GeForce 840A vs Iris Graphics 540
When comparing GeForce 840A and Iris Graphics 540, 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 Iris Graphics 540 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GeForce 840A
Iris Graphics 540 is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: Iris Graphics 540 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 Iris Graphics 540 here:
Main Specs
| GeForce 840A | Iris Graphics 540 | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 33 Watt | 15 Watt |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x8 | PCIe 3.0 x1 |
| Memory type | DDR3 | eDRAM |
| Maximum RAM amount | 2 GB | 64 MB |
| Display Connectors | No outputs | No outputs |
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- GeForce 840A has 120% more power consumption, than Iris Graphics 540.
- GeForce 840A is connected by PCIe 3.0 x8, and Iris Graphics 540 uses PCIe 3.0 x1 interface.
- Iris Graphics 540 has 62 GB more memory, than GeForce 840A.
- GeForce 840A is used in Desktops, and Iris Graphics 540 - in Laptops.
- GeForce 840A is build with Maxwell architecture, and Iris Graphics 540 - with Gen. 9 Skylake.
- Core clock speed of GeForce 840A is 729 MHz higher, than Iris Graphics 540.
- GeForce 840A is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Iris Graphics 540 - by 14 nm process technology.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 3−4 | 8−9 |
| ultra / 1080p | 2−3 | 5−6 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 14−16 | 20−22 |
| medium / 1080p | 5−6 | 10−12 |
| The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 540 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 83% more, than GeForce 840A. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 14−16 |
| ultra / 1080p | 7−8 | 12−14 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 18−20 | 30−35 |
| medium / 1080p | 8−9 | 16−18 |
| The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 540 in Battlefield 5 is 81% 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 Iris Graphics 540 in Call of Duty: Warzone is 17% more, than GeForce 840A. | ||
| low / 768p | 120−130 | 150−160 |
| medium / 768p | 90−95 | 130−140 |
| ultra / 1080p | 40−45 | 65−70 |
| QHD / 1440p | 24−27 | 35−40 |
| 4K / 2160p | 18−20 | 27−30 |
| high / 768p | 65−70 | 95−100 |
| The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 540 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 38% more, than GeForce 840A. | ||
| low / 768p | 80−85 | 55−60 |
| ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 24−27 |
| medium / 1080p | 40−45 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 840A in Cyberpunk 2077 is 6% more, than Iris Graphics 540. | ||
| low / 768p | 75−80 | 85−90 |
| medium / 768p | 50−55 | 65−70 |
| ultra / 1080p | 27−30 | 40−45 |
| The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 540 in Dota 2 is 25% more, than GeForce 840A. | ||
| high / 1080p | 5−6 | 10−11 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 9−10 |
| 4K / 2160p | 2−3 | 4−5 |
| low / 720p | 14−16 | 24−27 |
| medium / 1080p | 6−7 | 10−12 |
| The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 540 in Far Cry 5 is 71% more, than GeForce 840A. | ||
| high / 1080p | 12−14 | 16−18 |
| ultra / 1080p | 7−8 | 12−14 |
| low / 720p | 50−55 | 70−75 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 30−33 |
| The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 540 in Fortnite is 50% more, than GeForce 840A. | ||
| high / 1080p | 7−8 | 14−16 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 12−14 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 3−4 |
| low / 720p | 20−22 | 30−35 |
| medium / 1080p | 9−10 | 16−18 |
| The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 540 in Forza Horizon 4 is 75% more, than GeForce 840A. | ||
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 60−65 |
| medium / 768p | − | 50−55 |
| high / 1080p | 8−9 | 16−18 |
| ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | 8−9 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| medium / 720p | 40−45 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 540 in Grand Theft Auto V is 45% more, than GeForce 840A. | ||
| high / 1080p | 3−4 | 6−7 |
| ultra / 1080p | 1−2 | 4−5 |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 1−2 |
| low / 720p | 8−9 | 16−18 |
| medium / 1080p | 4−5 | 8−9 |
| The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 540 in Metro Exodus is 125% more, than GeForce 840A. | ||
| low / 768p | 85−90 | 95−100 |
| high / 1080p | 85−90 | 95−100 |
| ultra / 1080p | 80−85 | 85−90 |
| medium / 1080p | 85−90 | 95−100 |
| The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 540 in Minecraft is 10% more, than GeForce 840A. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 18−20 |
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 14−16 |
| low / 720p | 27−30 | 35−40 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 18−20 |
| The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 540 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 27% more, than GeForce 840A. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 12−14 |
| ultra / 1080p | 7−8 | 8−9 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 8−9 | 16−18 |
| medium / 1080p | − | 12−14 |
| The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 540 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 50% more, than GeForce 840A. | ||
| low / 768p | 16−18 | 30−35 |
| medium / 768p | 12−14 | 21−24 |
| high / 1080p | 6−7 | 10−12 |
| ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | 7−8 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 6−7 |
| The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 540 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 80% more, than GeForce 840A. | ||
| low / 768p | 70−75 | 90−95 |
| medium / 768p | 35−40 | 50−55 |
| ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 24−27 |
| high / 768p | 30−35 | 40−45 |
| The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 540 in World of Tanks is 35% more, than GeForce 840A. | ||
Full Specs
| GeForce 840A | Iris Graphics 540 | |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Gen. 9 Skylake |
| Code name | GM108 | Skylake GT3e |
| Type | Desktop | Laptop |
| Release date | 17 March 2014 | 1 September 2015 |
| Pipelines | 384 | 48 |
| Core clock speed | 1029 MHz | 300 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1124 MHz | 1050 MHz |
| Transistor count | 189 million | |
| Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 17.98 | 50.40 |
| Floating-point performance | 863.2 gflops | |
| Memory bus width | 64 Bit | |
| Memory clock speed | 2002 MHz | |
| Memory bandwidth | 16.02 GB/s | |
| Shared memory | + | |
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 (12_1) |
| Shader Model | 5.1 | 6.4 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| OpenCL | 1.2 | 2.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.1.126 | 1.1.97 |
| CUDA | 5.0 | |
| Quick Sync | + | |
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