GeForce 840M vs Tesla M6
When comparing GeForce 840M and Tesla M6, 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 Tesla M6 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
Tesla M6
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 | Tesla M6 | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 33 Watt | 100 Watt |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x8 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Supplementary power connectors | None | |
| Memory type | DDR3 | GDDR5 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Display Connectors | No outputs | No outputs |
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- Tesla M6 has 203% more power consumption, than GeForce 840M.
- GeForce 840M is connected by PCIe 3.0 x8, and Tesla M6 uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
- Tesla M6 has 4 GB more memory, than GeForce 840M.
- GeForce 840M is used in Laptops, and Tesla M6 - in Desktops.
- GeForce 840M is build with Maxwell architecture, and Tesla M6 - with Maxwell 2.0.
- Core clock speed of GeForce 840M is 99 MHz higher, than Tesla M6.
- GeForce 840M and Tesla M6 are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of Tesla M6 is 3012 MHz higher, than GeForce 840M.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 1−2 | 35−40 |
| ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 24−27 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 20−22 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 10−12 |
| low / 720p | 12−14 | 65−70 |
| medium / 1080p | 3−4 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of Tesla M6 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 733% more, than GeForce 840M. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 60−65 |
| ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | 50−55 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 35−40 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 20−22 |
| low / 720p | 16−18 | 110−120 |
| medium / 1080p | 5−6 | 70−75 |
| The average gaming FPS of Tesla M6 in Battlefield 5 is 788% more, than GeForce 840M. | ||
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 50−55 |
| high / 1080p | 40−45 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of Tesla M6 in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than GeForce 840M. | ||
| low / 768p | 120−130 | 250−260 |
| medium / 768p | 90−95 | 220−230 |
| ultra / 1080p | 40−45 | 190−200 |
| QHD / 1440p | 24−27 | 120−130 |
| 4K / 2160p | 18−20 | 75−80 |
| high / 768p | 65−70 | 210−220 |
| The average gaming FPS of Tesla M6 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 193% more, than GeForce 840M. | ||
| low / 768p | 85−90 | 60−65 |
| ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | − |
| medium / 1080p | 40−45 | 55−60 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 840M in Cyberpunk 2077 is 8% more, than Tesla M6. | ||
| low / 768p | 75−80 | 120−130 |
| medium / 768p | 50−55 | 110−120 |
| ultra / 1080p | 24−27 | 100−110 |
| The average gaming FPS of Tesla M6 in Dota 2 is 125% more, than GeForce 840M. | ||
| high / 1080p | 2−3 | 50−55 |
| ultra / 1080p | 2−3 | 45−50 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 30−35 |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 16−18 |
| low / 720p | 12−14 | 85−90 |
| medium / 1080p | 3−4 | 50−55 |
| The average gaming FPS of Tesla M6 in Far Cry 5 is 1100% more, than GeForce 840M. | ||
| high / 1080p | 10−11 | 65−70 |
| ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | 50−55 |
| QHD / 1440p | 2−3 | 30−35 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 27−30 |
| low / 720p | 50−55 | 190−200 |
| medium / 1080p | 10−12 | 120−130 |
| The average gaming FPS of Tesla M6 in Fortnite is 487% more, than GeForce 840M. | ||
| high / 1080p | 4−5 | 65−70 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 50−55 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 35−40 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 24−27 |
| low / 720p | 16−18 | 110−120 |
| medium / 1080p | 7−8 | 70−75 |
| The average gaming FPS of Tesla M6 in Forza Horizon 4 is 844% more, than GeForce 840M. | ||
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 140−150 |
| medium / 768p | − | 130−140 |
| high / 1080p | 5−6 | 75−80 |
| ultra / 1080p | 2−3 | 35−40 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 24−27 |
| medium / 720p | 35−40 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of Tesla M6 in Grand Theft Auto V is 377% more, than GeForce 840M. | ||
| high / 1080p | 1−2 | 27−30 |
| ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 21−24 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 18−20 |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 10−11 |
| low / 720p | 5−6 | 75−80 |
| medium / 1080p | 3−4 | 35−40 |
| The average gaming FPS of Tesla M6 in Metro Exodus is 1466% more, than GeForce 840M. | ||
| low / 768p | 90−95 | 130−140 |
| high / 1080p | 85−90 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 70−75 | − |
| medium / 1080p | 90−95 | 120−130 |
| The average gaming FPS of Tesla M6 in Minecraft is 41% more, than GeForce 840M. | ||
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 14−16 |
| low / 720p | 27−30 | 100−110 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 18−20 |
| The average gaming FPS of Tesla M6 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 155% more, than GeForce 840M. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 27−30 |
| ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | 18−20 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 12−14 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 8−9 |
| low / 720p | 6−7 | 70−75 |
| medium / 1080p | − | 40−45 |
| The average gaming FPS of Tesla M6 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 800% more, than GeForce 840M. | ||
| low / 768p | 12−14 | 140−150 |
| medium / 768p | 9−10 | 90−95 |
| high / 1080p | 4−5 | 50−55 |
| ultra / 1080p | 3−4 | 27−30 |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 18−20 |
| The average gaming FPS of Tesla M6 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 1028% more, than GeForce 840M. | ||
| low / 768p | 75−80 | 90−95 |
| medium / 768p | 35−40 | 60−65 |
| ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 55−60 |
| high / 768p | 30−35 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of Tesla M6 in World of Tanks is 59% more, than GeForce 840M. | ||
Full Specs
| GeForce 840M | Tesla M6 | |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Code name | N15S-GT | GM204 |
| Type | Laptop | Workstation |
| Release date | 12 March 2014 | 30 August 2015 |
| Pipelines | 384 | 1536 |
| Core clock speed | 1029 MHz | 930 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1124 MHz | 1180 MHz |
| Transistor count | 5,200 million | |
| Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 17.98 | 113.3 |
| Floating-point performance | 863.2 gflops | 3,625 gflops |
| Memory bus width | 64 Bit | 256 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 2000 MHz | 5012 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 16.02 GB/s | 160.4 GB/s |
| Shared memory | - | |
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 (12_1) |
| Shader Model | 5.1 | 6.4 |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.6 |
| OpenCL | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.1.126 | 1.1.126 |
| CUDA | + | 5.2 |
| 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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