GeForce 840M vs GRID K260Q
When comparing GeForce 840M and GRID K260Q, 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 K260Q is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GRID K260Q
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 K260Q | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 33 Watt | 225 Watt |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x8 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Memory type | DDR3 | GDDR5 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 4 GB | 2 GB |
| Display Connectors | No outputs | No outputs |
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- GRID K260Q has 581% more power consumption, than GeForce 840M.
- GeForce 840M is connected by PCIe 3.0 x8, and GRID K260Q uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
- GeForce 840M has 2 GB more memory, than GRID K260Q.
- GeForce 840M is used in Laptops, and GRID K260Q - in Desktops.
- GeForce 840M is build with Maxwell architecture, and GRID K260Q - with Kepler.
- Core clock speed of GeForce 840M is 284 MHz higher, than GRID K260Q.
- GeForce 840M and GRID K260Q are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of GRID K260Q is 3000 MHz higher, than GeForce 840M.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 1−2 | 14−16 |
| ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 9−10 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 3−4 |
| low / 720p | 12−14 | 30−35 |
| medium / 1080p | 3−4 | 18−20 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K260Q in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 266% more, than GeForce 840M. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 24−27 |
| ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | 21−24 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 7−8 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 5−6 |
| low / 720p | 16−18 | 50−55 |
| medium / 1080p | 5−6 | 27−30 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K260Q in Battlefield 5 is 277% more, than GeForce 840M. | ||
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
| high / 1080p | 40−45 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| GeForce 840M and GRID K260Q have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone. | ||
| low / 768p | 120−130 | 210−220 |
| medium / 768p | 90−95 | 180−190 |
| ultra / 1080p | 40−45 | 95−100 |
| QHD / 1440p | 24−27 | 50−55 |
| 4K / 2160p | 18−20 | 30−33 |
| high / 768p | 65−70 | 140−150 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K260Q in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 95% more, than GeForce 840M. | ||
| low / 768p | 85−90 | 55−60 |
| ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 40−45 |
| medium / 1080p | 40−45 | 45−50 |
| GeForce 840M and GRID K260Q have the same average FPS in Cyberpunk 2077. | ||
| low / 768p | 75−80 | 110−120 |
| medium / 768p | 50−55 | 90−95 |
| ultra / 1080p | 24−27 | 60−65 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K260Q in Dota 2 is 76% more, than GeForce 840M. | ||
| high / 1080p | 2−3 | 18−20 |
| ultra / 1080p | 2−3 | 16−18 |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 6−7 |
| low / 720p | 12−14 | 35−40 |
| medium / 1080p | 3−4 | 18−20 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K260Q in Far Cry 5 is 360% more, than GeForce 840M. | ||
| high / 1080p | 10−11 | 24−27 |
| ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | 18−20 |
| QHD / 1440p | 2−3 | 16−18 |
| low / 720p | 50−55 | 95−100 |
| medium / 1080p | 10−12 | 50−55 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K260Q in Fortnite is 162% more, than GeForce 840M. | ||
| high / 1080p | 4−5 | 24−27 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 20−22 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 9−10 |
| low / 720p | 16−18 | 50−55 |
| medium / 1080p | 7−8 | 27−30 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K260Q in Forza Horizon 4 is 288% more, than GeForce 840M. | ||
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 85−90 |
| medium / 768p | − | 75−80 |
| high / 1080p | 5−6 | 30−33 |
| ultra / 1080p | 2−3 | 12−14 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 3−4 |
| medium / 720p | 35−40 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K260Q in Grand Theft Auto V is 144% more, than GeForce 840M. | ||
| high / 1080p | 1−2 | 9−10 |
| ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 7−8 |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 2−3 |
| low / 720p | 5−6 | 27−30 |
| medium / 1080p | 3−4 | 12−14 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K260Q in Metro Exodus is 466% more, than GeForce 840M. | ||
| low / 768p | 90−95 | 110−120 |
| high / 1080p | 85−90 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 70−75 | 100−110 |
| medium / 1080p | 90−95 | 100−110 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K260Q in Minecraft is 27% more, than GeForce 840M. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 21−24 |
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 18−20 |
| low / 720p | 27−30 | 55−60 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 24−27 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K260Q in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 88% more, than GeForce 840M. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 14−16 |
| ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | 9−10 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 6−7 | 27−30 |
| medium / 1080p | − | 16−18 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K260Q in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 280% more, than GeForce 840M. | ||
| low / 768p | 12−14 | 55−60 |
| medium / 768p | 9−10 | 30−35 |
| high / 1080p | 4−5 | 18−20 |
| ultra / 1080p | 3−4 | 10−12 |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 8−9 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K260Q in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 328% more, than GeForce 840M. | ||
| low / 768p | 75−80 | 100−110 |
| medium / 768p | 35−40 | 60−65 |
| ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 35−40 |
| high / 768p | 30−35 | 50−55 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K260Q in World of Tanks is 56% more, than GeForce 840M. | ||
Full Specs
| GeForce 840M | GRID K260Q | |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Kepler |
| Code name | N15S-GT | GK104 |
| Type | Laptop | Workstation |
| Release date | 12 March 2014 | 28 June 2013 |
| Pipelines | 384 | 1536 |
| Core clock speed | 1029 MHz | 745 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1124 MHz | |
| Transistor count | 3,540 million | |
| Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 17.98 | 95.36 |
| Floating-point performance | 863.2 gflops | 2,289 gflops |
| Memory bus width | 64 Bit | 256 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 2000 MHz | 5000 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 16.02 GB/s | 160.0 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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