GeForce 840A vs Radeon RX 560 mobile
When comparing GeForce 840A and Radeon RX 560 mobile, 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 RX 560 mobile is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GeForce 840A
Radeon RX 560 mobile is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: Radeon RX 560 mobile 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 RX 560 mobile here:
Main Specs
GeForce 840A | Radeon RX 560 mobile | |
Power consumption (TDP) | 33 Watt | 55 Watt |
Interface | PCIe 3.0 x8 | MXM-B (3.0) |
Memory type | DDR3 | GDDR5 |
Maximum RAM amount | 2 GB | 4 GB |
Display Connectors | No outputs | No outputs |
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- Radeon RX 560 mobile has 66% more power consumption, than GeForce 840A.
- GeForce 840A is connected by PCIe 3.0 x8, and Radeon RX 560 mobile uses MXM-B (3.0) interface.
- Radeon RX 560 mobile has 2 GB more memory, than GeForce 840A.
- GeForce 840A is used in Desktops, and Radeon RX 560 mobile - in Laptops.
- GeForce 840A is build with Maxwell architecture, and Radeon RX 560 mobile - with Polaris.
- Core clock speed of Radeon RX 560 mobile is 146 MHz higher, than GeForce 840A.
- GeForce 840A is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Radeon RX 560 mobile - by 14 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of Radeon RX 560 mobile is 3998 MHz higher, than GeForce 840A.
Game benchmarks
high / 1080p | 3−4 | 18−20 |
ultra / 1080p | 2−3 | 10−11 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 4−5 |
4K / 2160p | − | 4−5 |
low / 720p | 14−16 | 35−40 |
medium / 1080p | 5−6 | 21−24 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 560 mobile in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 266% more, than GeForce 840A. | ||
high / 1080p | − | 27−30 |
ultra / 1080p | 7−8 | 24−27 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 8−9 |
4K / 2160p | − | 6−7 |
low / 720p | 18−20 | 60−65 |
medium / 1080p | 8−9 | 30−35 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 560 mobile in Battlefield 5 is 263% more, than GeForce 840A. | ||
low / 768p | 45−50 | 50−55 |
high / 1080p | 30−35 | 50−55 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 560 mobile in Call of Duty: Warzone is 30% more, than GeForce 840A. | ||
low / 768p | 120−130 | 220−230 |
medium / 768p | 90−95 | 190−200 |
ultra / 1080p | 40−45 | 110−120 |
QHD / 1440p | 24−27 | 70−75 |
4K / 2160p | 18−20 | 35−40 |
high / 768p | 65−70 | 150−160 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 560 mobile in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 114% more, than GeForce 840A. | ||
low / 768p | 80−85 | 60−65 |
ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 45−50 |
medium / 1080p | 40−45 | 55−60 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 560 mobile in Cyberpunk 2077 is 19% more, than GeForce 840A. | ||
low / 768p | 75−80 | 110−120 |
medium / 768p | 50−55 | 100−110 |
ultra / 1080p | 27−30 | 70−75 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 560 mobile in Dota 2 is 86% more, than GeForce 840A. | ||
high / 1080p | 5−6 | 21−24 |
ultra / 1080p | − | 20−22 |
QHD / 1440p | − | 18−20 |
4K / 2160p | 2−3 | 7−8 |
low / 720p | 14−16 | 45−50 |
medium / 1080p | 6−7 | 24−27 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 560 mobile in Far Cry 5 is 257% more, than GeForce 840A. | ||
high / 1080p | 12−14 | 27−30 |
ultra / 1080p | 7−8 | 21−24 |
QHD / 1440p | − | 14−16 |
low / 720p | 50−55 | 110−120 |
medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 60−65 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 560 mobile in Fortnite is 159% more, than GeForce 840A. | ||
high / 1080p | 7−8 | 30−35 |
ultra / 1080p | − | 21−24 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 10−12 |
low / 720p | 20−22 | 60−65 |
medium / 1080p | 9−10 | 35−40 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 560 mobile in Forza Horizon 4 is 266% more, than GeForce 840A. | ||
low / 768p | 45−50 | 95−100 |
medium / 768p | − | 85−90 |
high / 1080p | 8−9 | 35−40 |
ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | 14−16 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 5−6 |
medium / 720p | 40−45 | − |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 560 mobile in Grand Theft Auto V is 150% more, than GeForce 840A. | ||
high / 1080p | 3−4 | 10−12 |
ultra / 1080p | 1−2 | 9−10 |
4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 2−3 |
low / 720p | 8−9 | 35−40 |
medium / 1080p | 4−5 | 14−16 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 560 mobile in Metro Exodus is 350% more, than GeForce 840A. | ||
low / 768p | 85−90 | 110−120 |
high / 1080p | 85−90 | − |
ultra / 1080p | 80−85 | − |
medium / 1080p | 85−90 | 110−120 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 560 mobile in Minecraft is 32% more, than GeForce 840A. | ||
ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 14−16 |
low / 720p | 27−30 | 65−70 |
medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 18−20 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 560 mobile in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 83% more, than GeForce 840A. | ||
high / 1080p | − | 14−16 |
ultra / 1080p | 7−8 | 9−10 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
low / 720p | 8−9 | 35−40 |
medium / 1080p | − | 18−20 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 560 mobile in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 187% more, than GeForce 840A. | ||
low / 768p | 16−18 | 65−70 |
medium / 768p | 12−14 | 40−45 |
high / 1080p | 6−7 | 21−24 |
ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | 12−14 |
4K / 2160p | − | 7−8 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 560 mobile in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 260% more, than GeForce 840A. | ||
low / 768p | 70−75 | 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 Radeon RX 560 mobile in World of Tanks is 58% more, than GeForce 840A. |
Full Specs
GeForce 840A | Radeon RX 560 mobile | |
Architecture | Maxwell | Polaris |
Code name | GM108 | Polaris 11 |
Type | Desktop | Laptop |
Release date | 17 March 2014 | 5 January 2017 |
Pipelines | 384 | 1024 |
Core clock speed | 1029 MHz | 1175 MHz |
Boost Clock | 1124 MHz | 1275 MHz |
Transistor count | 3,000 million | |
Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 14 nm |
Texture fill rate | 17.98 | 58.97 |
Floating-point performance | 863.2 gflops | 2,462 gflops |
Memory bus width | 64 Bit | 128 Bit |
Memory clock speed | 2002 MHz | 6000 MHz |
Memory bandwidth | 16.02 GB/s | 96 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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