Radeon 840M
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Radeon 840M

AMD

G3D Mark

3,803

June 2 2024
RDNA 3+ (2024)

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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.

Overview

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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Performance Per Dollar

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FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Radeon 840M across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Among Us

Among Us

1080p
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra60 FPS
1440p
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra60 FPS
4k
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high57 FPS
ultra43 FPS
ARC Raiders

ARC Raiders

1080p
low61 FPS
medium46 FPS
high37 FPS
ultra21 FPS
1440p
low38 FPS
medium30 FPS
high26 FPS
ultra15 FPS
4k
low23 FPS
medium17 FPS
high15 FPS
ultra10 FPS
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

1080p
low82 FPS
medium65 FPS
high53 FPS
ultra36 FPS
1440p
low62 FPS
medium49 FPS
high40 FPS
ultra27 FPS
4k
low18 FPS
medium15 FPS
high13 FPS
ultra11 FPS
Civilization VI

Civilization VI

1080p
low132 FPS
medium97 FPS
high78 FPS
ultra61 FPS
1440p
low93 FPS
medium71 FPS
high63 FPS
ultra49 FPS
4k
low56 FPS
medium42 FPS
high34 FPS
ultra27 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080p
low129 FPS
medium91 FPS
high61 FPS
ultra41 FPS
1440p
low85 FPS
medium51 FPS
high38 FPS
ultra27 FPS
4k
low39 FPS
medium26 FPS
high21 FPS
ultra15 FPS
Deadlock

Deadlock

1080p
low56 FPS
medium41 FPS
high24 FPS
ultra17 FPS
1440p
low32 FPS
medium25 FPS
high17 FPS
ultra13 FPS
4k
low18 FPS
medium12 FPS
high8 FPS
ultra6 FPS
Delta Force

Delta Force

1080p
low87 FPS
medium74 FPS
high61 FPS
ultra48 FPS
1440p
low47 FPS
medium38 FPS
high35 FPS
ultra30 FPS
4k
low26 FPS
medium22 FPS
high19 FPS
ultra17 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080p
low171 FPS
medium137 FPS
high114 FPS
ultra86 FPS
1440p
low128 FPS
medium103 FPS
high86 FPS
ultra64 FPS
4k
low86 FPS
medium68 FPS
high57 FPS
ultra43 FPS
Palworld

Palworld

1080p
low32 FPS
medium22 FPS
high11 FPS
ultra8 FPS
1440p
low24 FPS
medium17 FPS
high8 FPS
ultra6 FPS
4k
low11 FPS
medium7 FPS
high4 FPS
ultra3 FPS
Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080p
low84 FPS
medium70 FPS
high50 FPS
ultra33 FPS
1440p
low66 FPS
medium54 FPS
high36 FPS
ultra22 FPS
4k
low26 FPS
medium24 FPS
high15 FPS
ultra13 FPS

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Radeon 840M specifications and capabilities.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon 840M scores 3,803 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Entry Level tier as a Recent generation graphics card. It is built on the RDNA 3+ (2024) architecture (codename: Krackan Point), manufactured on a 4 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 256 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels). Boost clock reaches 2900 MHz.

SpecificationRadeon 840M
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score3,803
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generationRDNA 3+ (2024)
CodenameInternal GPU die codenameKrackan Point
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient4 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute256
Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load2900 MHz
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generationIGP
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#516
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon 840M is equipped with 2 GB of Shared video memory connected via a System memory bus, delivering System of bandwidth.

SpecificationRadeon 840M
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures2 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generationShared
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidthSystem
BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAMSystem

Advanced Features & APIs

The Radeon 840M supports modern upscaling and frame generation technologies: Radeon Super Resolution, FidelityFX Super Resolution — these can dramatically boost effective FPS by generating intermediate frames or upscaling from lower internal resolution. Graphics API support: DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), Vulkan 1.3, OpenGL 4.6— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.

SpecificationRadeon 840M
FSR Frame Generation❌ Not Supported
AMD Fluid Motion Frames❌ Not Supported
Radeon Super Resolution✅ Supported
FidelityFX Super Resolution✅ Supported
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version12 Ultimate (12_2)
VulkanCross-platform graphics API1.3
OpenGLLegacy graphics API4.6
Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL)OpenCL 2.1
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Display & Media

Display outputs: DisplayPort 2.1x 0, HDMI 2.1x 1 — supports up to 4 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: VCN 4.0, decoder: VCN 4.0— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9.

SpecificationRadeon 840M
0 PortsNumber of 0 display connectorsDisplayPort 2.1x
1 PortsNumber of 1 display connectorsHDMI 2.1x
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors4
Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine versionVCN 4.0
Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine versionVCN 4.0
CodecsSupported video compression formatsH.264,H.265,AV1,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon 840M draws 30W under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: PCIe-powered. Physical size: , occupying 0 expansion slots— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 40 at idle, 90 under load.

SpecificationRadeon 840M
TDPPower consumption under load30W
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage350W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable typePCIe-powered
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied0-slot
Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle40
Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load90

Specifications Reference

Raw spec sheet for quick lookup. The analysis cards above explain what these fields mean in practice.

2 categories

Technical Specifications

12 specs

Vram2 GB
DLSS/FSRFSR upscaling + RSR
Boost Clock2900 MHz
Memory TypeShared
Shading Units256
Upscaling TechAMD FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR)
PCIe GenerationIGP
Memory BandwidthSystem
Memory Bus WidthSystem
Frame GenerationFSR Frame Generation: No | AMD Fluid Motion Frames: No | Radeon Super Resolution: Yes | FidelityFX Super Resolution: Yes
Manufacturing Process4 nm
Driver Upscaling TechRadeon Super Resolution (RSR)

General Information

4 specs

CodenameKrackan Point
ArchitectureRDNA 3+ (2024)
Release DateJune 2 2024
Performance Ranking Position516

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