GeForce 840A vs GeForce GTX 470M SLI
In this comparison between GeForce 840A and GeForce GTX 470M SLI you will find out which graphics card performs better in today's games. Bear in mind that third-party versions may have more efficient cooling and higher clock speeds. This will increase cards' performance, though not by much. In addition to raw power you should also take into account the dimensions. Thicker models simply will not fit into a small mini-ITX case. The resolution of your monitor also affects the choice, since 4K gameplay requires a more powerful GPU. And don't overspend on the graphics card. Other parts of your build may also need to be upgraded, save some money for the CPU or power supply. For some people GeForce 840A will be the best choice, for others GeForce GTX 470M SLI will be their preference. Study the comparison tables below and make your choice.
GeForce 840A
GeForce GTX 470M SLI is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: GeForce GTX 470M 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 GTX 470M SLI here:
Main Specs
| GeForce 840A | GeForce GTX 470M SLI | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 33 Watt | |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x8 | |
| Memory type | DDR3 | GDDR5 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 2 GB | |
| Display Connectors | No outputs | |
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- GeForce 840A is used in Desktops, and GeForce GTX 470M SLI - in Laptops.
- GeForce 840A is build with Maxwell architecture, and GeForce GTX 470M SLI - with Fermi.
- Core clock speed of GeForce 840A is 494 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 470M SLI.
- GeForce 840A is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 470M SLI - by 40 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of GeForce 840A is 752 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 470M SLI.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 3−4 | 16−18 |
| ultra / 1080p | 2−3 | 9−10 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 4−5 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 4−5 |
| low / 720p | 14−16 | 30−35 |
| medium / 1080p | 5−6 | 20−22 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 470M SLI in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 233% more, than GeForce 840A. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 24−27 |
| ultra / 1080p | 7−8 | 21−24 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 9−10 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 6−7 |
| low / 720p | 18−20 | 55−60 |
| medium / 1080p | 8−9 | 27−30 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 470M SLI in Battlefield 5 is 227% more, than GeForce 840A. | ||
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
| high / 1080p | 30−35 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| GeForce 840A and GeForce GTX 470M SLI have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone. | ||
| low / 768p | 120−130 | 210−220 |
| medium / 768p | 90−95 | 180−190 |
| ultra / 1080p | 40−45 | 100−110 |
| QHD / 1440p | 24−27 | 55−60 |
| 4K / 2160p | 18−20 | 30−35 |
| high / 768p | 65−70 | 140−150 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 470M SLI in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 98% more, than GeForce 840A. | ||
| low / 768p | 80−85 | 55−60 |
| ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 40−45 |
| medium / 1080p | 40−45 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 470M SLI in Cyberpunk 2077 is 6% more, than GeForce 840A. | ||
| low / 768p | 75−80 | 110−120 |
| medium / 768p | 50−55 | 95−100 |
| ultra / 1080p | 27−30 | 65−70 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 470M SLI in Dota 2 is 78% more, than GeForce 840A. | ||
| high / 1080p | 5−6 | 18−20 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 16−18 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 16−18 |
| 4K / 2160p | 2−3 | 6−7 |
| low / 720p | 14−16 | 40−45 |
| medium / 1080p | 6−7 | 21−24 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 470M SLI in Far Cry 5 is 214% more, than GeForce 840A. | ||
| high / 1080p | 12−14 | 24−27 |
| ultra / 1080p | 7−8 | 20−22 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 16−18 |
| low / 720p | 50−55 | 100−110 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 55−60 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 470M SLI in Fortnite is 136% more, than GeForce 840A. | ||
| high / 1080p | 7−8 | 27−30 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 21−24 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 10−11 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 10−11 |
| low / 720p | 20−22 | 55−60 |
| medium / 1080p | 9−10 | 30−35 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 470M SLI in Forza Horizon 4 is 225% more, than GeForce 840A. | ||
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 90−95 |
| medium / 768p | − | 80−85 |
| high / 1080p | 8−9 | 30−35 |
| ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | 12−14 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 4−5 |
| medium / 720p | 40−45 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 470M SLI in Grand Theft Auto V is 130% more, than GeForce 840A. | ||
| high / 1080p | 3−4 | 10−11 |
| ultra / 1080p | 1−2 | 8−9 |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 3−4 |
| low / 720p | 8−9 | 30−35 |
| medium / 1080p | 4−5 | 14−16 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 470M SLI in Metro Exodus is 300% more, than GeForce 840A. | ||
| low / 768p | 85−90 | 110−120 |
| high / 1080p | 85−90 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 80−85 | − |
| medium / 1080p | 85−90 | 100−110 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 470M SLI in Minecraft is 26% more, than GeForce 840A. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 21−24 |
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 18−20 |
| low / 720p | 27−30 | 60−65 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 24−27 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 470M SLI in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 94% more, than GeForce 840A. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 14−16 |
| ultra / 1080p | 7−8 | 10−11 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 8−9 | 30−35 |
| medium / 1080p | − | 16−18 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 470M SLI in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 162% more, than GeForce 840A. | ||
| low / 768p | 16−18 | 55−60 |
| medium / 768p | 12−14 | 35−40 |
| high / 1080p | 6−7 | 20−22 |
| ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | 10−12 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 8−9 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 470M SLI in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 210% more, than GeForce 840A. | ||
| low / 768p | 70−75 | 100−110 |
| medium / 768p | 35−40 | 60−65 |
| ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 35−40 |
| high / 768p | 30−35 | 55−60 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 470M SLI in World of Tanks is 66% more, than GeForce 840A. | ||
Full Specs
| GeForce 840A | GeForce GTX 470M SLI | |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Fermi |
| Code name | GM108 | N11E-GT |
| Type | Desktop | Laptop |
| Release date | 17 March 2014 | 1 November 2010 |
| Pipelines | 384 | 576 |
| Core clock speed | 1029 MHz | 535 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1124 MHz | |
| Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 17.98 | |
| Floating-point performance | 863.2 gflops | |
| Memory bus width | 64 Bit | 192 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 2002 MHz | 1250 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 16.02 GB/s | |
| Shared memory | - | |
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | DirectX 11, Shader 5.0 |
| Shader Model | 5.1 | |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | |
| OpenCL | 1.2 | |
| Vulkan | 1.1.126 | |
| CUDA | 5.0 | |
| Laptop size | large | |
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