GeForce 940M vs Radeon HD 6850 X2
When comparing GeForce 940M and Radeon HD 6850 X2, 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 Radeon HD 6850 X2 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
Radeon HD 6850 X2
GeForce 940M is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: GeForce 940M 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 940M here:
Main Specs
| GeForce 940M | Radeon HD 6850 X2 | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 75 Watt | 254 Watt |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x8 | PCIe 2.0 x16 |
| Supplementary power connectors | 2x 8-pin | |
| Memory type | DDR3 | GDDR5 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 4 GB | 2 GB |
| Display Connectors | No outputs | 2x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort |
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- Radeon HD 6850 X2 has 238% more power consumption, than GeForce 940M.
- GeForce 940M is connected by PCIe 3.0 x8, and Radeon HD 6850 X2 uses PCIe 2.0 x16 interface.
- GeForce 940M has 2 GB more memory, than Radeon HD 6850 X2.
- GeForce 940M is used in Laptops, and Radeon HD 6850 X2 - in Desktops.
- GeForce 940M is build with Maxwell architecture, and Radeon HD 6850 X2 - with TeraScale 2.
- Core clock speed of GeForce 940M is 272 MHz higher, than Radeon HD 6850 X2.
- GeForce 940M is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Radeon HD 6850 X2 - by 40 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of Radeon HD 6850 X2 is 2200 MHz higher, than GeForce 940M.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 2−3 | 12−14 |
| ultra / 1080p | 1−2 | 7−8 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 2−3 |
| low / 720p | 12−14 | 27−30 |
| medium / 1080p | 4−5 | 16−18 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 6850 X2 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 220% more, than GeForce 940M. | ||
| high / 1080p | 6−7 | 21−24 |
| ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | 18−20 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 4−5 |
| low / 720p | 16−18 | 45−50 |
| medium / 1080p | 6−7 | 21−24 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 6850 X2 in Battlefield 5 is 237% more, than GeForce 940M. | ||
| low / 768p | 50−55 | 45−50 |
| high / 1080p | 40−45 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 940M in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than Radeon HD 6850 X2. | ||
| low / 768p | 120−130 | 190−200 |
| medium / 768p | 90−95 | 160−170 |
| ultra / 1080p | 40−45 | 85−90 |
| QHD / 1440p | 24−27 | 45−50 |
| 4K / 2160p | 18−20 | 30−33 |
| high / 768p | 65−70 | 120−130 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 6850 X2 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 74% more, than GeForce 940M. | ||
| low / 768p | 70−75 | 55−60 |
| ultra / 1080p | 18−20 | 35−40 |
| medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 6850 X2 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 2% more, than GeForce 940M. | ||
| low / 768p | 70−75 | 100−110 |
| medium / 768p | 50−55 | 85−90 |
| ultra / 1080p | 24−27 | 55−60 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 6850 X2 in Dota 2 is 66% more, than GeForce 940M. | ||
| high / 1080p | 3−4 | 14−16 |
| ultra / 1080p | 3−4 | 14−16 |
| 4K / 2160p | 2−3 | 5−6 |
| low / 720p | 12−14 | 30−35 |
| medium / 1080p | 4−5 | 16−18 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 6850 X2 in Far Cry 5 is 240% more, than GeForce 940M. | ||
| high / 1080p | 10−11 | 21−24 |
| ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | 16−18 |
| QHD / 1440p | 2−3 | 16−18 |
| low / 720p | 50−55 | 85−90 |
| medium / 1080p | 12−14 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 6850 X2 in Fortnite is 137% more, than GeForce 940M. | ||
| high / 1080p | 7−8 | 21−24 |
| ultra / 1080p | 6−7 | 16−18 |
| QHD / 1440p | 2−3 | 7−8 |
| low / 720p | 20−22 | 45−50 |
| medium / 1080p | 9−10 | 24−27 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 6850 X2 in Forza Horizon 4 is 166% more, than GeForce 940M. | ||
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 75−80 |
| medium / 768p | 35−40 | 65−70 |
| high / 1080p | 6−7 | 24−27 |
| ultra / 1080p | 3−4 | 10−11 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 1−2 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 6850 X2 in Grand Theft Auto V is 95% more, than GeForce 940M. | ||
| high / 1080p | 1−2 | 8−9 |
| ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 6−7 |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 2−3 |
| low / 720p | 6−7 | 24−27 |
| medium / 1080p | 3−4 | 10−12 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 6850 X2 in Metro Exodus is 400% more, than GeForce 940M. | ||
| low / 768p | 90−95 | 100−110 |
| high / 1080p | 85−90 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 75−80 | 95−100 |
| medium / 1080p | 90−95 | 100−110 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 6850 X2 in Minecraft is 17% more, than GeForce 940M. | ||
| high / 1080p | 14−16 | 21−24 |
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 16−18 |
| low / 720p | 24−27 | 50−55 |
| medium / 1080p | 16−18 | 21−24 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 6850 X2 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 64% more, than GeForce 940M. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 12−14 |
| ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | 9−10 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 5−6 | 24−27 |
| medium / 1080p | − | 14−16 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 6850 X2 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 240% more, than GeForce 940M. | ||
| low / 768p | 14−16 | 45−50 |
| medium / 768p | 10−11 | 27−30 |
| high / 1080p | 5−6 | 16−18 |
| ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | 9−10 |
| 4K / 2160p | 1−2 | 7−8 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 6850 X2 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 214% more, than GeForce 940M. | ||
| low / 768p | 75−80 | 95−100 |
| medium / 768p | 40−45 | 55−60 |
| ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 30−35 |
| high / 768p | 30−35 | 50−55 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 6850 X2 in World of Tanks is 46% more, than GeForce 940M. | ||
Full Specs
| GeForce 940M | Radeon HD 6850 X2 | |
| Architecture | Maxwell | TeraScale 2 |
| Code name | N16S-GT-S/B | Barts |
| Type | Laptop | Desktop |
| Release date | 12 March 2015 | 19 September 2011 |
| Pipelines | 384 | 960 |
| Core clock speed | 1072 MHz | 800 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1176 MHz | |
| Transistor count | 1,870 million | 1,700 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 28.22 | 38.40 |
| Floating-point performance | 903.2 gflops | 2x 1,536.0 gflops |
| Memory bus width | 64 Bit | 256 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 2000 MHz | 4200 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 14.4 GB/s | 134.4 GB/s |
| Shared memory | - | |
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 11.2 (11_0) |
| Shader Model | 5.1 | 5.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.4 |
| OpenCL | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.1.126 | N/A |
| CUDA | + | |
| Bus support | PCI Express 3.0 | |
| Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) | 101 Mh/s | |
| Laptop size | medium sized | |
| Optimus | + | |
| GPU Boost | 2.0 | |
| GameWorks | + | |
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