GeForce 840A vs GeForce GTS 160M

When comparing GeForce 840A and GeForce GTS 160M, 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 GeForce GTS 160M is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

GeForce GTS 160M is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: GeForce GTS 160M 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 GTS 160M here:

Main Specs

  GeForce 840A GeForce GTS 160M
Power consumption (TDP) 33 Watt 60 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x8 PCIe 2.0 x16
Memory type DDR3 GDDR3
Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 1 GB
Display Connectors No outputs No outputs
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  • GeForce GTS 160M has 81% more power consumption, than GeForce 840A.
  • GeForce 840A is connected by PCIe 3.0 x8, and GeForce GTS 160M uses PCIe 2.0 x16 interface.
  • GeForce 840A has 1 GB more memory, than GeForce GTS 160M.
  • GeForce 840A is used in Desktops, and GeForce GTS 160M - in Laptops.
  • GeForce 840A is build with Maxwell architecture, and GeForce GTS 160M - with G9x.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce GTS 160M is 471 MHz higher, than GeForce 840A.
  • GeForce 840A is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and GeForce GTS 160M - by 55 nm process technology.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 3−4 0−1
ultra / 1080p 2−3
QHD / 1440p 0−1 0−1
low / 720p 14−16 1−2
medium / 1080p 5−6 0−1
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 840A in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 1400% more, than GeForce GTS 160M.

Full Specs

  GeForce 840A GeForce GTS 160M
Architecture Maxwell G9x
Code name GM108 N10E-GS1
Type Desktop Laptop
Release date 17 March 2014 2 March 2009
Pipelines 384 64
Core clock speed 1029 MHz 1500 MHz
Boost Clock 1124 MHz
Transistor count 505 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 55 nm
Texture fill rate 17.98 19 billion/sec
Floating-point performance 863.2 gflops 192 gflops
Memory bus width 64 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 2002 MHz
Memory bandwidth 16.02 GB/s 51 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 12 (11_0) 11.1 (10_0)
Shader Model 5.1 4.0
OpenGL 4.6 2.1
OpenCL 1.2 1.1
Vulkan 1.1.126 N/A
CUDA 5.0 +
CUDA cores 64
Bus support PCI-E 2.0
SLI options 2-way
HDMI +
Maximum VGA resolution 2048x1536
Audio input for HDMI S/PDIF
Laptop size large
Gigaflops 288
MXM Type MXM 3.0 Type-B
Power management 8.0
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