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GPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

GeForce 940MX vs GeForce GTX 470

The GeForce 940MX is quite a bit faster than the GeForce GTX 470 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one GPU is out of stock.

  • Up to 31% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Available for $349

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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GeForce 940MX ranks 2 points higher.

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NVIDIA GeForce 940MX Logo
GeForce 940MX
762.6 TFLOPS
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 470 Logo
GeForce GTX 470
1088.6 TFLOPS

GeForce GTX 470 has 43% more compute power.

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NVIDIA GeForce 940MX Logo
GeForce 940MX
7.944 GP/s
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 470 Logo
GeForce GTX 470
17.02 GP/s

GeForce GTX 470 fills pixels 114% faster.

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NVIDIA GeForce 940MX Logo
GeForce 940MX
23.83 GT/s
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 470 Logo
GeForce GTX 470
34.05 GT/s

GeForce GTX 470 maps textures 43% faster.

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GeForce GTX 470 has 0.25 GB more VRAM.

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NVIDIA GeForce 940MX Logo
GeForce 940MX
40.1 GB/s
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 470 Logo
GeForce GTX 470
133.9 GB/s

GeForce GTX 470 moves data 234% faster.

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GeForce 940MX draws 192W less power.

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GeForce 900M
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Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, GeForce 940MX or GeForce GTX 470?expand_more
Neither, they're within 1% of each other across 100+ games. Pick based on price, availability, or VRAM.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, GeForce 940MX or GeForce GTX 470?expand_more
They trade blows depending on the game. Toggle the resolution selector above to compare per-game FPS at 1440p and 4K.
differenceWhat is the difference between GeForce 940MX and GeForce GTX 470?expand_more
Performance: GeForce 940MX scores 2/100, GeForce GTX 470 scores 0/100. They also differ in VRAM, memory bandwidth, power draw, and compute performance. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the GeForce 940MX or GeForce GTX 470 bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your CPU. Swap the paired CPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the GeForce 940MX or GeForce GTX 470?expand_more
Both are solid choices. Compare your current GPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.
memoryDoes VRAM matter when comparing the GeForce 940MX and GeForce GTX 470?expand_more
Yes, more VRAM helps at higher resolutions and in modded games. Check the specs section above to compare memory capacity and bandwidth between both GPUs.

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