nVIDIA Geforce GTX 940MX vs 660 Which graphics card works very well?

[Ven]

Hello guys, I have a question i need to tell you. Since im planning to get a laptop on around summer 2017, i want to know if the nVIDIA Geforce GTX 940MX can perform very well. I checked the system requirements recommended section and found that the graphics can support nVIDIA Geforce GTX 660. So I am wondering which graphics card performs very well. Thanks for helping me :D

Btw, I am not good at technology (Ex: Graphics card = Video cards / Dedicated cards) so please don't flame on me XD

P.S, you might be thinking that the nVIDIA Geforce GTX 940MX will absolutely perform well but im just wondering about it :P

[ブルーベリー]

Hey! mobile GPU's tend to be slower than dedicated GPU's, so you will not be able to crank the game up. Many users also report performance problems with the latest NVIDIA GPU's so you may search for 'Cities skylines + the GPU you're about to buy to check some benchmarking test results. If you really want the 940MX, make sure it's the newest version with GDDR 5 memory, it's maximum performance is 30% faster than the old 940 when paired with a fast quad core CPU, which C:S will also benefit greatly from.

[brian_va]

By next summer the 940 probably won't be in common use, and what's out at comparable prices will most certainly better than the 940. With PC components, you really can't start shopping a year in advance, everything will have changed by then. Mobile versions of the 1000's should be common by then, and likely run circles around the 940 and 660.

[Ven]

Thank you for helping me, I love u guys :D

[MarkJohnson]

Also, they make two version of video cards. One for desktop (GTX 660) and one for laptop (GTX 660m)

So be aware of the difference. But as Brian said, by next year they'll have all new models of everything. Probably a GTX 1040m or bigger.

Just be aware laptop parts are made to run on batteries, so expect lower performance on all laptop parts compared to the equivalent desktop parts.

[Ven]

@rmjohnson144 Even with the nVIDIA Geforce 940MX GTX, I can still have lower performence when playing Cities Skylines right?

[Ven]

Originally posted by Henschel:

Hey! mobile GPU's tend to be slower than dedicated GPU's, so you will not be able to crank the game up. Many users also report performance problems with the latest NVIDIA GPU's so you may search for 'Cities skylines + the GPU you're about to buy to check some benchmarking test results. If you really want the 940MX, make sure it's the newest version with GDDR 5 memory, it's maximum performance is 30% faster than the old 940 when paired with a fast quad core CPU, which C:S will also benefit greatly from.

For the GDDR 5, you are referring to the nVIDIA Geforce GTX right?

[brian_va]

yep
http://gpuboss.com/gpus/GeForce-GTX-660-vs-GeForce-940MX
the benchmarks at the top make them look similar, but scroll down to differences. 940mx doesn't even come close to memory bandwidth, and most others aren't close either. skylines is really cpu bound though, so that is also an important consideration.

that is for the older gddr3 spec, so the gddr5 would be a bit better, but still not close to a 660

[Ven]

Originally posted by brian_va:

yep
http://gpuboss.com/gpus/GeForce-GTX-660-vs-GeForce-940MX
the benchmarks at the top make them look similar, but scroll down to differences. 940mx doesn't even come close to memory bandwidth, and most others aren't close either. skylines is really cpu bound though, so that is also an important consideration.

Ahhh, i see now. Thanks for telling me this.

[Ven]

@brian_va So Im assuming that the nVIDIA Geforce GTX 960MX is the minimum requirement for playing Cities skylines right?

[MarkJohnson]

Performance is going to be relative to your city. The game requirements are based on 9-tiles and no workshop items.

If you plan on very large 25-tile cities with lots of fancy workshop items, then you'll need recommended specs at minimum. Minimum specs are too low for anything other than vanilla and well balanced cities.

By next year when you buy this thing, it will be hard to get below minimum requirements for laptops.

[Ven]

Originally posted by rmjohnson144:

Performance is going to be relative to your city. The game requirements are based on 9-tiles and no workshop items.

If you plan on very large 25-tile cities with lots of fancy workshop items, then you'll need recommended specs at minimum. Minimum specs are too low for anything other than vanilla and well balanced cities.

By next year when you buy this thing, it will be hard to get below minimum requirements for laptops.

So i guess I have to get used to low FPS and performance then. But for @Brian_va explanation, he did said that verison GDDR 5 can still perform but with a small amount of FPS and performance. I have a hunch that the 940MX can perform ok. Since I am not good at technology, do you think NVIDIA 940MX can still work?

[MarkJohnson]

I don't know if I'd go below a 950m. But that'll be a moot point as 1060's are already out and 1050 and 1040 soon to follow. But video is the least thing to worry about. You need a powerful i7 to get the best performance at least for this game.

You'll need to save a lot. $800 minimum for a decent gaming laptop.

[ブルーベリー]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glS3xGyr0t8

[ブルーベリー]

Originally posted by Eternal_venture:

@brian_va So Im assuming that the nVIDIA Geforce GTX 960MX is the minimum requirement for playing Cities skylines right?

Get the 960 rather than anything below 950'ish.

[Ven]

So In conclusion, I have to search for a laptop with Intel core i7 to improve performance and an nVIDIA Geforce GTX 960 (M or MX) to improve the quality? It seems I have to save more money just for Cities Skylines then XD . Thank you guys for helping me so much :D I appreciate it. If there is something missing I forgot to mention, please comment on the things I need :D As always, Thank you guys so much for helping me :D