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    GeForce 840M vs GeForce GTX 260

    When comparing GeForce 840M and GeForce GTX 260, 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 260 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 260
    Power consumption (TDP) 33 Watt 182 Watt
    Interface PCIe 3.0 x8 PCIe 2.0 x16
    Supplementary power connectors 2x 6-pin
    Memory type DDR3 GDDR3
    Maximum RAM amount 4 GB 896 MB
    Display Connectors No outputs 2x DVI, 1x S-Video
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    • GeForce GTX 260 has 451% more power consumption, than GeForce 840M.
    • GeForce 840M is connected by PCIe 3.0 x8, and GeForce GTX 260 uses PCIe 2.0 x16 interface.
    • GeForce GTX 260 has 892 GB more memory, than GeForce 840M.
    • GeForce 840M is used in Laptops, and GeForce GTX 260 - in Desktops.
    • GeForce 840M is build with Maxwell architecture, and GeForce GTX 260 - with Tesla 2.0.
    • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 260 is 213 MHz higher, than GeForce 840M.
    • GeForce 840M is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 260 - by 65 nm process technology.
    • Memory clock speed of GeForce 840M is 1001 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 260.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 1−2 3−4
    ultra / 1080p 0−1 1−2
    QHD / 1440p 0−1 0−1
    low / 720p 12−14 14−16
    medium / 1080p 3−4 5−6
    The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 260 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 33% more, than GeForce 840M.

    Full Specs

      GeForce 840M GeForce GTX 260
    Architecture Maxwell Tesla 2.0
    Code name N15S-GT GT200
    Type Laptop Desktop
    Release date 12 March 2014 16 June 2008
    Pipelines 384 192
    Core clock speed 1029 MHz 1242 MHz
    Boost Clock 1124 MHz
    Transistor count 1,400 million
    Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 65 nm
    Texture fill rate 17.98 36.9 billion/sec
    Floating-point performance 863.2 gflops 476.9 gflops
    Length 10.5" (267 mm) (26.7 cm)
    Memory bus width 64 Bit 448 Bit
    Memory clock speed 2000 MHz 999 MHz
    Memory bandwidth 16.02 GB/s 111.9 GB/s
    Shared memory -
    DirectX 12 (11_0) 11.1 (10_0)
    Shader Model 5.1 4.0
    OpenGL 4.5 2.1
    OpenCL 1.2 1.1
    Vulkan 1.1.126 N/A
    CUDA + +
    CUDA cores 192
    Bus support PCI Express 2.0, PCI Express 3.0
    Height 4.376" (111 mm) (11.1 cm)
    SLI options +
    Multi monitor support +
    HDMI +
    Maximum VGA resolution 2048x1536
    Audio input for HDMI S/PDIF
    Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 92 Mh/s 30 Mh/s
    Laptop size medium sized
    Optimus +
    GPU Boost 2.0
    GameWorks +
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