GeForce 940MX vs Radeon HD 8970M
When comparing GeForce 940MX and Radeon HD 8970M, 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 940MX and Radeon HD 8970M is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GeForce 940MX and Radeon HD 8970M are Laptop Graphics Cards
Note: GeForce 940MX and Radeon HD 8970M 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 940MX or Radeon HD 8970M here:
Main Specs
GeForce 940MX
Radeon HD 8970M
Power consumption (TDP)
23 Watt
100 Watt
Interface
PCIe 3.0 x8
PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors
None
Memory type
DDR3, GDDR5
GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount
4 GB
4 GB
Display Connectors
No outputs
No outputs
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Radeon HD 8970M has 334% more power consumption, than GeForce 940MX.
GeForce 940MX is connected by PCIe 3.0 x8, and Radeon HD 8970M uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
GeForce 940MX and Radeon HD 8970M have maximum RAM of 4 GB.
Both cards are used in Laptops.
GeForce 940MX is build with Maxwell architecture, and Radeon HD 8970M - with GCN.
Core clock speed of GeForce 940MX is 272 MHz higher, than Radeon HD 8970M.
GeForce 940MX and Radeon HD 8970M are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
Memory clock speed of Radeon HD 8970M is 800 MHz higher, than GeForce 940MX.
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
20−22
ultra / 1080p
4−5
12−14
QHD / 1440p
0−1
6−7
4K / 2160p
−
5−6
low / 720p
16−18
35−40
medium / 1080p
8−9
24−27
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 8970M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 166% more, than GeForce 940MX.
high / 1080p
12−14
30−35
ultra / 1080p
10−11
27−30
QHD / 1440p
0−1
10−12
4K / 2160p
−
7−8
low / 720p
24−27
65−70
medium / 1080p
12−14
35−40
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 8970M in Battlefield 5 is 173% more, than GeForce 940MX.
low / 768p
45−50
50−55
high / 1080p
45−50
−
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 8970M in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than GeForce 940MX.
low / 768p
140−150
230−240
medium / 768p
110−120
200−210
ultra / 1080p
55−60
110−120
QHD / 1440p
30−33
85−90
4K / 2160p
27−30
45−50
high / 768p
80−85
160−170
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 8970M in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 86% more, than GeForce 940MX.
low / 768p
55−60
60−65
ultra / 1080p
20−22
50−55
medium / 1080p
45−50
55−60
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 8970M in Cyberpunk 2077 is 35% more, than GeForce 940MX.
low / 768p
80−85
120−130
medium / 768p
60−65
100−110
ultra / 1080p
35−40
75−80
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 8970M in Dota 2 is 70% more, than GeForce 940MX.
high / 1080p
8−9
24−27
ultra / 1080p
8−9
21−24
QHD / 1440p
−
18−20
4K / 2160p
3−4
7−8
low / 720p
18−20
50−55
medium / 1080p
9−10
24−27
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 8970M in Far Cry 5 is 188% more, than GeForce 940MX.
high / 1080p
14−16
30−35
ultra / 1080p
10−11
24−27
QHD / 1440p
−
14−16
low / 720p
60−65
120−130
medium / 1080p
24−27
70−75
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 8970M in Fortnite is 125% more, than GeForce 940MX.
high / 1080p
12−14
30−35
ultra / 1080p
10−12
24−27
QHD / 1440p
1−2
12−14
4K / 2160p
−
12−14
low / 720p
27−30
65−70
medium / 1080p
14−16
35−40
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 8970M in Forza Horizon 4 is 169% more, than GeForce 940MX.
low / 768p
50−55
100−110
medium / 768p
45−50
90−95
high / 1080p
12−14
40−45
ultra / 1080p
6−7
16−18
QHD / 1440p
0−1
6−7
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 8970M in Grand Theft Auto V is 120% more, than GeForce 940MX.
high / 1080p
5−6
12−14
ultra / 1080p
3−4
10−11
4K / 2160p
0−1
2−3
low / 720p
12−14
35−40
medium / 1080p
6−7
16−18
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 8970M in Metro Exodus is 171% more, than GeForce 940MX.
low / 768p
95−100
120−130
high / 1080p
90−95
−
ultra / 1080p
80−85
−
medium / 1080p
90−95
110−120
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 8970M in Minecraft is 26% more, than GeForce 940MX.
high / 1080p
16−18
−
ultra / 1080p
14−16
14−16
low / 720p
30−35
70−75
medium / 1080p
18−20
18−20
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 8970M in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 59% more, than GeForce 940MX.
high / 1080p
−
14−16
ultra / 1080p
7−8
10−11
QHD / 1440p
0−1
1−2
4K / 2160p
−
1−2
low / 720p
12−14
35−40
medium / 1080p
10−12
20−22
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 8970M in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 130% more, than GeForce 940MX.
low / 768p
24−27
70−75
medium / 768p
16−18
45−50
high / 1080p
9−10
24−27
ultra / 1080p
6−7
14−16
4K / 2160p
6−7
8−9
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 8970M in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 153% more, than GeForce 940MX.
low / 768p
85−90
90−95
medium / 768p
45−50
60−65
ultra / 1080p
20−22
40−45
high / 768p
35−40
55−60
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 8970M in World of Tanks is 31% more, than GeForce 940MX.
Full Specs
GeForce 940MX
Radeon HD 8970M
Architecture
Maxwell
GCN
Code name
N16S-GTR-B/S
Neptune
Type
Laptop
Laptop
Release date
10 March 2016
15 May 2013
Pipelines
384
1280
Core clock speed
1122 MHz
850 MHz
Boost Clock
1242 MHz
900 MHz
Transistor count
1,870 million
2,800 million
Manufacturing process technology
28 nm
28 nm
Texture fill rate
23.83
72.00
Floating-point performance
762.6 gflops
2,304 gflops
Memory bus width
64 Bit
256 Bit
Memory clock speed
4000 MHz
4800 MHz
Memory bandwidth
40.1 GB/s
153.6 GB/s
Shared memory
-
-
DirectX
12 (11_0)
12 (11_1)
Shader Model
5.1
5.1
OpenGL
4.5
4.6
OpenCL
1.2
1.2
Vulkan
1.1
1.2.131
CUDA
+
Bus support
PCI Express 3.0
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256)
102 Mh/s
273 Mh/s
Laptop size
medium sized
large
Optimus
+
GPU Boost
2.0
GameWorks
+
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