GeForce 840A vs Radeon Pro Vega 16
When comparing GeForce 840A and Radeon Pro Vega 16, 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 Vega 16 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GeForce 840A
Radeon Pro Vega 16 is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: Radeon Pro Vega 16 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 Vega 16 here:
Main Specs
| GeForce 840A | Radeon Pro Vega 16 | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 33 Watt | 75 Watt |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x8 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Memory type | DDR3 | HBM2 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 2 GB | 4 GB |
| Display Connectors | No outputs | No outputs |
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- Radeon Pro Vega 16 has 127% more power consumption, than GeForce 840A.
- GeForce 840A is connected by PCIe 3.0 x8, and Radeon Pro Vega 16 uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
- Radeon Pro Vega 16 has 2 GB more memory, than GeForce 840A.
- GeForce 840A is used in Desktops, and Radeon Pro Vega 16 - in Mobile workstations.
- GeForce 840A is build with Maxwell architecture, and Radeon Pro Vega 16 - with Vega.
- GeForce 840A is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Radeon Pro Vega 16 - by 14 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of Radeon Pro Vega 16 is 398 MHz higher, than GeForce 840A.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 3−4 | 24−27 |
| ultra / 1080p | 2−3 | 14−16 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 9−10 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 6−7 |
| low / 720p | 14−16 | 45−50 |
| medium / 1080p | 5−6 | 30−33 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro Vega 16 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 383% more, than GeForce 840A. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 35−40 |
| ultra / 1080p | 7−8 | 30−35 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 18−20 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 10−11 |
| low / 720p | 18−20 | 75−80 |
| medium / 1080p | 8−9 | 40−45 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro Vega 16 in Battlefield 5 is 354% 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 Radeon Pro Vega 16 in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than GeForce 840A. | ||
| low / 768p | 120−130 | 240−250 |
| medium / 768p | 90−95 | 210−220 |
| ultra / 1080p | 40−45 | 130−140 |
| QHD / 1440p | 24−27 | 100−110 |
| 4K / 2160p | 18−20 | 60−65 |
| high / 768p | 65−70 | 180−190 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro Vega 16 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 153% more, than GeForce 840A. | ||
| low / 768p | 80−85 | 60−65 |
| ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | − |
| medium / 1080p | 40−45 | 55−60 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 840A in Cyberpunk 2077 is 3% more, than Radeon Pro Vega 16. | ||
| low / 768p | 75−80 | 120−130 |
| medium / 768p | 50−55 | 110−120 |
| ultra / 1080p | 27−30 | 85−90 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro Vega 16 in Dota 2 is 109% more, than GeForce 840A. | ||
| high / 1080p | 5−6 | 30−33 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 27−30 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 21−24 |
| 4K / 2160p | 2−3 | 9−10 |
| low / 720p | 14−16 | 60−65 |
| medium / 1080p | 6−7 | 30−35 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro Vega 16 in Far Cry 5 is 385% more, than GeForce 840A. | ||
| high / 1080p | 12−14 | 35−40 |
| ultra / 1080p | 7−8 | 30−33 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 18−20 |
| low / 720p | 50−55 | 130−140 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 80−85 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro Vega 16 in Fortnite is 222% more, than GeForce 840A. | ||
| high / 1080p | 7−8 | 40−45 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 30−35 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 18−20 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 16−18 |
| low / 720p | 20−22 | 75−80 |
| medium / 1080p | 9−10 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro Vega 16 in Forza Horizon 4 is 358% more, than GeForce 840A. | ||
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 110−120 |
| medium / 768p | − | 100−110 |
| high / 1080p | 8−9 | 45−50 |
| ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | 20−22 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 10−11 |
| medium / 720p | 40−45 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro Vega 16 in Grand Theft Auto V is 205% more, than GeForce 840A. | ||
| high / 1080p | 3−4 | 16−18 |
| ultra / 1080p | 1−2 | 12−14 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 12−14 |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 4−5 |
| low / 720p | 8−9 | 45−50 |
| medium / 1080p | 4−5 | 21−24 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro Vega 16 in Metro Exodus is 525% 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 Radeon Pro Vega 16 in Minecraft is 37% more, than GeForce 840A. | ||
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 14−16 |
| low / 720p | 27−30 | 80−85 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 18−20 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro Vega 16 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 111% more, than GeForce 840A. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 18−20 |
| ultra / 1080p | 7−8 | 12−14 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 4−5 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 3−4 |
| low / 720p | 8−9 | 45−50 |
| medium / 1080p | − | 24−27 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro Vega 16 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 275% more, than GeForce 840A. | ||
| low / 768p | 16−18 | 85−90 |
| medium / 768p | 12−14 | 55−60 |
| high / 1080p | 6−7 | 30−33 |
| ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | 16−18 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 10−11 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro Vega 16 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 380% more, than GeForce 840A. | ||
| low / 768p | 70−75 | 90−95 |
| medium / 768p | 35−40 | 60−65 |
| ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 45−50 |
| high / 768p | 30−35 | 55−60 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro Vega 16 in World of Tanks is 66% more, than GeForce 840A. | ||
Full Specs
| GeForce 840A | Radeon Pro Vega 16 | |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Vega |
| Code name | GM108 | Vega Mobile |
| Type | Desktop | Mobile workstation |
| Release date | 17 March 2014 | 15 November 2018 |
| Pipelines | 384 | 1024 |
| Core clock speed | 1029 MHz | |
| Boost Clock | 1124 MHz | 1190 MHz |
| Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 17.98 | 76.16 |
| Floating-point performance | 863.2 gflops | |
| Memory bus width | 64 Bit | 1024 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 2002 MHz | 2400 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 16.02 GB/s | 307.2 GB/s |
| Shared memory | - | |
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 (12_1) |
| Shader Model | 5.1 | 6.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| OpenCL | 1.2 | 2.0 |
| Vulkan | 1.1.126 | 1.2.131 |
| CUDA | 5.0 | |
| Laptop size | large | |
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