Radeon RX 560 vs Radeon 840M

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
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Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon 840M

#14

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

143%

#16

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

129%

#17

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

129%

#21

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

117%

#22

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

117%

#24

Radeon 840M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#35

GeForce GTX 960M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

89%

#37

UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon 840M is significantly newer (2024 vs 2017). The Radeon 840M likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon RX 560 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon 840M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon RX 560 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon RX 560	Radeon 840M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+3.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))	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	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon 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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 560 and Radeon 840M

Radeon RX 560

The Radeon RX 560 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 18 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1175 MHz to 1275 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,682 points. Launch price was $99.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 560 scores 3,682 and the Radeon 840M reaches 3,803 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 560 is built on GCN 4.0 while the Radeon 840M uses RDNA 3+, both on 14 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon RX 560) vs 256 (Radeon 840M). Boost clocks: 1275 MHz vs 2900 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX 560	Radeon 840M
G3D Mark Score	3,682	3,803+3%
Architecture	GCN 4.0	RDNA 3+
Process Node	14 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	1024+300%	256
Boost Clock	1275 MHz	2900 MHz+127%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX 560	Radeon 840M
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon RX 560 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon 840M has 2 GB. The Radeon RX 560 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs System.

Feature	Radeon RX 560	Radeon 840M
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	System
Bus Width	256-bit	System

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_0) (Radeon RX 560) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (Radeon 840M). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon RX 560	Radeon 840M
DirectX	12 (12_0)	12 Ultimate (12_2)
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	3	4+33%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 560) vs VCN 4.0 (Radeon 840M). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: HEVC,H.264,VP9,MPEG-4 (Radeon RX 560) vs H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9 (Radeon 840M).

Feature	Radeon RX 560	Radeon 840M
Encoder	VCE 3.4	VCN 4.0
Decoder	UVD 6.3	VCN 4.0
Codecs	HEVC,H.264,VP9,MPEG-4	H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 560 draws 75W versus the Radeon 840M's 30W — a 85.7% difference. The Radeon 840M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (Radeon RX 560) vs 350W (Radeon 840M). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 70 C vs 90.

Feature	Radeon RX 560	Radeon 840M
TDP	75W	30W-60%
Recommended PSU	450W	350W-22%
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	170mm	—
Height	112mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	70 C-22%	90
Perf/Watt	49.1	126.8+158%