GeForce 840A vs GeForce 9800M GT SLI

When comparing GeForce 840A and GeForce 9800M GT SLI, we look primarily at benchmarks and game tests. But it is not only about the numbers. Often you can find third-party models with higher clock speeds, better cooling, or a customizable RGB lighting. Not all of them will have all the features you need. Another thing to consider is the port selection. Most graphics cards have at least one DisplayPort and HDMI interface, but some monitors require DVI. Before you buy, check the TDP of the graphics card - this characteristic will help you estimate the consumption of the graphics card. You may even have to upgrade your PSU to meet its requirements. An important factor when choosing between GeForce 840A and GeForce 9800M GT SLI is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

GeForce 9800M GT SLI is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: GeForce 9800M GT SLI is only used in laptop graphics. It has lower GPU clock speed compared to the desktop variant, which results in lower power consumption, but also 10-30% lower gaming performance. Check available laptop models with GeForce 9800M GT SLI here:

Main Specs

  GeForce 840A GeForce 9800M GT SLI
Power consumption (TDP) 33 Watt 130 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x8
Memory type DDR3 GDDR3
Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 512 MB
Display Connectors No outputs
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  • GeForce 9800M GT SLI has 293% more power consumption, than GeForce 840A.
  • GeForce 9800M GT SLI has 510 GB more memory, than GeForce 840A.
  • GeForce 840A is used in Desktops, and GeForce 9800M GT SLI - in Laptops.
  • GeForce 840A is build with Maxwell architecture, and GeForce 9800M GT SLI - with G9x.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce 840A is 529 MHz higher, than GeForce 9800M GT SLI.
  • GeForce 840A is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and GeForce 9800M GT SLI - by 65 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GeForce 840A is 1202 MHz higher, than GeForce 9800M GT SLI.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 3−4 5−6
ultra / 1080p 2−3 3−4
QHD / 1440p 0−1 0−1
low / 720p 14−16 14−16
medium / 1080p 5−6 7−8
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 9800M GT SLI in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 16% more, than GeForce 840A.

Full Specs

  GeForce 840A GeForce 9800M GT SLI
Architecture Maxwell G9x
Code name GM108 NB9E-GT2
Type Desktop Laptop
Release date 17 March 2014 15 July 2008
Pipelines 384 192
Core clock speed 1029 MHz 500 MHz
Boost Clock 1124 MHz
Transistor count 1508 Million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 65 nm
Texture fill rate 17.98
Floating-point performance 863.2 gflops
Memory bus width 64 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 2002 MHz 800 MHz
Memory bandwidth 16.02 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 12 (11_0) DirectX 10, Shader 4.0
Shader Model 5.1
OpenGL 4.6
OpenCL 1.2
Vulkan 1.1.126
CUDA 5.0 +
SLI options +
Laptop size large
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