GeForce 840A vs GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q
When comparing GeForce 840A and GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q, 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 GTX 1050 Max Q is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GeForce 840A
GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q 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 GTX 1050 Max Q here:
Main Specs
| GeForce 840A | GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 33 Watt | 75 Watt |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x8 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Supplementary power connectors | None | |
| Memory type | DDR3 | GDDR5 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 2 GB | 4 GB |
| Display Connectors | No outputs | No outputs |
| Check Price |
- GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q has 127% more power consumption, than GeForce 840A.
- GeForce 840A is connected by PCIe 3.0 x8, and GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
- GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q has 2 GB more memory, than GeForce 840A.
- GeForce 840A is used in Desktops, and GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q - in Laptops.
- GeForce 840A is build with Maxwell architecture, and GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q - with Pascal.
- Core clock speed of GeForce 840A is 30 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q.
- GeForce 840A is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q - by 14 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q is 4998 MHz higher, than GeForce 840A.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 3−4 | 20−22 |
| ultra / 1080p | 2−3 | 12−14 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 6−7 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 5−6 |
| low / 720p | 14−16 | 40−45 |
| medium / 1080p | 5−6 | 24−27 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 316% more, than GeForce 840A. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 30−35 |
| ultra / 1080p | 7−8 | 27−30 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 10−12 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 8−9 |
| low / 720p | 18−20 | 65−70 |
| medium / 1080p | 8−9 | 35−40 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q in Battlefield 5 is 300% more, than GeForce 840A. | ||
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 50−55 |
| high / 1080p | 30−35 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than GeForce 840A. | ||
| low / 768p | 120−130 | 230−240 |
| medium / 768p | 90−95 | 200−210 |
| ultra / 1080p | 40−45 | 120−130 |
| QHD / 1440p | 24−27 | 90−95 |
| 4K / 2160p | 18−20 | 50−55 |
| high / 768p | 65−70 | 160−170 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 133% more, than GeForce 840A. | ||
| low / 768p | 80−85 | 60−65 |
| ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 50−55 |
| medium / 1080p | 40−45 | 55−60 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q in Cyberpunk 2077 is 23% more, than GeForce 840A. | ||
| low / 768p | 75−80 | 120−130 |
| medium / 768p | 50−55 | 100−110 |
| ultra / 1080p | 27−30 | 80−85 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q in Dota 2 is 100% more, than GeForce 840A. | ||
| high / 1080p | 5−6 | 24−27 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 21−24 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 18−20 |
| 4K / 2160p | 2−3 | 8−9 |
| low / 720p | 14−16 | 50−55 |
| medium / 1080p | 6−7 | 27−30 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q in Far Cry 5 is 300% more, than GeForce 840A. | ||
| high / 1080p | 12−14 | 30−35 |
| ultra / 1080p | 7−8 | 24−27 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 16−18 |
| low / 720p | 50−55 | 120−130 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 70−75 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q in Fortnite is 186% more, than GeForce 840A. | ||
| high / 1080p | 7−8 | 30−35 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 24−27 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 14−16 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 12−14 |
| low / 720p | 20−22 | 65−70 |
| medium / 1080p | 9−10 | 35−40 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q in Forza Horizon 4 is 275% more, than GeForce 840A. | ||
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 100−110 |
| medium / 768p | − | 90−95 |
| high / 1080p | 8−9 | 40−45 |
| ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | 16−18 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 7−8 |
| medium / 720p | 40−45 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q in Grand Theft Auto V is 170% more, than GeForce 840A. | ||
| high / 1080p | 3−4 | 12−14 |
| ultra / 1080p | 1−2 | 10−11 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 10−11 |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 3−4 |
| low / 720p | 8−9 | 40−45 |
| medium / 1080p | 4−5 | 18−20 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q in Metro Exodus is 425% more, than GeForce 840A. | ||
| low / 768p | 85−90 | 120−130 |
| high / 1080p | 85−90 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 80−85 | − |
| medium / 1080p | 85−90 | 110−120 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q in Minecraft is 37% more, than GeForce 840A. | ||
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 14−16 |
| low / 720p | 27−30 | 70−75 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 18−20 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 94% more, than GeForce 840A. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 14−16 |
| ultra / 1080p | 7−8 | 10−11 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 1−2 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 1−2 |
| low / 720p | 8−9 | 35−40 |
| medium / 1080p | − | 21−24 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 200% more, than GeForce 840A. | ||
| low / 768p | 16−18 | 70−75 |
| medium / 768p | 12−14 | 45−50 |
| high / 1080p | 6−7 | 24−27 |
| ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | 14−16 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 8−9 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 300% more, than GeForce 840A. | ||
| low / 768p | 70−75 | 90−95 |
| medium / 768p | 35−40 | 60−65 |
| ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 40−45 |
| high / 768p | 30−35 | 55−60 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q in World of Tanks is 61% more, than GeForce 840A. | ||
Full Specs
| GeForce 840A | GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q | |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Pascal |
| Code name | GM108 | N17P-G0 Max-Q |
| Type | Desktop | Laptop |
| Release date | 17 March 2014 | 3 January 2018 |
| Pipelines | 384 | 640 |
| Core clock speed | 1029 MHz | 999 - 1189 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1124 MHz | 1139 - 1328 MHz |
| Transistor count | 3,300 million | |
| Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 17.98 | 53.12 |
| Floating-point performance | 863.2 gflops | 1,700 gflops |
| Memory bus width | 64 Bit | 128 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 2002 MHz | 7000 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 16.02 GB/s | 112.1 GB/s |
| Shared memory | - | |
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 (12_1) |
| Shader Model | 5.1 | 6.4 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| OpenCL | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.1.126 | 1.2.131 |
| CUDA | 5.0 | 6.1 |
| Laptop size | large | |
| Check Price |