Radeon 840M vs GeForce RTX 4070
Radeon 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. The Radeon 840M is positioned at rank #24 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Great 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 Radeon 840M
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4070
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 4070 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 607.8% higher G3D Mark score and 500% more VRAM (12 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 | Radeon 840M | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-607.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+607.8%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 3+ (2024) (4nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (304mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 4070 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 Radeon 840M and GeForce RTX 4070
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.
GeForce RTX 4070
The GeForce RTX 4070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1920 MHz to 2475 MHz. It has 5888 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 26,919 points. Launch price was $599.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon 840M scores 3,803 versus the GeForce RTX 4070's 26,919 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 607.8%. The Radeon 840M is built on RDNA 3+ while the GeForce RTX 4070 uses Ada Lovelace, both on 4 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 256 (Radeon 840M) vs 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070). Boost clocks: 2900 MHz vs 2475 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon 840M | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,803 | 26,919+608% |
| Architecture | RDNA 3+ | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 4 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 256 | 5888+2200% |
| Boost Clock | 2900 MHz+17% | 2475 MHz |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070 is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The Radeon 840M lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | Radeon 840M | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 3.5 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | DLSS 3.0 (Native) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | Yes (DLSS 3.5) |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon 840M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4070 has 12 GB. The GeForce RTX 4070 offers 500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 192-bit.
| Feature | Radeon 840M | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 12 GB+500% |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR6X |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | 504 GB/s |
| Bus Width | System | 192-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (Radeon 840M) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4070). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon 840M | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate (12_2) | 12.2+2% |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 4.0 (Radeon 840M) vs 8th Gen NVENC (2x) (GeForce RTX 4070). Decoder: VCN 4.0 vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9 (Radeon 840M) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4070).
| Feature | Radeon 840M | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 4.0 | 8th Gen NVENC (2x) |
| Decoder | VCN 4.0 | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon 840M draws 30W versus the GeForce RTX 4070's 200W — a 147.8% difference. The Radeon 840M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon 840M) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 4070). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Typical load temperature: 90 vs 80°C.
| Feature | Radeon 840M | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-85% | 200W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-46% | 650W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | — | 304mm |
| Height | — | 137mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 3 |
| Temp (Load) | 90 | 80°C-11% |
| Perf/Watt | 126.8 | 134.6+6% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon 840M is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2023).
| Feature | Radeon 840M | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $599 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $550 |
| Codename | Krackan Point | AD104 |
| Release | June 2 2024 | April 12 2023 |
| Ranking | #516 | #32 |
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