GeForce 840M vs GRID K140Q

When comparing GeForce 840M and GRID K140Q, 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 GRID K140Q 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

  GeForce 840M GRID K140Q
Power consumption (TDP) 33 Watt 130 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x8 PCIe 3.0 x16
Memory type DDR3 DDR3
Maximum RAM amount 4 GB 1 GB
Display Connectors No outputs No outputs
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  • GRID K140Q has 293% more power consumption, than GeForce 840M.
  • GeForce 840M is connected by PCIe 3.0 x8, and GRID K140Q uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
  • GeForce 840M has 3 GB more memory, than GRID K140Q.
  • GeForce 840M is used in Laptops, and GRID K140Q - in Desktops.
  • GeForce 840M is build with Maxwell architecture, and GRID K140Q - with Kepler.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce 840M is 179 MHz higher, than GRID K140Q.
  • GeForce 840M and GRID K140Q are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GeForce 840M is 218 MHz higher, than GRID K140Q.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 1−2 0−1
ultra / 1080p 0−1 0−1
QHD / 1440p 0−1 0−1
low / 720p 12−14 9−10
medium / 1080p 3−4 1−2
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 840M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 60% more, than GRID K140Q.

Full Specs

  GeForce 840M GRID K140Q
Architecture Maxwell Kepler
Code name N15S-GT GK107
Type Laptop Workstation
Release date 12 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 2000 MHz 1782 MHz
Memory bandwidth 16.02 GB/s 28.51 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 12 (11_0) 12 (11_0)
Shader Model 5.1 5.1
OpenGL 4.5 4.6
OpenCL 1.2 1.2
Vulkan 1.1.126 1.1.126
CUDA + 3.0
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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