GeForce GTX 965M vs Radeon 840M
GeForce GTX 965M
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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 GTX 965M is positioned at rank 39 and the Radeon 840M is on rank 24, so the Radeon 840M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 965M
Performance Per Dollar Radeon 840M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon 840M is significantly newer (2024 vs 2016). The Radeon 840M likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 965M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 965M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon 840M.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 965M | Radeon 840M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) | RDNA 3+ (2024) (4nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 965M 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 GTX 965M and Radeon 840M
GeForce GTX 965M
The GeForce GTX 965M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in 2016. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 944 MHz to 1150 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,860 points.
Radeon 840M
The Radeon 840M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 2 2024. It features the RDNA 3+ architecture. The boost clock speed is 2900 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,803 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 965M scores 3,860 and the Radeon 840M reaches 3,803 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 965M is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Radeon 840M uses RDNA 3+, both on 28 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (GeForce GTX 965M) vs 256 (Radeon 840M). Boost clocks: 1150 MHz vs 2900 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 965M | Radeon 840M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,860+1% | 3,803 |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | RDNA 3+ |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 4 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024+300% | 256 |
| Boost Clock | 1150 MHz | 2900 MHz+152% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 965M | Radeon 840M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 965M comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon 840M has 2 GB. The GeForce GTX 965M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 965M | Radeon 840M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+100% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | 80 GB/s | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce GTX 965M) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (Radeon 840M). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 965M | Radeon 840M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| Vulkan | 1.4+8% | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th Gen (HEVC) (GeForce GTX 965M) vs VCN 4.0 (Radeon 840M). Decoder: PureVideo HD (VP6) vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 965M) vs H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9 (Radeon 840M).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 965M | Radeon 840M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 5th Gen (HEVC) | VCN 4.0 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD (VP6) | VCN 4.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC | H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 965M draws 50W versus the Radeon 840M's 30W — a 50% difference. The Radeon 840M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 965M) vs 350W (Radeon 840M). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 90.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 965M | Radeon 840M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W | 30W-40% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C-11% | 90 |
| Perf/Watt | 77.2 | 126.8+64% |
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