GeForce 940A vs GeForce GTX 860M SLI
When comparing GeForce 940A and GeForce GTX 860M SLI, 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 860M SLI is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GeForce 940A
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GeForce GTX 860M SLI is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: GeForce GTX 860M SLI 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 860M SLI here:
Main Specs
GeForce 940A | GeForce GTX 860M SLI | |
Power consumption (TDP) | 33 Watt | 120 Watt |
Interface | PCIe 3.0 x8 | |
Memory type | DDR3 | GDDR5 |
Maximum RAM amount | 1 GB | 2x 4 GB |
Display Connectors | No outputs | |
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- GeForce GTX 860M SLI has 263% more power consumption, than GeForce 940A.
- GeForce GTX 860M SLI has 1 GB more memory, than GeForce 940A.
- GeForce 940A is used in Desktops, and GeForce GTX 860M SLI - in Laptops.
- GeForce 940A and GeForce GTX 860M SLI are build with Maxwell architecture.
- Both graphics cards have the same core clock speed.
- GeForce 940A and GeForce GTX 860M SLI are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 860M SLI is 2998 MHz higher, than GeForce 940A.
Game benchmarks
high / 1080p | 4−5 | 21−24 |
ultra / 1080p | 2−3 | 14−16 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 8−9 |
4K / 2160p | − | 5−6 |
low / 720p | 14−16 | 40−45 |
medium / 1080p | 5−6 | 27−30 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M SLI in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 350% more, than GeForce 940A. | ||
high / 1080p | − | 35−40 |
ultra / 1080p | 7−8 | 30−35 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 14−16 |
4K / 2160p | − | 9−10 |
low / 720p | 18−20 | 75−80 |
medium / 1080p | 8−9 | 40−45 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M SLI in Battlefield 5 is 354% more, than GeForce 940A. | ||
low / 768p | 45−50 | 50−55 |
high / 1080p | 30−35 | − |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M SLI in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than GeForce 940A. | ||
low / 768p | 120−130 | 230−240 |
medium / 768p | 90−95 | 210−220 |
ultra / 1080p | 40−45 | 130−140 |
QHD / 1440p | 24−27 | 100−110 |
4K / 2160p | 18−20 | 55−60 |
high / 768p | 65−70 | 170−180 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M SLI in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 146% more, than GeForce 940A. | ||
low / 768p | 80−85 | 60−65 |
ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 55−60 |
medium / 1080p | 40−45 | 55−60 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M SLI in Cyberpunk 2077 is 28% more, than GeForce 940A. | ||
low / 768p | 75−80 | 120−130 |
medium / 768p | 50−55 | 110−120 |
ultra / 1080p | 27−30 | 85−90 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M SLI in Dota 2 is 109% more, than GeForce 940A. | ||
high / 1080p | 5−6 | 27−30 |
ultra / 1080p | − | 24−27 |
QHD / 1440p | − | 21−24 |
4K / 2160p | 2−3 | 9−10 |
low / 720p | 14−16 | 55−60 |
medium / 1080p | 6−7 | 30−33 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M SLI in Far Cry 5 is 342% more, than GeForce 940A. | ||
high / 1080p | 12−14 | 35−40 |
ultra / 1080p | 7−8 | 27−30 |
QHD / 1440p | − | 16−18 |
low / 720p | 50−55 | 130−140 |
medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 80−85 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M SLI in Fortnite is 218% more, than GeForce 940A. | ||
high / 1080p | 7−8 | 35−40 |
ultra / 1080p | − | 27−30 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 16−18 |
4K / 2160p | − | 14−16 |
low / 720p | 20−22 | 75−80 |
medium / 1080p | 9−10 | 40−45 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M SLI in Forza Horizon 4 is 333% more, than GeForce 940A. | ||
low / 768p | 45−50 | 110−120 |
medium / 768p | − | 100−105 |
high / 1080p | 7−8 | 45−50 |
ultra / 1080p | 3−4 | 18−20 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 9−10 |
medium / 720p | 35−40 | − |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M SLI in Grand Theft Auto V is 215% more, than GeForce 940A. | ||
high / 1080p | 3−4 | 14−16 |
ultra / 1080p | 1−2 | 12−14 |
QHD / 1440p | − | 10−12 |
4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 3−4 |
low / 720p | 8−9 | 45−50 |
medium / 1080p | 4−5 | 20−22 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M SLI in Metro Exodus is 500% more, than GeForce 940A. | ||
low / 768p | 85−90 | 120−130 |
high / 1080p | 85−90 | − |
ultra / 1080p | 80−85 | − |
medium / 1080p | 85−90 | 110−120 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M SLI in Minecraft is 37% more, than GeForce 940A. | ||
ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 14−16 |
low / 720p | 27−30 | 75−80 |
medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 18−20 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M SLI in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 105% more, than GeForce 940A. | ||
high / 1080p | − | 16−18 |
ultra / 1080p | 7−8 | 10−12 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 3−4 |
4K / 2160p | − | 2−3 |
low / 720p | 8−9 | 40−45 |
medium / 1080p | − | 21−24 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M SLI in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 225% more, than GeForce 940A. | ||
low / 768p | 16−18 | 80−85 |
medium / 768p | 10−12 | 50−55 |
high / 1080p | 5−6 | 27−30 |
ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | 16−18 |
4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 9−10 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M SLI in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 400% more, than GeForce 940A. | ||
low / 768p | 70−75 | 90−95 |
medium / 768p | 35−40 | 60−65 |
ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 40−45 |
high / 768p | 30−35 | 55−60 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M SLI in World of Tanks is 61% more, than GeForce 940A. |
Full Specs
GeForce 940A | GeForce GTX 860M SLI | |
Architecture | Maxwell | Maxwell |
Code name | GM108 | |
Type | Desktop | Laptop |
Release date | 13 March 2015 | 12 March 2014 |
Pipelines | 384 | 1280 |
Core clock speed | 1029 MHz | 1029 MHz |
Boost Clock | 1124 MHz | |
Transistor count | 2x 1870 Million | |
Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 28 nm |
Texture fill rate | 17.98 | |
Floating-point performance | 863.2 gflops | |
Memory bus width | 64 Bit | 2x 128 Bit |
Memory clock speed | 2002 MHz | 5000 MHz |
Memory bandwidth | 16.02 GB/s | |
Shared memory | - | |
DirectX | 12 (11_0) | DirectX 12 (FL 11_0), Shader 5.0 |
Shader Model | 5.1 | |
OpenGL | 4.6 | |
OpenCL | 1.2 | |
Vulkan | 1.1.126 | |
CUDA | 5.0 | + |
SLI options | + | |
Laptop size | large | |
Optimus | + | |
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