FireStream 9270 vs GeForce 840M

When comparing FireStream 9270 and GeForce 840M, 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 FireStream 9270 and GeForce 840M is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

GeForce 840M is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: GeForce 840M 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 840M here:

Main Specs

  FireStream 9270 GeForce 840M
Power consumption (TDP) 160 Watt 33 Watt
Interface PCIe 2.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x8
Supplementary power connectors 2x 6-pin
Memory type GDDR5 DDR3
Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 4 GB
Display Connectors 1x DVI No outputs
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  • FireStream 9270 has 384% more power consumption, than GeForce 840M.
  • FireStream 9270 is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and GeForce 840M uses PCIe 3.0 x8 interface.
  • GeForce 840M has 2 GB more memory, than FireStream 9270.
  • FireStream 9270 is used in Desktops, and GeForce 840M - in Laptops.
  • FireStream 9270 is build with TeraScale architecture, and GeForce 840M - with Maxwell.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce 840M is 279 MHz higher, than FireStream 9270.
  • FireStream 9270 is manufactured by 55 nm process technology, and GeForce 840M - by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of FireStream 9270 is 1600 MHz higher, than GeForce 840M.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 5−6 1−2
ultra / 1080p 2−3 0−1
QHD / 1440p 2−3 0−1
low / 720p 14−16 12−14
medium / 1080p 7−8 3−4
The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9270 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 50% more, than GeForce 840M.

Full Specs

  FireStream 9270 GeForce 840M
Architecture TeraScale Maxwell
Code name RV770 N15S-GT
Type Desktop Laptop
Release date 13 November 2008 12 March 2014
Pipelines 800 384
Core clock speed 750 MHz 1029 MHz
Boost Clock 1124 MHz
Transistor count 956 million
Manufacturing process technology 55 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 30.00 17.98
Floating-point performance 1,200.0 gflops 863.2 gflops
Memory bus width 256 Bit 64 Bit
Memory clock speed 3600 MHz 2000 MHz
Memory bandwidth 115.2 GB/s 16.02 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 10.1 (10_1) 12 (11_0)
Shader Model 4.1 5.1
OpenGL 3.3 4.5
OpenCL 1.1 1.2
Vulkan N/A 1.1.126
CUDA +
Bus support PCI Express 2.0, PCI Express 3.0
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 92 Mh/s
Laptop size medium sized
Optimus +
GPU Boost 2.0
GameWorks +
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