GeForce 840A vs GeForce GTX 285
When comparing GeForce 840A and GeForce GTX 285, 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 GTX 285 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GeForce 840A
Main Specs
GeForce 840A
GeForce GTX 285
Power consumption (TDP)
33 Watt
204 Watt
Interface
PCIe 3.0 x8
PCIe 2.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors
2x 6-pin
Memory type
DDR3
GDDR3
Maximum RAM amount
2 GB
1 GB
Display Connectors
No outputs
2x DVI, 1x S-Video
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GeForce GTX 285 has 518% more power consumption, than GeForce 840A.
GeForce 840A is connected by PCIe 3.0 x8, and GeForce GTX 285 uses PCIe 2.0 x16 interface.
GeForce 840A has 1 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 285.
Both cards are used in Desktops.
GeForce 840A is build with Maxwell architecture, and GeForce GTX 285 - with Tesla 2.0.
Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 285 is 447 MHz higher, than GeForce 840A.
GeForce 840A is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 285 - by 55 nm process technology.
Memory clock speed of GeForce 840A is 760 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 285.
Game benchmarks
Assassin's Creed Odyssey
Battlefield 5
Call of Duty: Warzone
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
Cyberpunk 2077
Dota 2
Far Cry 5
Fortnite
Forza Horizon 4
Grand Theft Auto V
Metro Exodus
Minecraft
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS
Red Dead Redemption 2
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
World of Tanks
high / 1080p
3−4
7−8
ultra / 1080p
2−3
4−5
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
low / 720p
14−16
16−18
medium / 1080p
5−6
9−10
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 285 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 50% more, than GeForce 840A.
high / 1080p
−
12−14
ultra / 1080p
7−8
10−11
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
low / 720p
18−20
24−27
medium / 1080p
8−9
12−14
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 285 in Battlefield 5 is 45% more, than GeForce 840A.
low / 768p
45−50
45−50
high / 1080p
30−35
45−50
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 285 in Call of Duty: Warzone is 17% more, than GeForce 840A.
low / 768p
120−130
140−150
medium / 768p
90−95
110−120
ultra / 1080p
40−45
55−60
QHD / 1440p
24−27
30−35
4K / 2160p
18−20
27−30
high / 768p
65−70
85−90
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 285 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 24% more, than GeForce 840A.
low / 768p
80−85
55−60
ultra / 1080p
14−16
20−22
medium / 1080p
40−45
45−50
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 840A in Cyberpunk 2077 is 9% more, than GeForce GTX 285.
low / 768p
75−80
80−85
medium / 768p
50−55
60−65
ultra / 1080p
27−30
35−40
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 285 in Dota 2 is 15% more, than GeForce 840A.
high / 1080p
5−6
8−9
ultra / 1080p
−
8−9
4K / 2160p
2−3
4−5
low / 720p
14−16
20−22
medium / 1080p
6−7
9−10
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 285 in Far Cry 5 is 42% more, than GeForce 840A.
high / 1080p
12−14
14−16
ultra / 1080p
7−8
10−12
low / 720p
50−55
60−65
medium / 1080p
14−16
24−27
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 285 in Fortnite is 27% more, than GeForce 840A.
high / 1080p
7−8
12−14
ultra / 1080p
−
10−12
QHD / 1440p
0−1
1−2
low / 720p
20−22
27−30
medium / 1080p
9−10
14−16
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 285 in Forza Horizon 4 is 50% more, than GeForce 840A.
low / 768p
45−50
55−60
medium / 768p
−
45−50
high / 1080p
8−9
12−14
ultra / 1080p
5−6
6−7
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
medium / 720p
40−45
−
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 285 in Grand Theft Auto V is 25% more, than GeForce 840A.
high / 1080p
3−4
5−6
ultra / 1080p
1−2
3−4
4K / 2160p
0−1
0−1
low / 720p
8−9
12−14
medium / 1080p
4−5
7−8
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 285 in Metro Exodus is 75% more, than GeForce 840A.
low / 768p
85−90
95−100
high / 1080p
85−90
90−95
ultra / 1080p
80−85
80−85
medium / 1080p
85−90
90−95
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 285 in Minecraft is 5% more, than GeForce 840A.
high / 1080p
−
16−18
ultra / 1080p
12−14
14−16
low / 720p
27−30
30−35
medium / 1080p
14−16
18−20
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 285 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 22% more, than GeForce 840A.
ultra / 1080p
7−8
7−8
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
low / 720p
8−9
12−14
medium / 1080p
−
10−12
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 285 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 25% more, than GeForce 840A.
low / 768p
16−18
24−27
medium / 768p
12−14
16−18
high / 1080p
6−7
10−11
ultra / 1080p
5−6
6−7
4K / 2160p
−
6−7
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 285 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 40% more, than GeForce 840A.
low / 768p
70−75
85−90
medium / 768p
35−40
45−50
ultra / 1080p
16−18
20−22
high / 768p
30−35
35−40
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 285 in World of Tanks is 23% more, than GeForce 840A.
Full Specs
GeForce 840A
GeForce GTX 285
Architecture
Maxwell
Tesla 2.0
Code name
GM108
GT200B
Type
Desktop
Desktop
Release date
17 March 2014
23 December 2008
Pipelines
384
240
Core clock speed
1029 MHz
1476 MHz
Boost Clock
1124 MHz
Transistor count
1,400 million
Manufacturing process technology
28 nm
55 nm
Texture fill rate
17.98
51.8 billion/sec
Floating-point performance
863.2 gflops
708.5 gflops
Length
10.5" (267 mm) (26.7 cm)
Memory bus width
64 Bit
512 Bit
Memory clock speed
2002 MHz
1242 MHz
Memory bandwidth
16.02 GB/s
159.0 GB/s
DirectX
12 (11_0)
11.1 (10_0)
Shader Model
5.1
4.0
OpenGL
4.6
2.1
OpenCL
1.2
1.1
Vulkan
1.1.126
N/A
CUDA
5.0
+
CUDA cores
240
Height
4.376" (111 mm) (11.1 cm)
SLI options
+
Multi monitor support
+
HDMI
+
Maximum VGA resolution
2048x1536
Audio input for HDMI
S/PDIF
High Dynamic-Range Lighting (HDRR)
128bit
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