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    GeForce 840M vs GeForce GTX 560

    When comparing GeForce 840M and GeForce GTX 560, 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 840M and GeForce GTX 560 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
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    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:

    GeForce 840M Laptops

    Main Specs

      GeForce 840M GeForce GTX 560
    Power consumption (TDP) 33 Watt 150 Watt
    Interface PCIe 3.0 x8 PCIe 2.0 x16
    Supplementary power connectors Two 6-pin
    Memory type DDR3 GDDR5
    Maximum RAM amount 4 GB 1 GB
    Display Connectors No outputs 2x DVI, 1x mini-HDMI
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    • GeForce GTX 560 has 354% more power consumption, than GeForce 840M.
    • GeForce 840M is connected by PCIe 3.0 x8, and GeForce GTX 560 uses PCIe 2.0 x16 interface.
    • GeForce 840M has 3 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 560.
    • GeForce 840M is used in Laptops, and GeForce GTX 560 - in Desktops.
    • GeForce 840M is build with Maxwell architecture, and GeForce GTX 560 - with Fermi 2.0.
    • Core clock speed of GeForce 840M is 219 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 560.
    • GeForce 840M is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 560 - by 40 nm process technology.
    • Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 560 is 2000 MHz higher, than GeForce 840M.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 1−2 14−16
    ultra / 1080p 0−1 8−9
    QHD / 1440p 0−1 3−4
    low / 720p 12−14 27−30
    medium / 1080p 3−4 16−18
    The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 560 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 233% more, than GeForce 840M.

    Full Specs

      GeForce 840M GeForce GTX 560
    Architecture Maxwell Fermi 2.0
    Code name N15S-GT GF114
    Type Laptop Desktop
    Release date 12 March 2014 17 May 2011
    Pipelines 384 336
    Core clock speed 1029 MHz 810 MHz
    Boost Clock 1124 MHz
    Transistor count 1,950 million
    Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 40 nm
    Texture fill rate 17.98 45.36
    Floating-point performance 863.2 gflops 1,088.6 gflops
    Length 8.25" (21 cm)
    Memory bus width 64 Bit 256 Bit
    Memory clock speed 2000 MHz 4000 MHz
    Memory bandwidth 16.02 GB/s 128.0 GB/s
    Shared memory -
    DirectX 12 (11_0) 12 (11_0)
    Shader Model 5.1 5.1
    OpenGL 4.5 4.1
    OpenCL 1.2 1.1
    Vulkan 1.1.126 N/A
    CUDA + +
    Bus support PCI Express 2.0, PCI Express 3.0 16x PCI-E 2.0
    Height 4.376" (11.1 cm)
    SLI options +
    Multi monitor support +
    HDMI +
    HDCP +
    Maximum VGA resolution 2048x1536
    Audio input for HDMI Internal
    3D Blu-Ray +
    3D Gaming +
    Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 92 Mh/s 80 Mh/s
    Laptop size medium sized
    Optimus +
    GPU Boost 2.0
    GameWorks +
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