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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

Radeon 840M

2024

Why buy it

✅More future proof: RDNA 3+ (2024) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 30W instead of 75W, a 45W reduction.
✅More future proof: RDNA 3+ (2024) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation (2023).
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 37.2 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $99 MSRP).

Radeon RX 560

2017

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 37.2 vs 0 G3D/$ ($99 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation (2023).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌150% higher power demand at 75W vs 30W.

Radeon 840M

2024

Radeon RX 560

2017

Why buy it

✅More future proof: RDNA 3+ (2024) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 30W instead of 75W, a 45W reduction.
✅More future proof: RDNA 3+ (2024) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 37.2 vs 0 G3D/$ ($99 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation (2023).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation (2023).
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 37.2 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $99 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌150% higher power demand at 75W vs 30W.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon 840M better than Radeon RX 560?

Yes. Radeon 840M is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 3,803 vs 3,682 in G3D Mark. On top of that, Radeon 840M is a 2024 card with FSR upscaling, while Radeon RX 560 is a 2017 model from an older generation with FSR upscaling + limited Frame Generation. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Radeon 840M is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2024 generation instead of 2017, the stronger feature stack with FSR upscaling instead of FSR upscaling + limited Frame Generation, and a 4nm process instead of 14nm. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

Radeon 840M is the smarter buy by a wide margin. Radeon 840M is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $99 MSRP, and you are getting 3.3% higher G3D Mark. Radeon RX 560 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

Is Radeon RX 560 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

No, not for a fresh gaming build. Radeon RX 560 is 2017 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM, 3,682 in G3D Mark, and FSR upscaling + limited Frame Generation. That is simply too far behind to be an easy modern recommendation.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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.

Radeon 840M Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 560 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Radeon 840M	Radeon RX 560
1080p
low	68 FPS	41 FPS
medium	56 FPS	26 FPS
high	41 FPS	20 FPS
ultra	28 FPS	11 FPS
1440p
low	53 FPS	28 FPS
medium	44 FPS	17 FPS
high	29 FPS	10 FPS
ultra	20 FPS	5 FPS
4K
low	23 FPS	10 FPS
medium	22 FPS	7 FPS
high	13 FPS	4 FPS
ultra	12 FPS	3 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Radeon 840M	Radeon RX 560
1080p
low	129 FPS	88 FPS
medium	91 FPS	58 FPS
high	61 FPS	43 FPS
ultra	41 FPS	25 FPS
1440p
low	85 FPS	42 FPS
medium	51 FPS	31 FPS
high	38 FPS	22 FPS
ultra	27 FPS	15 FPS
4K
low	39 FPS	11 FPS
medium	26 FPS	9 FPS
high	21 FPS	8 FPS
ultra	15 FPS	5 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Radeon 840M	Radeon RX 560
1080p
low	171 FPS	166 FPS
medium	137 FPS	133 FPS
high	114 FPS	110 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	83 FPS
1440p
low	128 FPS	124 FPS
medium	103 FPS	99 FPS
high	86 FPS	83 FPS
ultra	64 FPS	62 FPS
4K
low	86 FPS	83 FPS
medium	68 FPS	66 FPS
high	57 FPS	55 FPS
ultra	43 FPS	41 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Radeon 840M	Radeon RX 560
1080p
low	171 FPS	154 FPS
medium	137 FPS	119 FPS
high	114 FPS	97 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	81 FPS
1440p
low	120 FPS	110 FPS
medium	96 FPS	87 FPS
high	82 FPS	72 FPS
ultra	64 FPS	58 FPS
4K
low	70 FPS	62 FPS
medium	55 FPS	47 FPS
high	45 FPS	36 FPS
ultra	33 FPS	27 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

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

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.

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.

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Graphics Performance

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

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

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 560 is support for FSR Frame Generation. 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	Radeon RX 560
Upscaling Tech	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

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

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

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Display & API Support

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

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

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Media & Encoding

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

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

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Power & Dimensions

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

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