GeForce 240M GT
VS
Radeon 3000

GeForce 240M GT vs Radeon 3000

NVIDIA

GeForce 240M GT

2015Core: 1072 MHzBoost: 1176 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon 3000

2019Core: 1082 MHzBoost: 1218 MHz

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The GeForce 240M GT is positioned at rank #575 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce 240M GT

#565
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
3393%
#567
3076%
#568
3067%
#572
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
2789%
#573
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
2770%
#575
GeForce 240M GT
MSRP: $100|Avg: $5
100%
#576
100%
#577
GeForce 310
MSRP: $45|Avg: $5
99%
#578
99%
#579
Radeon R5 M320
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
99%
#580
GeForce 9600 GT
MSRP: $149|Avg: $20
99%
#581
99%
#582
Radeon HD 8650G + 8600M Dual
MSRP: $200|Avg: $50
96%
#583
Mobility Radeon HD 4570
MSRP: $49|Avg: $15
96%
#584
Radeon Vega 10
MSRP: $499|Avg: $100
95%
#585
94%
#586
Radeon R7 M440
MSRP: $300|Avg: $300
94%
#588
Mobility Radeon HD 4350
MSRP: $50|Avg: $15
93%
#589
GeForce 405
MSRP: $40|Avg: $5
92%
#590
Mobility Radeon HD 3670
MSRP: $79|Avg: $15
92%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon 3000 uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon 3000 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 240M GT lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce 240M GT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 226.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon 3000.

InsightGeForce 240M GTRadeon 3000
Performance
Leading raw performance (+226.5%)
Lower raw frame rates (-226.5%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce 240M GT offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $5 versus $49 for the Radeon 3000, it costs 90% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 3100% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightGeForce 240M GTRadeon 3000
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+3100%)
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($5)
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49)

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 240M GT and Radeon 3000

NVIDIA

GeForce 240M GT

The GeForce 240M GT is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1072 MHz to 1176 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 320 points.

AMD

Radeon 3000

The Radeon 3000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 2019. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1218 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 98 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce 240M GT scores 320 versus the Radeon 3000's 98 — the GeForce 240M GT leads by 226.5%. The GeForce 240M GT is built on Maxwell while the Radeon 3000 uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 240M GT) vs 512 (Radeon 3000). Raw compute: 0.9032 TFLOPS (GeForce 240M GT) vs 1.247 TFLOPS (Radeon 3000). Boost clocks: 1176 MHz vs 1218 MHz.

FeatureGeForce 240M GTRadeon 3000
G3D Mark Score
320+227%
98
Architecture
Maxwell
GCN 4.0
Process Node
28 nm
14 nm
Shading Units
384
512+33%
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.9032 TFLOPS
1.247 TFLOPS+38%
Boost Clock
1176 MHz
1218 MHz+4%
ROPs
8
16+100%
TMUs
24
32+33%
L1 Cache
192 KB+50%
128 KB
L2 Cache
1 MB+100%
0.5 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce 240M GTRadeon 3000
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
AMD Anti-Lag
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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 240M GT) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon 3000) — the GeForce 240M GT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce 240M GTRadeon 3000
VRAM Capacity
0.5 GB
0.5 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
128-bit+100%
64-bit
L2 Cache
1 MB+100%
0.5 MB
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 10.1 (GeForce 240M GT) vs 10_0 (Radeon 3000). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

FeatureGeForce 240M GTRadeon 3000
DirectX
10.1
10_0
Max Displays
2
2
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (GeForce 240M GT) vs Avivo HD (Radeon 3000). Decoder: PureVideo VP4 vs Avivo HD.

FeatureGeForce 240M GTRadeon 3000
Encoder
None
Avivo HD
Decoder
PureVideo VP4
Avivo HD
Codecs
MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 240M GT draws 33W versus the Radeon 3000's 50W — a 41% difference. The GeForce 240M GT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 240M GT) vs 350W (Radeon 3000). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 1mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots.

FeatureGeForce 240M GTRadeon 3000
TDP
33W-34%
50W
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
Legacy
PCIe-powered
Length
0mm
1mm
Height
0mm
Slots
1
0-100%
Temp (Load)
80°C
Perf/Watt
9.7+385%
2.0
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Value Analysis

The GeForce 240M GT launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $5, while the Radeon 3000 launched at $0 and now averages $49. The GeForce 240M GT costs 89.8% less ($44 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 64.0 (GeForce 240M GT) vs 2.0 (Radeon 3000) — the GeForce 240M GT offers 3100% better value. The Radeon 3000 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2015).

FeatureGeForce 240M GTRadeon 3000
MSRP
$100
$0-100%
Avg Price (30d)
$5-90%
$49
Performance per Dollar
64.0+3100%
2.0
Codename
GM108
Polaris 23
Release
March 13 2015
May 13 2019
Ranking
#847
#757