GeForce 840A vs GRID K160Q
When comparing GeForce 840A and GRID K160Q, 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 GRID K160Q is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GeForce 840A
GRID K160Q
Main Specs
| GeForce 840A | GRID K160Q | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 33 Watt | 130 Watt |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x8 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Memory type | DDR3 | DDR3 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 2 GB | 1 GB |
| Display Connectors | No outputs | No outputs |
- GRID K160Q has 293% more power consumption, than GeForce 840A.
- GeForce 840A is connected by PCIe 3.0 x8, and GRID K160Q uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
- GeForce 840A has 1 GB more memory, than GRID K160Q.
- Both cards are used in Desktops.
- GeForce 840A is build with Maxwell architecture, and GRID K160Q - with Kepler.
- Core clock speed of GeForce 840A is 179 MHz higher, than GRID K160Q.
- GeForce 840A and GRID K160Q are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of GeForce 840A is 220 MHz higher, than GRID K160Q.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 3−4 | 0−1 |
| ultra / 1080p | 2−3 | 0−1 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 14−16 | 9−10 |
| medium / 1080p | 5−6 | 1−2 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 840A in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 100% more, than GRID K160Q. | ||
| ultra / 1080p | 7−8 | 1−2 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 18−20 | 8−9 |
| medium / 1080p | 8−9 | 2−3 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 840A in Battlefield 5 is 175% more, than GRID K160Q. | ||
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 50−55 |
| high / 1080p | 30−35 | 45−50 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K160Q in Call of Duty: Warzone is 25% more, than GeForce 840A. | ||
| low / 768p | 120−130 | 100−110 |
| medium / 768p | 90−95 | 75−80 |
| ultra / 1080p | 40−45 | 30−35 |
| QHD / 1440p | 24−27 | − |
| 4K / 2160p | 18−20 | 9−10 |
| high / 768p | 65−70 | 50−55 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 840A in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 25% more, than GRID K160Q. | ||
| low / 768p | 80−85 | 70−75 |
| ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 10−12 |
| medium / 1080p | 40−45 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 840A in Cyberpunk 2077 is 6% more, than GRID K160Q. | ||
| low / 768p | 75−80 | 65−70 |
| medium / 768p | 50−55 | 35−40 |
| ultra / 1080p | 27−30 | 14−16 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 840A in Dota 2 is 30% more, than GRID K160Q. | ||
| high / 1080p | 5−6 | 0−1 |
| 4K / 2160p | 2−3 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 14−16 | 6−7 |
| medium / 1080p | 6−7 | 1−2 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 840A in Far Cry 5 is 150% more, than GRID K160Q. | ||
| high / 1080p | 12−14 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 7−8 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 50−55 | 40−45 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 3−4 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 840A in Fortnite is 43% more, than GRID K160Q. | ||
| high / 1080p | 7−8 | 0−1 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 20−22 | 10−12 |
| medium / 1080p | 9−10 | 3−4 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 840A in Forza Horizon 4 is 114% more, than GRID K160Q. | ||
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 35−40 |
| high / 1080p | 8−9 | 0−1 |
| ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| medium / 720p | 40−45 | 30−35 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 840A in Grand Theft Auto V is 28% more, than GRID K160Q. | ||
| high / 1080p | 3−4 | 0−1 |
| ultra / 1080p | 1−2 | 0−1 |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 8−9 | 0−1 |
| medium / 1080p | 4−5 | − |
| low / 768p | 85−90 | 85−90 |
| high / 1080p | 85−90 | 50−55 |
| ultra / 1080p | 80−85 | − |
| medium / 1080p | 85−90 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 840A in Minecraft is 24% more, than GRID K160Q. | ||
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 12−14 |
| low / 720p | 27−30 | 21−24 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 14−16 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 840A in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 12% more, than GRID K160Q. | ||
| ultra / 1080p | 7−8 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 8−9 | 1−2 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 840A in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 700% more, than GRID K160Q. | ||
| low / 768p | 16−18 | 3−4 |
| medium / 768p | 12−14 | − |
| high / 1080p | 6−7 | 2−3 |
| ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | − |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 840A in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 266% more, than GRID K160Q. | ||
| low / 768p | 70−75 | 65−70 |
| medium / 768p | 35−40 | 30−35 |
| ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 10−11 |
| high / 768p | 30−35 | 27−30 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 840A in World of Tanks is 14% more, than GRID K160Q. | ||
Full Specs
| GeForce 840A | GRID K160Q | |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Kepler |
| Code name | GM108 | GK107 |
| Type | Desktop | Workstation |
| Release date | 17 March 2014 | 28 June 2013 |
| Pipelines | 384 | 192 |
| Core clock speed | 1029 MHz | 850 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1124 MHz | |
| Transistor count | 1,270 million | |
| Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 17.98 | 13.60 |
| Floating-point performance | 863.2 gflops | 326.4 gflops |
| Memory bus width | 64 Bit | 128 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 2002 MHz | 1782 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 16.02 GB/s | 28.51 GB/s |
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 (11_0) |
| Shader Model | 5.1 | 5.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| OpenCL | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.1.126 | 1.1.126 |
| CUDA | 5.0 | 3.0 |