GeForce 840A vs Radeon R9 M265X

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GeForce 840A is positioned at rank 349 and the Radeon R9 M265X is on rank 448, so the GeForce 840A offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce 840A

#339

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

974%

#341

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

883%

#342

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

880%

#346

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

801%

#347

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

795%

#349

GeForce 840A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

100%

#350

Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

100%

#351

HD Graphics 630

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

100%

#354

Radeon R7 M370

MSRP: $130|Avg: $40

98%

#357

Radeon 625

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

97%

#359

Radeon R7 M350

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

96%

#360

GeForce 920MX

MSRP: $100|Avg: $54

95%

#361

Radeon RX Vega11 Ryzen 7 3750H

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

95%

#362

Radeon HD 7670A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $40

94%

#363

Radeon Vega 8

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon R9 M265X

#438

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1859%

#440

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1685%

#441

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1681%

#445

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1528%

#446

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1518%

#448

Radeon R9 M265X

MSRP: $200|Avg: $30

100%

#449

Mobility Radeon HD 5165

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

99%

#450

Radeon R5 M435

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

98%

#451

Radeon E8860

MSRP: $300|Avg: $50

96%

#452

GeForce 820A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

95%

#453

Radeon HD 7650A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $49

95%

#454

Radeon R7 M380

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

95%

#455

Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

95%

#456

Radeon HD 7850M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

94%

#457

Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7730M Dual

MSRP: $160|Avg: $40

94%

#458

Radeon HD 8550G + HD 7600M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

94%

#459

Radeon HD 8450G + 8600M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

93%

#460

Radeon R9 M275X

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

93%

#461

GeForce 8400 GS

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

93%

#462

Mobility Radeon HD 550v

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

93%

#463

Radeon HD 8280G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R9 M265X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.7% higher G3D Mark score and 700% more VRAM (4 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 840A.

Insight	GeForce 840A	Radeon R9 M265X
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+4.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+700%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce 840A offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 840A holds the technical lead. Priced at $25 (vs $30), it costs 17% less, resulting in a 14.7% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce 840A	Radeon R9 M265X
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+14.7%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($25)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($30)

Performance Check

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 840A and Radeon R9 M265X

GeForce 840A

The GeForce 840A is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 17 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1029 MHz to 1124 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,115 points.

Radeon R9 M265X

The Radeon R9 M265X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 21 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 575 MHz to 625 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,167 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 840A scores 1,115 and the Radeon R9 M265X reaches 1,167 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 840A is built on Maxwell while the Radeon R9 M265X uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 840A) vs 640 (Radeon R9 M265X). Raw compute: 0.8632 TFLOPS (GeForce 840A) vs 0.8 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M265X). Boost clocks: 1124 MHz vs 625 MHz.

Feature	GeForce 840A	Radeon R9 M265X
G3D Mark Score	1,115	1,167+5%
Architecture	Maxwell	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	640+67%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.8632 TFLOPS+8%	0.8 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1124 MHz+80%	625 MHz
ROPs	8	16+100%
TMUs	16	40+150%
L1 Cache	192 KB+20%	160 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 840A	Radeon R9 M265X
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce 840A comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon R9 M265X has 4 GB. The Radeon R9 M265X offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 840A) vs 0.25 MB (Radeon R9 M265X) — the GeForce 840A has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce 840A	Radeon R9 M265X
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	4 GB+700%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	0.25 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 840A draws 33W versus the Radeon R9 M265X's 75W — a 77.8% difference. The GeForce 840A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 840A) vs 350W (Radeon R9 M265X). Power connectors: Legacy vs Mobile.

Feature	GeForce 840A	Radeon R9 M265X
TDP	33W-56%	75W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	Mobile
Temp (Load)	75°C	—
Perf/Watt	33.8+117%	15.6

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Value Analysis

The GeForce 840A launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $25, while the Radeon R9 M265X launched at $200 and now averages $30. The GeForce 840A costs 16.7% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 44.6 (GeForce 840A) vs 38.9 (Radeon R9 M265X) — the GeForce 840A offers 14.7% better value.