GeForce 940M vs HD Graphics 515
When comparing GeForce 940M and HD Graphics 515, 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 940M and HD Graphics 515 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GeForce 940M and HD Graphics 515 are Laptop Graphics Cards
Note: GeForce 940M and HD Graphics 515 are only used in laptop graphics. They have 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 940M or HD Graphics 515 here:
Main Specs
GeForce 940M
HD Graphics 515
Power consumption (TDP)
75 Watt
15 Watt
Interface
PCIe 3.0 x8
PCIe 3.0 x1
Memory type
DDR3
DDR3L/LPDDR3
Maximum RAM amount
4 GB
Display Connectors
No outputs
No outputs
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GeForce 940M has 400% more power consumption, than HD Graphics 515.
GeForce 940M is connected by PCIe 3.0 x8, and HD Graphics 515 uses PCIe 3.0 x1 interface.
Both cards are used in Laptops.
GeForce 940M is build with Maxwell architecture, and HD Graphics 515 - with Gen. 9 Skylake.
Core clock speed of GeForce 940M is 772 MHz higher, than HD Graphics 515.
GeForce 940M is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and HD Graphics 515 - by 14 nm process technology.
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
2−3
0−1
ultra / 1080p
1−2
0−1
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
low / 720p
12−14
10−11
medium / 1080p
4−5
2−3
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 940M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 33% more, than HD Graphics 515.
high / 1080p
6−7
−
ultra / 1080p
4−5
3−4
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
low / 720p
16−18
10−11
medium / 1080p
6−7
3−4
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 940M in Battlefield 5 is 80% more, than HD Graphics 515.
low / 768p
50−55
50−55
high / 1080p
40−45
40−45
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
GeForce 940M and HD Graphics 515 have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone.
low / 768p
120−130
100−110
medium / 768p
90−95
80−85
ultra / 1080p
40−45
30−35
QHD / 1440p
24−27
20−22
4K / 2160p
18−20
14−16
high / 768p
65−70
55−60
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 940M in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 19% more, than HD Graphics 515.
low / 768p
70−75
65−70
ultra / 1080p
18−20
16−18
medium / 1080p
45−50
45−50
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 940M in Cyberpunk 2077 is 4% more, than HD Graphics 515.
low / 768p
70−75
70−75
medium / 768p
50−55
40−45
ultra / 1080p
24−27
14−16
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 940M in Dota 2 is 16% more, than HD Graphics 515.
high / 1080p
3−4
0−1
ultra / 1080p
3−4
−
4K / 2160p
2−3
−
low / 720p
12−14
7−8
medium / 1080p
4−5
1−2
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 940M in Far Cry 5 is 100% more, than HD Graphics 515.
high / 1080p
10−11
−
ultra / 1080p
5−6
4−5
QHD / 1440p
2−3
2−3
low / 720p
50−55
45−50
medium / 1080p
12−14
5−6
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 940M in Fortnite is 20% more, than HD Graphics 515.
high / 1080p
7−8
2−3
ultra / 1080p
6−7
−
QHD / 1440p
2−3
2−3
4K / 2160p
−
1−2
low / 720p
20−22
12−14
medium / 1080p
9−10
5−6
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 940M in Forza Horizon 4 is 100% more, than HD Graphics 515.
low / 768p
45−50
35−40
medium / 768p
35−40
−
high / 1080p
6−7
1−2
ultra / 1080p
3−4
−
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
medium / 720p
−
30−35
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 940M in Grand Theft Auto V is 42% more, than HD Graphics 515.
high / 1080p
1−2
1−2
ultra / 1080p
0−1
0−1
4K / 2160p
0−1
−
low / 720p
6−7
1−2
medium / 1080p
3−4
−
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 940M in Metro Exodus is 300% more, than HD Graphics 515.
low / 768p
90−95
90−95
high / 1080p
85−90
75−80
ultra / 1080p
75−80
65−70
medium / 1080p
90−95
80−85
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 940M in Minecraft is 8% more, than HD Graphics 515.
high / 1080p
14−16
−
ultra / 1080p
12−14
12−14
low / 720p
24−27
24−27
medium / 1080p
16−18
12−14
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 940M in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 5% more, than HD Graphics 515.
ultra / 1080p
4−5
−
QHD / 1440p
0−1
−
low / 720p
5−6
3−4
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 940M in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 66% more, than HD Graphics 515.
low / 768p
14−16
4−5
medium / 768p
10−11
−
high / 1080p
5−6
2−3
ultra / 1080p
4−5
−
4K / 2160p
1−2
0−1
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 940M in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 233% more, than HD Graphics 515.
low / 768p
75−80
65−70
medium / 768p
40−45
30−35
ultra / 1080p
14−16
10−12
high / 768p
30−35
27−30
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 940M in World of Tanks is 20% more, than HD Graphics 515.
Full Specs
GeForce 940M
HD Graphics 515
Architecture
Maxwell
Gen. 9 Skylake
Code name
N16S-GT-S/B
Skylake GT2
Type
Laptop
Laptop
Release date
12 March 2015
1 September 2015
Pipelines
384
24
Core clock speed
1072 MHz
300 MHz
Boost Clock
1176 MHz
1000 MHz
Transistor count
1,870 million
Manufacturing process technology
28 nm
14 nm
Texture fill rate
28.22
22.80
Floating-point performance
903.2 gflops
Memory bus width
64 Bit
64/128 Bit
Memory clock speed
2000 MHz
Memory bandwidth
14.4 GB/s
Shared memory
-
+
DirectX
12 (11_0)
12 (12_1)
Shader Model
5.1
6.4
OpenGL
4.5
4.6
OpenCL
1.2
2.1
Vulkan
1.1.126
1.1.97
CUDA
+
Bus support
PCI Express 3.0
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256)
101 Mh/s
Laptop size
medium sized
Optimus
+
Quick Sync
+
GPU Boost
2.0
GameWorks
+
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