940M for Blender
Maxwell GPU best suited to lighter Blender scenes, learning workflows, and budget-conscious rendering setups.
Last updated: May 26, 2026
Compare 940M to...
Pick another GPU to open a side-by-side comparison.
48
Entry-level speed — fine for learning and lighter scenes.
2 GB
Limited — best for simpler scenes and lighter workflows.
512
Lower core count — adequate for lighter rendering workloads.
Maxwell
Older architecture — check benchmark scores for a practical performance picture.
14.4 GB/s
Lower bandwidth may become a bottleneck in texture-heavy or complex scenes.
1098 MHz
Lower clock speed — typical of older or workstation-class GPUs.
OptiX
OptiX hardware acceleration provides the fastest Cycles rendering path.
75 W
Low power — easy to cool and efficient for smaller builds.
2015
More technical details
Core specs
- Base clock: 1020 MHz
- Process size: 28 nm
Memory specs
- Memory type: DDR3
- Memory bus: 64-bit
Benchmark performance
This chart estimates how many seconds this GPU takes to render one frame of each standard Blender benchmark scene, so you can compare practical rendering speed at a glance.
These are single-frame estimates derived from Blender Open Data benchmark medians at the scene sample counts, not full-animation render times or guarantees for every real project.
View Blender Open Data sourceIs 940M good for Blender?
A concise editorial read on where this GPU looks strong, the tradeoffs to keep in mind, and who it suits best.
What stands out
- Maxwell architecture
- 512 CUDA cores
- 28 nm process size
- Base clock speed of 1020 MHz
- Boost clock speed of 1098 MHz
Tradeoffs to know
- Limited VRAM at 2 GB
- DDR3 memory type with low bandwidth
Who should choose it
- Suitable for basic 3D modeling and rendering tasks
- Energy-efficient for mobile devices
Boost Your Blender Renders with Renderjuice
Unlock the potential of your Blender projects with Renderjuice's cloud-based GPU rental service.
Related GPUs
These are nearby alternatives if you want something from the same generation, a similar class of card, or a similar Blender performance tier.
Same Generation
Other GPUs from the same lineup generation, useful when you want nearby options in the same family.
Similar Blender Performance
Nearby benchmark alternatives when you care more about practical Blender performance than branding.