NVIDIA GeForce 840M vs NVIDIA GeForce 920M
The GeForce 840M has 36% better performance than the GeForce 920M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
We do not have any performance per dollar data for the GeForce 840M and the GeForce 920M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Summary
About the NVIDIA GeForce 840M GPU
The GeForce 840M is an end-of-life mobile graphics card by NVIDIA. It launched in Q1 2014. Its GM108S chip that powers the GPU uses the Maxwell architecture and is fabricated on the 28 nm process.
This GPU is paired with 2 GB of DDR3 VRAM. Its 1,001 MHz memory clock and 64 bit interface gives it a bandwidth of 16.02 Gb/s. This impacts how much data it can store, and how fast it transfers the data to and from memory.
This mobile card has a TDP of 33 W.
The GeForce 840M has the 337th highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 2.23% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
About the NVIDIA GeForce 920M GPU
The GeForce 920M is a mobile graphics card by NVIDIA. It launched in Q1 2015. Its GK208B chip that powers the GPU uses the Kepler 2.0 architecture and is fabricated on the 28 nm process.
This GPU is paired with 2 GB of DDR3 VRAM. Its 900 MHz memory clock and 64 bit interface gives it a bandwidth of 14.4 Gb/s. This impacts how much data it can store, and how fast it transfers the data to and from memory.
This mobile card has a TDP of 33 W.
The GeForce 920M has the 388th highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 1.64% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
General Info
General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
| Info | GeForce 840M | GeForce 920M |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Kepler 2.0 |
| Market Segment | Mobile | Mobile |
| Release Date | Q1 2014 | Q1 2015 |
| Production Status | End-of-life | 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
F1 2020 | GeForce 840M | GeForce 920M |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 720p | -- | 16 FPS |
| Medium - 1080p | -- | -- |
| High - 1080p | -- | -- |
| 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 MX130 | 52 | +219% |
| GeForce 940MX | 48.3 | +196% |
| GeForce 930MX | 43.1 | +164% |
| Radeon R5 M255 | 33 | +102% |
| GeForce MX110 | 33 | +102% |
| GeForce 920M | 16.3 | |
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 GeForce 840M has 36% better performance than the GeForce 920M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The GeForce 840M is ranked 337th with a score of 2,340, and the GeForce 920M is ranked 388th with a score of 1,718.5.
We do not have any performance per dollar data for the GeForce 840M and the GeForce 920M 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| FirePro W4190M | 2,351 | +0% |
| Radeon HD 8850M | 2,349 | +0% |
| GeForce 840M | 2,340 | |
| Radeon 530 | 2,327 | -1% |
| FirePro W4170M | 2,315 | -1% |
| FirePro M4100 | 1,728 | -26% |
| GeForce GT 730M | 1,722 | -26% |
| GeForce 920M | 1,718.5 | -27% |
| GeForce GT 735M | 1,713 | -27% |
| Radeon HD 8750M | 1,698 | -27% |
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 | GeForce 840M | GeForce 920M |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | -- | 329 |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | -- | 363 |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 8,723.5 (+20.46%) | 7,242 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 1,573 (+35.43%) | 1,161.5 |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 2,378 (+30.52%) | 1,822 |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | 55.9 (+26.19%) | 44.3 |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 1,088 (+50.48%) | 723 |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 148 (+27.59%) | 116 |
| Unigine Heaven 3.0 DirectX 11 | 22.5 | -- |
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 | GeForce 840M | GeForce 920M |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | GM108S | GK208B |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Kepler 2.0 |
| Process Size | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Transistors | 1,020 million | 1,020 million |
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 | GeForce 840M | GeForce 920M |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | DDR3 | DDR3 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 16.02 Gb/s | 14.4 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 1,001 MHz | 900 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 64 bit | 64 bit |
| L1 Cache | 64 KB | 16 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1,024 KB | 512 KB |
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 | GeForce 840M | GeForce 920M |
|---|---|---|
| Bus Interface | PCIe 3.0 x8 | PCIe 3.0 x8 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 33 W | 33 W |
| Outputs | Device Dependent | 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 | GeForce 840M | GeForce 920M |
|---|---|---|
| CUDA Cores | 384 | 384 |
| Stream Multiprocessors (SM) | -- | 2 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 16 | 32 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 8 | 8 |
| Core Clock Speed | 1,029 MHz | 954 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 1,124 MHz | 954 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 | GeForce 840M | GeForce 920M |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 8.99 GPixel/s | 7.63 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 17.98 GTexel/s | 30.53 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 863.2 GFLOPS | 732.7 GFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 26.98 GFLOPS | 30.53 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 | GeForce 840M | GeForce 920M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 (11_0) |
| OpenCL | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.7 (5.1) | 6.5 (5.1) |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.