GeForce 840A vs GeForce GTX 460 v2

When comparing GeForce 840A and GeForce GTX 460 v2, 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 460 v2 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GeForce 840A
GeForce GTX 460 v2

Main Specs

  GeForce 840A GeForce GTX 460 v2
Power consumption (TDP) 33 Watt 160 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x8 PCIe 2.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors 2x 6-pin
Memory type DDR3 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 1 GB
Display Connectors No outputs 2x DVI, 1x mini-HDMI
 
  • GeForce GTX 460 v2 has 384% more power consumption, than GeForce 840A.
  • GeForce 840A is connected by PCIe 3.0 x8, and GeForce GTX 460 v2 uses PCIe 2.0 x16 interface.
  • GeForce 840A has 1 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 460 v2.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • GeForce 840A is build with Maxwell architecture, and GeForce GTX 460 v2 - with Fermi 2.0.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce 840A is 250 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 460 v2.
  • GeForce 840A is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 460 v2 - by 40 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 460 v2 is 2006 MHz higher, than GeForce 840A.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 3−4 10−11
ultra / 1080p 2−3 6−7
QHD / 1440p 0−1 0−1
low / 720p 14−16 21−24
medium / 1080p 5−6 12−14
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 460 v2 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 116% more, than GeForce 840A.

Full Specs

  GeForce 840A GeForce GTX 460 v2
Architecture Maxwell Fermi 2.0
Code name GM108 GF114
Type Desktop Desktop
Release date 17 March 2014 24 September 2011
Pipelines 384 336
Core clock speed 1029 MHz 779 MHz
Boost Clock 1124 MHz
Transistor count 1,950 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 40 nm
Texture fill rate 17.98 43.62
Floating-point performance 863.2 gflops 1,045.6 gflops
Length 210 mm
Memory bus width 64 Bit 192 Bit
Memory clock speed 2002 MHz 4008 MHz
Memory bandwidth 16.02 GB/s 96.19 GB/s
DirectX 12 (11_0) 12 (11_0)
Shader Model 5.1 5.1
OpenGL 4.6 4.6
OpenCL 1.2 1.1
Vulkan 1.1.126 N/A
CUDA 5.0 2.1
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