How about GT940 graphics card? ——Performance analysis and interpretation of market hot spots
Recently, the graphics card market has once again become a hot topic in the technology circle due to the release of new generation products. This article will analyze the performance of the GT940 graphics card based on the hot content on the Internet in the past 10 days, and compare it with current market trends to help users make wise choices.
1. Basic parameters of GT940 graphics card

| parameters | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Architecture | Maxwell |
| CUDA core | 384 |
| Video memory capacity | 2GBDDR3 |
| Video memory bit width | 64-bit |
| fundamental frequency | 1029MHz |
| Boost frequency | 1150MHz |
| TDP power consumption | 50W |
2. Performance measurement comparison (1080P resolution)
| Game/Test Project | average frame rate | Image quality settings |
|---|---|---|
| CS:GO | 45-60 FPS | medium quality |
| League of Legends | 80-100 FPS | High quality |
| GTA V | 25-30 FPS | Low quality |
| 3DMark Fire Strike | 1800 points | - |
3. Analysis of current market hot spots and correlations
1.Second-hand market heats up: With the release of the RTX 40 series, the price of old cards such as GT940 has dropped to 200-350 yuan on second-hand platforms (Xianyu/Zhuanzhuan), making it a popular choice for office machine upgrades.
2.E-sports hotel demand: According to industry reports, low-cost e-sports hotels are still using GT940-level graphics cards to meet the needs of online games such as "CF" and "DNF".
3.Impact of mining ebb: The sell-off of mining cards has caused the prices of models such as GTX 1060 to approach GT940. Users are faced with the choice of "paying more for a mining card" or "safely choosing an old card".
4. Summary of advantages and disadvantages
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5. Purchase suggestions
1.target users: Suitable for office users with limited budget, Tencent Family Bucket players, and HTPC builders.
2.A Guide to Avoiding Pitfalls: Pay attention to identify "modified cards". It is recommended to choose the disassembled graphics card of Dell/Lenovo and other brand machines.
3.alternative: If the budget increases by 300 yuan, you can consider the GTX 1050 Ti mining card (stability needs to be tested).
6. Industry dynamic extension
Relevant hot spots in the past 10 days include:
Conclusion:The GT940 graphics card is already an entry-level product in 2023, and its performance basically matches the price. It is still a low-cost solution for non-heavy game users. However, if you are pursuing future compatibility, it is recommended to at least choose products with Pascal architecture or above.
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