GeForce 840A vs Radeon Pro 555X
When comparing GeForce 840A and Radeon Pro 555X, 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 Radeon Pro 555X is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GeForce 840A
Radeon Pro 555X is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: Radeon Pro 555X 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 Radeon Pro 555X here:
Main Specs
| GeForce 840A | Radeon Pro 555X | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 33 Watt | 75 Watt |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x8 | PCIe 3.0 x8 |
| Supplementary power connectors | None | |
| Memory type | DDR3 | GDDR5 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Display Connectors | No outputs | No outputs |
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- Radeon Pro 555X has 127% more power consumption, than GeForce 840A.
- Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x8 interface connection to a motherboard.
- GeForce 840A and Radeon Pro 555X have maximum RAM of 2 GB.
- GeForce 840A is used in Desktops, and Radeon Pro 555X - in Mobile workstations.
- GeForce 840A is build with Maxwell architecture, and Radeon Pro 555X - with Polaris.
- Core clock speed of GeForce 840A is 174 MHz higher, than Radeon Pro 555X.
- GeForce 840A is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Radeon Pro 555X - by 14 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of Radeon Pro 555X is 3078 MHz higher, than GeForce 840A.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 3−4 | 16−18 |
| ultra / 1080p | 2−3 | 10−11 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 4−5 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 4−5 |
| low / 720p | 14−16 | 30−35 |
| medium / 1080p | 5−6 | 21−24 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro 555X in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 233% more, than GeForce 840A. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 24−27 |
| ultra / 1080p | 7−8 | 21−24 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 10−11 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 6−7 |
| low / 720p | 18−20 | 55−60 |
| medium / 1080p | 8−9 | 30−33 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro 555X in Battlefield 5 is 236% more, than GeForce 840A. | ||
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
| high / 1080p | 30−35 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| GeForce 840A and Radeon Pro 555X have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone. | ||
| low / 768p | 120−130 | 220−230 |
| medium / 768p | 90−95 | 190−200 |
| ultra / 1080p | 40−45 | 100−110 |
| QHD / 1440p | 24−27 | 60−65 |
| 4K / 2160p | 18−20 | 30−35 |
| high / 768p | 65−70 | 150−160 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro 555X in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 108% more, than GeForce 840A. | ||
| low / 768p | 80−85 | 55−60 |
| ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 40−45 |
| medium / 1080p | 40−45 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro 555X in Cyberpunk 2077 is 6% more, than GeForce 840A. | ||
| low / 768p | 75−80 | 110−120 |
| medium / 768p | 50−55 | 95−100 |
| ultra / 1080p | 27−30 | 65−70 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro 555X in Dota 2 is 78% more, than GeForce 840A. | ||
| high / 1080p | 5−6 | 20−22 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 18−20 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 16−18 |
| 4K / 2160p | 2−3 | 6−7 |
| low / 720p | 14−16 | 40−45 |
| medium / 1080p | 6−7 | 21−24 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro 555X in Far Cry 5 is 228% more, than GeForce 840A. | ||
| high / 1080p | 12−14 | 27−30 |
| ultra / 1080p | 7−8 | 21−24 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 16−18 |
| low / 720p | 50−55 | 100−110 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 55−60 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro 555X in Fortnite is 140% more, than GeForce 840A. | ||
| high / 1080p | 7−8 | 27−30 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 21−24 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 10−11 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 10−11 |
| low / 720p | 20−22 | 55−60 |
| medium / 1080p | 9−10 | 30−35 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro 555X in Forza Horizon 4 is 225% more, than GeForce 840A. | ||
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 90−95 |
| medium / 768p | − | 80−85 |
| high / 1080p | 8−9 | 30−35 |
| ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | 12−14 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 4−5 |
| medium / 720p | 40−45 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro 555X in Grand Theft Auto V is 130% more, than GeForce 840A. | ||
| high / 1080p | 3−4 | 10−11 |
| ultra / 1080p | 1−2 | 8−9 |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 3−4 |
| low / 720p | 8−9 | 30−35 |
| medium / 1080p | 4−5 | 14−16 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro 555X in Metro Exodus is 300% more, than GeForce 840A. | ||
| low / 768p | 85−90 | 110−120 |
| high / 1080p | 85−90 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 80−85 | − |
| medium / 1080p | 85−90 | 100−110 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro 555X in Minecraft is 26% more, than GeForce 840A. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 24−27 |
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 18−20 |
| low / 720p | 27−30 | 60−65 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 24−27 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro 555X in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 94% more, than GeForce 840A. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 14−16 |
| ultra / 1080p | 7−8 | 10−11 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 8−9 | 30−35 |
| medium / 1080p | − | 18−20 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro 555X in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 162% more, than GeForce 840A. | ||
| low / 768p | 16−18 | 60−65 |
| medium / 768p | 12−14 | 35−40 |
| high / 1080p | 6−7 | 21−24 |
| ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | 12−14 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 8−9 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro 555X in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 230% more, than GeForce 840A. | ||
| low / 768p | 70−75 | 100−110 |
| medium / 768p | 35−40 | 60−65 |
| ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 35−40 |
| high / 768p | 30−35 | 55−60 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro 555X in World of Tanks is 66% more, than GeForce 840A. | ||
Full Specs
| GeForce 840A | Radeon Pro 555X | |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Polaris |
| Code name | GM108 | Polaris 21 |
| Type | Desktop | Mobile workstation |
| Release date | 17 March 2014 | 5 June 2017 |
| Pipelines | 384 | 768 |
| Core clock speed | 1029 MHz | 855 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1124 MHz | |
| Transistor count | 3,000 million | |
| Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 17.98 | 43.54 |
| Floating-point performance | 863.2 gflops | |
| Memory bus width | 64 Bit | 128 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 2002 MHz | 5080 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 16.02 GB/s | 81.6 GB/s |
| Shared memory | - | |
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 (12_0) |
| Shader Model | 5.1 | 6.4 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| OpenCL | 1.2 | 2.0 |
| Vulkan | 1.1.126 | 1.2.131 |
| CUDA | 5.0 | |
| FreeSync | + | |
| Laptop size | large | |
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