GeForce 840M vs GeForce 940A

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.

GeForce 840M vs GeForce 940A FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce 840M vs GeForce 940A: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce 840M

2014

Why buy it

✅180.6% more average FPS across 30 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (2 GB vs 512 MB).

Trade-offs

❌2014 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 13.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $80 MSRP).

GeForce 940A

2015

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 13.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($80 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce 840M across 30 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 2 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2015 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce 840M is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 180.6% in average FPS across 30 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward GeForce 940A instead at 1,107 vs 1,100, so for this question the real-game FPS result matters more than the synthetic split.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce 840M is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 2 GB vs 512 MB of VRAM. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce 940A makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, GeForce 940A is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, GeForce 840M has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce 840M vs GeForce 940A Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

GeForce 840M

The GeForce 840M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 12 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: 1,100 points.

GeForce 940A

The GeForce 940A is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. 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: 1,107 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 840M scores 1,100 and the GeForce 940A reaches 1,107 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 840M is built on Maxwell while the GeForce 940A uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 840M) vs 384 (GeForce 940A). Raw compute: 0.8632 TFLOPS (GeForce 840M) vs 0.8632 TFLOPS (GeForce 940A). Boost clocks: 1124 MHz vs 1124 MHz.

Feature	GeForce 840M	GeForce 940A
G3D Mark Score	1,100	1,107
Architecture	Maxwell	Maxwell
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.8632 TFLOPS	0.8632 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1124 MHz	1124 MHz
ROPs	8	8
TMUs	16	16
L1 Cache	192 KB	192 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 840M	GeForce 940A
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce 840M has 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce 940A carries 512 MB. GeForce 840M gives you 300% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce 840M and 128-bit on the GeForce 940A.

Feature	GeForce 840M	GeForce 940A
VRAM Capacity	2 GB+300%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB	1 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce 840M) vs 11.0 (GeForce 940A). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 1.

Feature	GeForce 840M	GeForce 940A
DirectX	11.0	11.0
Vulkan	1.2	1.2
OpenGL	4.5	4.6+2%
Max Displays	1	1

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 2.0 (GeForce 840M) vs NVENC 2 (GeForce 940A). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP,H.265 (GeForce 840M) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 (GeForce 940A).

Feature	GeForce 840M	GeForce 940A
Encoder	NVENC 2.0	NVENC 2
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP6	PureVideo HD VP6
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP,H.265	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 840M draws 33W versus the GeForce 940A's 33W — a 0% difference. The GeForce 940A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 840M) vs 350W (GeForce 940A). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce 840M	GeForce 940A
TDP	33W	33W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	Legacy
Length	0mm	0mm
Height	0mm	0mm
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	75°C	75°C
Perf/Watt	33.3	33.5

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Value Analysis

The newer card here is GeForce 940A (2015 vs 2014).

Feature	GeForce 840M	GeForce 940A
MSRP	—	$80
Codename	GM108	GM108
Release	March 12 2014	March 13 2015
Ranking	#854	#853

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