GeForce 840M vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
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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. The GeForce 840M is positioned at rank #352 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 840M
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Why is GeForce RTX 3060 Ti better than GeForce 840M?
Comparing the GeForce 840M to the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti highlights the enormous technological gap between entry-level mobile graphics from 2014 and a modern desktop powerhouse. The GeForce 840M was a popular budget solution for laptops, based on the Maxwell architecture. The RTX 3060 Ti is a 2020 powerhouse from the Ampere generation legend for its 1440p performance.\n\nThe performance difference is night and day. The RTX 3060 Ti offers nearly 20 to 30 times more compute power and introduces entire generations of technological features, including dedicated Ray Tracing and AI upscaling (DLSS). The GeForce 840M struggles to run even simple modern titles and lacks the driver support expected from a modern gaming GPU. The RTX card enables a high-fidelity experience, whereas the 840M has long since been outclassed by modern integrated graphics.\n\nUltimately, there is no contest between these two. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the superior choice for any current gaming or creative task. The GeForce 840M is a piece of mobile history, representing a much older era of low-power computing that cannot compete with the speed or visual quality of a modern high-end gaming card.
Performance Comparison
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is significantly newer (2020 vs 2014). The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 840M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1746.5% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (8 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 840M.
| Insight | GeForce 840M | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1746.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1746.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti 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 GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
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 RTX 3060 Ti
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1410 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 4864 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 38 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,312 points. Launch price was $399.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce 840M scores 1,100 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 20,312 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 1746.5%. The GeForce 840M is built on Maxwell while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti uses Ampere, both on 28 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 840M) vs 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Raw compute: 0.8632 TFLOPS (GeForce 840M) vs 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Boost clocks: 1124 MHz vs 1665 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce 840M | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,100 | 20,312+1747% |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Ampere |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 4864+1167% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.8632 TFLOPS | 16.2 TFLOPS+1777% |
| Boost Clock | 1124 MHz | 1665 MHz+48% |
| ROPs | 8 | 80+900% |
| TMUs | 16 | 152+850% |
| L1 Cache | 0.19 MB | 4.8 MB+2426% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 4 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 840M | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce 840M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 840M) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 840M | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 8 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | 448 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 256-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 4 MB+300% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce 840M) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce 840M | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.0 | 12 Ultimate (12_2)+9% |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.3+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.6+2% |
| Max Displays | 1 | 4+300% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 2.0 (GeForce 840M) vs NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs NVDEC (Ampere). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP,H.265 (GeForce 840M) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti).
| Feature | GeForce 840M | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 2.0 | NVENC (Ampere) |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP6 | NVDEC (Ampere) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP,H.265 | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 840M draws 33W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 200W — a 143.3% difference. The GeForce 840M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 840M) vs 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Power connectors: Legacy vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 242mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75.
| Feature | GeForce 840M | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W-84% | 200W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-42% | 600W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | 8-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 242mm |
| Height | 0mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 33.3 | 101.6+205% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2014).
| Feature | GeForce 840M | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $399 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $280 |
| Codename | GM108 | GA104 |
| Release | March 12 2014 | December 1 2020 |
| Ranking | #854 | #73 |
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