GeForce 840M vs Quadro K1100M
GeForce 840M
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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 840M is positioned at rank 352 and the Quadro K1100M is on rank 109, so the Quadro K1100M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 840M
Performance Per Dollar Quadro K1100M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 840M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro K1100M.
| Insight | GeForce 840M | Quadro K1100M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce 840M remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 840M and Quadro K1100M
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.
Quadro K1100M
The Quadro K1100M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 23 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 706 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,089 points. Launch price was $109.94.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 840M scores 1,100 and the Quadro K1100M reaches 1,089 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 840M is built on Maxwell while the Quadro K1100M uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 840M) vs 384 (Quadro K1100M). Raw compute: 0.8632 TFLOPS (GeForce 840M) vs 0.5422 TFLOPS (Quadro K1100M).
| Feature | GeForce 840M | Quadro K1100M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,100+1% | 1,089 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Kepler |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.8632 TFLOPS+59% | 0.5422 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 8 | 16+100% |
| TMUs | 16 | 32+100% |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB+500% | 32 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 0.25 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 840M | Quadro K1100M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 840M) vs 0.25 MB (Quadro K1100M) — the GeForce 840M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 840M | Quadro K1100M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 0.25 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce 840M) vs 12 (11_0) (Quadro K1100M). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce 840M | Quadro K1100M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.0 | 12 (11_0)+9% |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.6+2% |
| Max Displays | 1 | 4+300% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 2.0 (GeForce 840M) vs 1st Gen NVENC (Quadro K1100M). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs 1st Gen NVDEC (VP5). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP,H.265 (GeForce 840M) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Quadro K1100M).
| Feature | GeForce 840M | Quadro K1100M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 2.0 | 1st Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP6 | 1st Gen NVDEC (VP5) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP,H.265 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 840M draws 33W versus the Quadro K1100M's 45W — a 30.8% difference. The GeForce 840M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 840M) vs 350W (Quadro K1100M). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 70°C.
| Feature | GeForce 840M | Quadro K1100M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W-27% | 45W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 70°C-7% |
| Perf/Watt | 33.3+38% | 24.2 |
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