AMD Radeon 840M vs Intel HD Graphics 400 (Braswell)
The Radeon 840M has 2,322% better performance than the HD Graphics 400 (Braswell) for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
We do not have any performance per dollar data for the Radeon 840M and the HD Graphics 400 (Braswell) for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Summary
About the AMD Radeon 840M GPU
The Radeon 840M is a graphics card by AMD. It is built on the RDNA 3+ GPU microarchitecture and is manufactured on a 4 nm process.
Memory
GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The 840M includes 256 stream processors (SPs), the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. Additionally, the GPU features 4 ray accelerators dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.
Benchmark Performance
The 840M has the 218th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 566 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 6.51% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090.
About the Intel HD Graphics 400 (Braswell) GPU
The Intel HD Graphics 400 (Braswell) is an integrated graphics card that launched in Q2 2015. It is built on the Generation 8.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename Braswell GT1) and is manufactured on a 14 nm process.
Memory
The HD Graphics 400 has System Shared of memory. This gives it a memory bandwidth of System Dependent, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The HD Graphics 400 includes 96 shading units, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 320 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 600 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 12 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 2 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 6 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.
Benchmark Performance
The HD Graphics 400 has the 556th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 566 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 0.27% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090.
General Info
General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
| Info | Radeon 840M | HD Graphics 400 (Braswell) |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | AMD | Intel |
| Architecture | RDNA 3+ | Generation 8.0 |
| Market Segment | Mobile | Integrated |
| Release Date | -- | Q2 2015 |
| Production Status | -- | Active |
| Shop | Check Price | Check Price |
Gaming Performance
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FPS Benchmarks
This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved both GPUs in at various resolutions. Frame rate is a crucial indicator of how smoothly the GPU can run the game. A higher FPS generally translates to a smoother gameplay experience.
- Frames Per Second
Space Marine 2 | Radeon 840M | HD Graphics 400 (Braswell) |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 1080p | 16 FPS | -- |
| Medium - 1080p | 14 FPS | -- |
| High - 1080p | 12 FPS | -- |
| Ultra - 1080p | -- | -- |
| QHD - 1440p | -- | -- |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | -- | -- |
Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)
The average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.
| GPU | Frames Per Second | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile | 71 | +482% |
| GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile | 65.7 | +439% |
| Radeon RX 7600M XT | 65.6 | +438% |
| GeForce RTX 5070 Mobile | 61.6 | +405% |
| GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile | 55.5 | +355% |
| Radeon 840M | 12.2 | |
Compare Cost Per Frame
The average cost per frame in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. Generally, a lower cost per frame implies better value for your money.
| GPU | Cost Per Frame | |
|---|---|---|
| Our database does not have enough data to compare the FPS per dollar with other GPUs. | ||
Benchmark Performance
The Radeon 840M has 2,322% better performance than the HD Graphics 400 (Braswell) for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The Radeon 840M is ranked 218th with a score of 8,453, and the HD Graphics 400 (Braswell) is ranked 556th with a score of 349.
We do not have any performance per dollar data for the Radeon 840M and the HD Graphics 400 (Braswell) for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Relative Performance
The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
| GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon R9 M395 (Mac Edition) | 8,656 | +2% |
| GeForce GTX 880M | 8,578 | +1% |
| Radeon 840M | 8,453 | |
| Radeon RX 560 Mobile | 8,329 | -1% |
| Quadro M3000M | 8,288.5 | -2% |
| Radeon R2 (Beema) | 397 | -95% |
| HD Graphics (Braswell) | 395 | -95% |
| HD Graphics 400 (Braswell) | 349 | -96% |
| Radeon HD 8210 | 343.5 | -96% |
| Radeon HD 7340 | 331.5 | -96% |
Relative Value For Money
The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.
| GPU | Performance Per Dollar | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Our database does not have enough data to compare the benchmark performance per dollar with other GPUs. | |||
Benchmark Scores
This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both GPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
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| Benchmark | Radeon 840M | HD Graphics 400 (Braswell) |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | 1,705 | -- |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | 1,928 | -- |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 37,360 (+1,929.33%) | 1,841 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 5,606 (+2,471.56%) | 218 |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 8,814 (+2,120.15%) | 397 |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | 181.3 (+1,504.42%) | 11.3 |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 3,925 | -- |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 905 | -- |
Technical Specs
Graphics Processor
General information about the graphics processing unit like their architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.
| Spec | Radeon 840M | HD Graphics 400 (Braswell) |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | -- | Braswell GT1 |
| Architecture | RDNA 3+ | Generation 8.0 |
| Process Size | 4 nm | 14 nm |
Memory Details
Memory specifications like their capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.
| Spec | Radeon 840M | HD Graphics 400 (Braswell) |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | -- | System Shared |
| Memory Type | -- | System Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | -- | System Dependent |
| Memory Clock | 7,500 MHz | System Shared |
| Memory Interface | -- | System Shared |
Board Compatibility
Compatibility information like their slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.
| Spec | Radeon 840M | HD Graphics 400 (Braswell) |
|---|---|---|
| Bus Interface | -- | Ring Bus |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | -- | 6 W |
| Outputs | -- | Device Dependent |
Cores & Clock Speeds
Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.
| Spec | Radeon 840M | HD Graphics 400 (Braswell) |
|---|---|---|
| Stream Processors (SP) | 256 | -- |
| Shading Units | -- | 96 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | -- | 12 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | -- | 2 |
| Ray Accelerators | 4 | -- |
| Core Clock Speed | -- | 320 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 2,900 MHz | 600 MHz |
Theoretical Performance
Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.
| Spec | Radeon 840M | HD Graphics 400 (Braswell) |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | -- | 1.2 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | -- | 7.2 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | -- | 115.2 GFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | -- | 28.8 GFLOPS |
API Support
Graphics API versions supported by these graphics cards. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.
| Spec | Radeon 840M | HD Graphics 400 (Braswell) |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | -- | 12 (11_1) |
| OpenCL | -- | 3.0 |
| OpenGL | -- | 4.3 |
| Shader Model | -- | 5.1 |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.