GeForce 840A vs Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C
GeForce 840A
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About G3D Mark
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 RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C is on rank 406, so the GeForce 840A offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 840A
Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C is significantly newer (2020 vs 2014). The Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 840A lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce 840A offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce 840A | Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+4.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Vega (2017−2020) / 7nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 840A offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $25 versus $50 for the Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C, it costs 50% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 91.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 840A | Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+91.3%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($25) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) |
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 840A and Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C
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 RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C
The Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2020. It features the Vega architecture. The boost clock speed is 2100 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,166 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 840A scores 1,115 and the Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C reaches 1,166 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 840A is built on Maxwell while the Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C uses Vega, both on 28 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 840A) vs 512 (Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C). Boost clocks: 1124 MHz vs 2100 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce 840A | Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,115 | 1,166+5% |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Vega |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 512+33% |
| Boost Clock | 1124 MHz | 2100 MHz+87% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 840A | Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce 840A comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C has 0 MB. The GeForce 840A offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.
| Feature | GeForce 840A | Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 840A draws 33W versus the Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C's 15W — a 75% difference. The Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 840A) vs 1W (Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C). Power connectors: Legacy vs Integrated.
| Feature | GeForce 840A | Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W | 15W-55% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Integrated |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 33.8 | 77.7+130% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 840A launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $25, while the Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C launched at $150 and now averages $50. The GeForce 840A costs 50% less ($25 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 44.6 (GeForce 840A) vs 23.3 (Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C) — the GeForce 840A offers 91.4% better value. The Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2014).
| Feature | GeForce 840A | Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100-33% | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $25-50% | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | 44.6+91% | 23.3 |
| Codename | GM108 | Vega |
| Release | March 17 2014 | January 7 2020 |
| Ranking | #850 | #545 |
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