GeForce 240M GT vs GeForce 605

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.

GeForce 240M GT vs GeForce 605 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce 240M GT vs GeForce 605: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce 240M GT

2015

Why buy it

✅26.9% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Draws 33W instead of 65W, a 32W reduction.
✅More future proof: Maxwell (2014−2017) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌2015 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
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233.3% HIGHER MSRP
$100 MSRPvs$30 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 3.2 vs 11.0 G3D/$ ($100 MSRP vs $30 MSRP).

GeForce 605

2012

Why buy it

✅Costs $70 less on MSRP ($30 MSRP vs $100 MSRP).
✅Delivers 243.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 11.0 vs 3.2 G3D/$ ($30 MSRP vs $100 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce 240M GT across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌2012 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌97% higher power demand at 65W vs 33W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce 240M GT is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 26.9% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward GeForce 605 instead at 330 vs 320, so for this question the real-game FPS result matters more than the synthetic split.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce 240M GT is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a newer 2015 generation instead of 2012. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce 605 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $70 cheaper on MSRP at $30 vs $100, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 243.8% (11.0 vs 3.2), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, GeForce 605 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, GeForce 240M GT has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce 240M GT vs GeForce 605 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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.

GeForce 605

The GeForce 605 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 5 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 902 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 330 points. Launch price was $99.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 240M GT scores 320 and the GeForce 605 reaches 330 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 240M GT is built on Maxwell while the GeForce 605 uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 240M GT) vs 384 (GeForce 605). Raw compute: 0.9032 TFLOPS (GeForce 240M GT) vs 0.6927 TFLOPS (GeForce 605).

Feature	GeForce 240M GT	GeForce 605
G3D Mark Score	320	330+3%
Architecture	Maxwell	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.9032 TFLOPS+30%	0.6927 TFLOPS
ROPs	8	16+100%
TMUs	24	32+33%
L1 Cache	192 KB+500%	32 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 240M GT	GeForce 605
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards ship with 512 MB of GDDR5. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce 240M GT and 128-bit on the GeForce 605. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 240M GT) vs 0.25 MB (GeForce 605) — the GeForce 240M GT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce 240M GT	GeForce 605
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	0.25 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 10.1 (GeForce 240M GT) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce 605). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce 240M GT	GeForce 605
DirectX	10.1	12 (11_0)+19%
OpenGL	3.3	4.6+39%
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (GeForce 240M GT) vs None (GeForce 605). Decoder: PureVideo VP4 vs VP5. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264 (GeForce 240M GT) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4 (GeForce 605).

Feature	GeForce 240M GT	GeForce 605
Encoder	None	None
Decoder	PureVideo VP4	VP5
Codecs	MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 240M GT draws 33W versus the GeForce 605's 65W — a 65.3% difference. The GeForce 240M GT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 240M GT) vs 250W (GeForce 605). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Card length: 0mm vs 145mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75.

Feature	GeForce 240M GT	GeForce 605
TDP	33W-49%	65W
Recommended PSU	350W	250W-29%
Power Connector	Legacy	Legacy
Length	0mm	145mm
Height	0mm	69mm
Slots	1	1
Temp (Load)	80°C	75-6%
Perf/Watt	9.7+90%	5.1

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce 240M GT came in at $100, while the GeForce 605 launched at $30. On MSRP, GeForce 605 was 70% cheaper ($70 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 3.2 (GeForce 240M GT) vs 11.0 (GeForce 605) — the GeForce 605 offers 243.8% better value. The newer card here is GeForce 240M GT (2015 vs 2012).

Feature	GeForce 240M GT	GeForce 605
MSRP	$100	$30-70%
Performance per Dollar	3.2	11.0+244%
Codename	GM108	GK107
Release	March 13 2015	June 5 2012
Ranking	#847	#837

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