GeForce 940A vs GeForce MX150
When comparing GeForce 940A and GeForce MX150, 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 MX150 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GeForce 940A
GeForce MX150 is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: GeForce MX150 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 MX150 here:
Main Specs
| GeForce 940A | GeForce MX150 | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 33 Watt | 10 Watt |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x8 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Supplementary power connectors | None | |
| Memory type | DDR3 | GDDR5 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 1 GB | 4 GB |
| Display Connectors | No outputs | No outputs |
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- GeForce 940A has 230% more power consumption, than GeForce MX150.
- GeForce 940A is connected by PCIe 3.0 x8, and GeForce MX150 uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
- GeForce MX150 has 3 GB more memory, than GeForce 940A.
- GeForce 940A is used in Desktops, and GeForce MX150 - in Laptops.
- GeForce 940A is build with Maxwell architecture, and GeForce MX150 - with Pascal.
- Core clock speed of GeForce MX150 is 439 MHz higher, than GeForce 940A.
- GeForce 940A is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and GeForce MX150 - by 14 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of GeForce MX150 is 4006 MHz higher, than GeForce 940A.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 4−5 | 12−14 |
| ultra / 1080p | 2−3 | 7−8 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 1−2 |
| low / 720p | 14−16 | 24−27 |
| medium / 1080p | 5−6 | 14−16 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX150 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 150% more, than GeForce 940A. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 18−20 |
| ultra / 1080p | 7−8 | 16−18 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 2−3 |
| low / 720p | 18−20 | 40−45 |
| medium / 1080p | 8−9 | 21−24 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX150 in Battlefield 5 is 145% more, than GeForce 940A. | ||
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
| high / 1080p | 30−35 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| GeForce 940A and GeForce MX150 have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone. | ||
| low / 768p | 120−130 | 180−190 |
| medium / 768p | 90−95 | 150−160 |
| ultra / 1080p | 40−45 | 80−85 |
| QHD / 1440p | 24−27 | 45−50 |
| 4K / 2160p | 18−20 | 30−33 |
| high / 768p | 65−70 | 120−130 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX150 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 67% more, than GeForce 940A. | ||
| low / 768p | 80−85 | 55−60 |
| ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 30−35 |
| medium / 1080p | 40−45 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 940A in Cyberpunk 2077 is 2% more, than GeForce MX150. | ||
| low / 768p | 75−80 | 100−110 |
| medium / 768p | 50−55 | 80−85 |
| ultra / 1080p | 27−30 | 50−55 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX150 in Dota 2 is 53% more, than GeForce 940A. | ||
| high / 1080p | 5−6 | 14−16 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 12−14 |
| 4K / 2160p | 2−3 | 5−6 |
| low / 720p | 14−16 | 30−35 |
| medium / 1080p | 6−7 | 14−16 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX150 in Far Cry 5 is 142% more, than GeForce 940A. | ||
| high / 1080p | 12−14 | 21−24 |
| ultra / 1080p | 7−8 | 14−16 |
| low / 720p | 50−55 | 85−90 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 40−45 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX150 in Fortnite is 86% more, than GeForce 940A. | ||
| high / 1080p | 7−8 | 20−22 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 16−18 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 6−7 |
| low / 720p | 20−22 | 40−45 |
| medium / 1080p | 9−10 | 21−24 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX150 in Forza Horizon 4 is 133% more, than GeForce 940A. | ||
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 70−75 |
| medium / 768p | − | 65−70 |
| high / 1080p | 7−8 | 21−24 |
| ultra / 1080p | 3−4 | 10−11 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| medium / 720p | 35−40 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX150 in Grand Theft Auto V is 84% more, than GeForce 940A. | ||
| high / 1080p | 3−4 | 7−8 |
| ultra / 1080p | 1−2 | 6−7 |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 1−2 |
| low / 720p | 8−9 | 21−24 |
| medium / 1080p | 4−5 | 10−11 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX150 in Metro Exodus is 175% more, than GeForce 940A. | ||
| low / 768p | 85−90 | 100−110 |
| high / 1080p | 85−90 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 80−85 | 95−100 |
| medium / 1080p | 85−90 | 100−110 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX150 in Minecraft is 20% more, than GeForce 940A. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 20−22 |
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 16−18 |
| low / 720p | 27−30 | 45−50 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 21−24 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX150 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 61% more, than GeForce 940A. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 12−14 |
| ultra / 1080p | 7−8 | 9−10 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 8−9 | 21−24 |
| medium / 1080p | − | 14−16 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX150 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 100% more, than GeForce 940A. | ||
| low / 768p | 16−18 | 40−45 |
| medium / 768p | 10−12 | 27−30 |
| high / 1080p | 5−6 | 14−16 |
| ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | 9−10 |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 7−8 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX150 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 155% more, than GeForce 940A. | ||
| low / 768p | 70−75 | 95−100 |
| medium / 768p | 35−40 | 55−60 |
| ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 27−30 |
| high / 768p | 30−35 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX150 in World of Tanks is 46% more, than GeForce 940A. | ||
Full Specs
| GeForce 940A | GeForce MX150 | |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Pascal |
| Code name | GM108 | N17S-G1 |
| Type | Desktop | Laptop |
| Release date | 13 March 2015 | 16 May 2017 |
| Pipelines | 384 | 384 |
| Core clock speed | 1029 MHz | 1468 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1124 MHz | 1532 MHz |
| Transistor count | 1,800 million | |
| Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 17.98 | 24.91 |
| Floating-point performance | 863.2 gflops | 1,127 gflops |
| Memory bus width | 64 Bit | 64 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 2002 MHz | 6008 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 16.02 GB/s | 40.1 GB/s |
| Shared memory | - | |
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 (12_1) |
| Shader Model | 5.1 | 6.4 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| OpenCL | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.1.126 | 1.2.131 |
| CUDA | 5.0 | 6.1 |
| Laptop size | large | |
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