GeForce 840A vs Radeon 540X
When comparing GeForce 840A and Radeon 540X, 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 Radeon 540X is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GeForce 840A
Radeon 540X is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: Radeon 540X 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 Radeon 540X here:
Main Specs
| GeForce 840A | Radeon 540X | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 33 Watt | 50 Watt |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x8 | PCIe 3.0 x8 |
| Supplementary power connectors | None | |
| Memory type | DDR3 | GDDR5 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Display Connectors | No outputs | 1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort |
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- Radeon 540X has 51% more power consumption, than GeForce 840A.
- Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x8 interface connection to a motherboard.
- GeForce 840A and Radeon 540X have maximum RAM of 2 GB.
- GeForce 840A is used in Desktops, and Radeon 540X - in Laptops.
- GeForce 840A is build with Maxwell architecture, and Radeon 540X - with GCN 4.0.
- GeForce 840A is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Radeon 540X - by 14 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of Radeon 540X is 3998 MHz higher, than GeForce 840A.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 3−4 | 6−7 |
| ultra / 1080p | 2−3 | 3−4 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 14−16 | 14−16 |
| medium / 1080p | 5−6 | 7−8 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon 540X in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 33% more, than GeForce 840A. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 10−12 |
| ultra / 1080p | 7−8 | 9−10 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 18−20 | 21−24 |
| medium / 1080p | 8−9 | 10−12 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon 540X in Battlefield 5 is 27% 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 Radeon 540X in Call of Duty: Warzone is 17% more, than GeForce 840A. | ||
| low / 768p | 120−130 | 120−130 |
| medium / 768p | 90−95 | 100−110 |
| ultra / 1080p | 40−45 | 50−55 |
| QHD / 1440p | 24−27 | 27−30 |
| 4K / 2160p | 18−20 | − |
| high / 768p | 65−70 | 75−80 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon 540X in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 10% more, than GeForce 840A. | ||
| low / 768p | 80−85 | 55−60 |
| ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 16−18 |
| medium / 1080p | 40−45 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 840A in Cyberpunk 2077 is 15% more, than Radeon 540X. | ||
| low / 768p | 75−80 | 75−80 |
| medium / 768p | 50−55 | 55−60 |
| ultra / 1080p | 27−30 | 30−35 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon 540X in Dota 2 is 5% more, than GeForce 840A. | ||
| high / 1080p | 5−6 | 7−8 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 7−8 |
| 4K / 2160p | 2−3 | 3−4 |
| low / 720p | 14−16 | 16−18 |
| medium / 1080p | 6−7 | 8−9 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon 540X in Far Cry 5 is 28% more, than GeForce 840A. | ||
| high / 1080p | 12−14 | 14−16 |
| ultra / 1080p | 7−8 | 10−11 |
| low / 720p | 50−55 | 55−60 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 20−22 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon 540X in Fortnite is 18% more, than GeForce 840A. | ||
| high / 1080p | 7−8 | 10−12 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 10−11 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 20−22 | 24−27 |
| medium / 1080p | 9−10 | 12−14 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon 540X in Forza Horizon 4 is 33% more, than GeForce 840A. | ||
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 50−55 |
| medium / 768p | − | 40−45 |
| high / 1080p | 8−9 | 10−12 |
| ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | 6−7 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| medium / 720p | 40−45 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon 540X in Grand Theft Auto V is 15% more, than GeForce 840A. | ||
| high / 1080p | 3−4 | 4−5 |
| ultra / 1080p | 1−2 | 3−4 |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 8−9 | 10−12 |
| medium / 1080p | 4−5 | 6−7 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon 540X in Metro Exodus is 50% more, than GeForce 840A. | ||
| low / 768p | 85−90 | 90−95 |
| high / 1080p | 85−90 | 85−90 |
| ultra / 1080p | 80−85 | 75−80 |
| medium / 1080p | 85−90 | 90−95 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon 540X in Minecraft is 1% more, than GeForce 840A. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 16−18 |
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 14−16 |
| low / 720p | 27−30 | 30−33 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 16−18 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon 540X in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 16% more, than GeForce 840A. | ||
| ultra / 1080p | 7−8 | 7−8 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 8−9 | 10−12 |
| medium / 1080p | − | 10−11 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon 540X in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 12% more, than GeForce 840A. | ||
| low / 768p | 16−18 | 21−24 |
| medium / 768p | 12−14 | 14−16 |
| high / 1080p | 6−7 | 8−9 |
| ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | 6−7 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon 540X in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 30% more, than GeForce 840A. | ||
| low / 768p | 70−75 | 85−90 |
| medium / 768p | 35−40 | 40−45 |
| ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 18−20 |
| high / 768p | 30−35 | 35−40 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon 540X in World of Tanks is 17% more, than GeForce 840A. | ||
Full Specs
| GeForce 840A | Radeon 540X | |
| Architecture | Maxwell | GCN 4.0 |
| Code name | GM108 | Lexa |
| Type | Desktop | Laptop |
| Release date | 17 March 2014 | 12 August 2019 |
| Pipelines | 384 | 512 |
| Core clock speed | 1029 MHz | |
| Boost Clock | 1124 MHz | 1219 MHz |
| Transistor count | 2,200 million | |
| Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 17.98 | 33.47 |
| Floating-point performance | 863.2 gflops | |
| Memory bus width | 64 Bit | 64 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 2002 MHz | 6000 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 16.02 GB/s | 112.0 GB/s |
| Shared memory | - | |
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 (12_0) |
| Shader Model | 5.1 | 6.4 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| OpenCL | 1.2 | 2.0 |
| Vulkan | 1.1.126 | 1.2.131 |
| CUDA | 5.0 | |
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