD / 1440p
0−1
5−6
4K / 2160p
−
5−6
low / 720p
24−27
45−50
medium / 1080p
12−14
24−27
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 560 in Battlefield 5 is 86% more, than GeForce 940MX.
low / 768p
45−50
45−50
high / 1080p
45−50
−
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
GeForce 940MX and GeForce GTX 560 have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone.
low / 768p
140−150
200−210
medium / 768p
110−120
170−180
ultra / 1080p
55−60
90−95
QHD / 1440p
30−33
50−55
4K / 2160p
27−30
30−33
high / 768p
80−85
130−140
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 560 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 51% more, than GeForce 940MX.
low / 768p
55−60
55−60
ultra / 1080p
20−22
35−40
medium / 1080p
45−50
45−50
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 560 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 11% more, than GeForce 940MX.
low / 768p
80−85
100−110
medium / 768p
60−65
90−95
ultra / 1080p
35−40
60−65
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 560 in Dota 2 is 43% more, than GeForce 940MX.
high / 1080p
8−9
16−18
ultra / 1080p
8−9
14−16
4K / 2160p
3−4
5−6
low / 720p
18−20
35−40
medium / 1080p
9−10
16−18
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 560 in Far Cry 5 is 100% more, than GeForce 940MX.
high / 1080p
14−16
21−24
ultra / 1080p
10−11
18−20
QHD / 1440p
−
16−18
low / 720p
60−65
90−95
medium / 1080p
24−27
45−50
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 560 in Fortnite is 60% more, than GeForce 940MX.
high / 1080p
12−14
24−27
ultra / 1080p
10−12
18−20
QHD / 1440p
1−2
8−9
low / 720p
27−30
45−50
medium / 1080p
14−16
24−27
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 560 in Forza Horizon 4 is 92% more, than GeForce 940MX.
low / 768p
50−55
80−85
medium / 768p
45−50
70−75
high / 1080p
12−14
27−30
ultra / 1080p
6−7
10−12
QHD / 1440p
0−1
2−3
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 560 in Grand Theft Auto V is 65% more, than GeForce 940MX.
high / 1080p
5−6
9−10
ultra / 1080p
3−4
7−8
4K / 2160p
0−1
2−3
low / 720p
12−14
27−30
medium / 1080p
6−7
12−14
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 560 in Metro Exodus is 100% more, than GeForce 940MX.
low / 768p
95−100
110−120
high / 1080p
90−95
−
ultra / 1080p
80−85
100−110
medium / 1080p
90−95
100−110
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 560 in Minecraft is 20% more, than GeForce 940MX.
high / 1080p
16−18
21−24
ultra / 1080p
14−16
16−18
low / 720p
30−35
50−55
medium / 1080p
18−20
21−24
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 560 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 40% more, than GeForce 940MX.
high / 1080p
−
14−16
ultra / 1080p
7−8
9−10
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
low / 720p
12−14
24−27
medium / 1080p
10−12
14−16
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 560 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 60% more, than GeForce 940MX.
low / 768p
24−27
50−55
medium / 768p
16−18
30−35
high / 1080p
9−10
16−18
ultra / 1080p
6−7
10−11
4K / 2160p
6−7
8−9
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 560 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 84% more, than GeForce 940MX.
low / 768p
85−90
100−105
medium / 768p
45−50
60−65
ultra / 1080p
20−22
30−35
high / 768p
35−40
50−55
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 560 in World of Tanks is 29% more, than GeForce 940MX.
Full Specs
GeForce 940MX
GeForce GTX 560
Architecture
Maxwell
Fermi 2.0
Code name
N16S-GTR-B/S
GF114
Type
Laptop
Desktop
Release date
10 March 2016
17 May 2011
Pipelines
384
336
Core clock speed
1122 MHz
810 MHz
Boost Clock
1242 MHz
Transistor count
1,870 million
1,950 million
Manufacturing process technology
28 nm
40 nm
Texture fill rate
23.83
45.36
Floating-point performance
762.6 gflops
1,088.6 gflops
Length
8.25" (21 cm)
Memory bus width
64 Bit
256 Bit
Memory clock speed
4000 MHz
4000 MHz
Memory bandwidth
40.1 GB/s
128.0 GB/s
Shared memory
-
DirectX
12 (11_0)
12 (11_0)
Shader Model
5.1
5.1
OpenGL
4.5
4.1
OpenCL
1.2
1.1
Vulkan
1.1
N/A
CUDA
+
+
Bus support
PCI Express 3.0
16x PCI-E 2.0
Height
4.376" (11.1 cm)
SLI options
+
Multi monitor support
+
HDMI
+
HDCP
+
Maximum VGA resolution
2048x1536
Audio input for HDMI
Internal
3D Blu-Ray
+
3D Gaming
+
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256)
102 Mh/s
80 Mh/s
Laptop size
medium sized
Optimus
+
GPU Boost
2.0
GameWorks
+
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