GeForce 840M vs GRID M6 8Q
When comparing GeForce 840M and GRID M6 8Q, 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 M6 8Q is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GRID M6 8Q
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 M6 8Q | |
| 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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- GRID M6 8Q has 203% more power consumption, than GeForce 840M.
- GeForce 840M is connected by PCIe 3.0 x8, and GRID M6 8Q uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
- GRID M6 8Q has 4 GB more memory, than GeForce 840M.
- GeForce 840M is used in Laptops, and GRID M6 8Q - in Desktops.
- GeForce 840M is build with Maxwell architecture, and GRID M6 8Q - with Maxwell 2.0.
- Core clock speed of GeForce 840M is 307 MHz higher, than GRID M6 8Q.
- GeForce 840M and GRID M6 8Q are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of GRID M6 8Q is 3012 MHz higher, than GeForce 840M.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 1−2 | 18−20 |
| ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 10−11 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 5−6 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 4−5 |
| low / 720p | 12−14 | 35−40 |
| medium / 1080p | 3−4 | 21−24 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID M6 8Q in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 333% more, than GeForce 840M. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 27−30 |
| ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | 24−27 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 8−9 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 6−7 |
| low / 720p | 16−18 | 60−65 |
| medium / 1080p | 5−6 | 30−35 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID M6 8Q in Battlefield 5 is 344% 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 GRID M6 8Q in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than GeForce 840M. | ||
| low / 768p | 120−130 | 220−230 |
| medium / 768p | 90−95 | 190−200 |
| ultra / 1080p | 40−45 | 110−120 |
| QHD / 1440p | 24−27 | 75−80 |
| 4K / 2160p | 18−20 | 40−45 |
| high / 768p | 65−70 | 160−170 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID M6 8Q in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 119% more, than GeForce 840M. | ||
| low / 768p | 85−90 | 60−65 |
| ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 45−50 |
| medium / 1080p | 40−45 | 55−60 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID M6 8Q in Cyberpunk 2077 is 12% more, than GeForce 840M. | ||
| low / 768p | 75−80 | 110−120 |
| medium / 768p | 50−55 | 100−110 |
| ultra / 1080p | 24−27 | 75−80 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID M6 8Q in Dota 2 is 94% more, than GeForce 840M. | ||
| high / 1080p | 2−3 | 21−24 |
| ultra / 1080p | 2−3 | 20−22 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 18−20 |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 7−8 |
| low / 720p | 12−14 | 45−50 |
| medium / 1080p | 3−4 | 24−27 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID M6 8Q in Far Cry 5 is 480% more, than GeForce 840M. | ||
| high / 1080p | 10−11 | 27−30 |
| ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | 21−24 |
| QHD / 1440p | 2−3 | 14−16 |
| low / 720p | 50−55 | 110−120 |
| medium / 1080p | 10−12 | 65−70 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID M6 8Q in Fortnite is 206% more, than GeForce 840M. | ||
| high / 1080p | 4−5 | 30−35 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 24−27 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 10−12 |
| low / 720p | 16−18 | 60−65 |
| medium / 1080p | 7−8 | 35−40 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID M6 8Q in Forza Horizon 4 is 388% more, than GeForce 840M. | ||
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 95−100 |
| medium / 768p | − | 85−90 |
| high / 1080p | 5−6 | 35−40 |
| ultra / 1080p | 2−3 | 14−16 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 5−6 |
| medium / 720p | 35−40 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID M6 8Q in Grand Theft Auto V is 177% more, than GeForce 840M. | ||
| high / 1080p | 1−2 | 10−12 |
| ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 9−10 |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 2−3 |
| low / 720p | 5−6 | 35−40 |
| medium / 1080p | 3−4 | 16−18 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID M6 8Q in Metro Exodus is 600% more, than GeForce 840M. | ||
| low / 768p | 90−95 | 110−120 |
| high / 1080p | 85−90 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 70−75 | − |
| medium / 1080p | 90−95 | 110−120 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID M6 8Q in Minecraft is 25% more, than GeForce 840M. | ||
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 14−16 |
| low / 720p | 27−30 | 65−70 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 18−20 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID M6 8Q in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 83% more, than GeForce 840M. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 14−16 |
| ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | 9−10 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 6−7 | 35−40 |
| medium / 1080p | − | 18−20 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID M6 8Q in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 360% more, than GeForce 840M. | ||
| low / 768p | 12−14 | 65−70 |
| medium / 768p | 9−10 | 40−45 |
| high / 1080p | 4−5 | 21−24 |
| ultra / 1080p | 3−4 | 12−14 |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 7−8 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID M6 8Q in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 414% more, than GeForce 840M. | ||
| low / 768p | 75−80 | 90−95 |
| medium / 768p | 35−40 | 60−65 |
| ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 35−40 |
| high / 768p | 30−35 | 55−60 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID M6 8Q in World of Tanks is 51% more, than GeForce 840M. | ||
Full Specs
| GeForce 840M | GRID M6 8Q | |
| 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 | 722 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1124 MHz | |
| Transistor count | 5,200 million | |
| Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 17.98 | 69.31 |
| Floating-point performance | 863.2 gflops | 2,218 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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