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    GeForce 940MX vs Radeon RX 560X

    When comparing GeForce 940MX and Radeon RX 560X, 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 RX 560X is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
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    Radeon RX 560X

    GeForce 940MX is a Laptop Graphics Card

    Note: GeForce 940MX 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 940MX here:

    GeForce 940MX Laptops

    Main Specs

      GeForce 940MX Radeon RX 560X
    Power consumption (TDP) 23 Watt 75 Watt
    Interface PCIe 3.0 x8 PCIe 3.0 x8
    Supplementary power connectors None None
    Memory type DDR3, GDDR5 GDDR5
    Maximum RAM amount 4 GB 4 GB
    Display Connectors No outputs 1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort
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    • Radeon RX 560X has 226% more power consumption, than GeForce 940MX.
    • Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x8 interface connection to a motherboard.
    • GeForce 940MX and Radeon RX 560X have maximum RAM of 4 GB.
    • GeForce 940MX is used in Laptops, and Radeon RX 560X - in Desktops.
    • GeForce 940MX is build with Maxwell architecture, and Radeon RX 560X - with GCN 4.0.
    • Core clock speed of Radeon RX 560X is 53 MHz higher, than GeForce 940MX.
    • GeForce 940MX is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Radeon RX 560X - by 14 nm process technology.
    • Memory clock speed of Radeon RX 560X is 3000 MHz higher, than GeForce 940MX.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 7−8 18−20
    ultra / 1080p 4−5 10−11
    QHD / 1440p 0−1 4−5
    4K / 2160p − 4−5
    low / 720p 16−18 35−40
    medium / 1080p 8−9 21−24
    The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 560X in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 144% more, than GeForce 940MX.

    Full Specs

      GeForce 940MX Radeon RX 560X
    Architecture Maxwell GCN 4.0
    Code name N16S-GTR-B/S Polaris 21
    Type Laptop Desktop
    Release date 10 March 2016 11 April 2018
    Pipelines 384 1024
    Core clock speed 1122 MHz 1175 MHz
    Boost Clock 1242 MHz 1275 MHz
    Transistor count 1,870 million 3,000 million
    Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 14 nm
    Texture fill rate 23.83 81.60
    Floating-point performance 762.6 gflops 2,611 gflops
    Length 170 mm
    Memory bus width 64 Bit 128 Bit
    Memory clock speed 4000 MHz 7000 MHz
    Memory bandwidth 40.1 GB/s 112.0 GB/s
    Shared memory -
    DirectX 12 (11_0) 12 (12_0)
    Shader Model 5.1 6.4
    OpenGL 4.5 4.6
    OpenCL 1.2 2.0
    Vulkan 1.1 1.2.131
    CUDA +
    Bus support PCI Express 3.0
    Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 102 Mh/s
    Laptop size medium sized
    Optimus +
    GPU Boost 2.0
    GameWorks +
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