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GeForce 240M GT
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GeForce 9600 GSO
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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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GeForce 240M GT is positioned at rank 575 and the GeForce 9600 GSO is on rank 615, so the GeForce 240M GT offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 240M GT
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 9600 GSO
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce 240M GT is significantly newer (2015 vs 2008). The GeForce 240M GT likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 9600 GSO lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 9600 GSO is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score and 200% more VRAM (2 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 240M GT.
| Insight | GeForce 240M GT | GeForce 9600 GSO |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+200%) |
| 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. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 240M GT holds the technical lead. Priced at $5 (vs $25), it costs 80% less, resulting in a 395.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 240M GT | GeForce 9600 GSO |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+395.4%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($5) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($25) |
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 GeForce 9600 GSO
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 9600 GSO
The GeForce 9600 GSO is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 15 2008. It features the G9x architecture. The core clock speed is 500 MHz. It has 224 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 65 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 323 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 240M GT scores 320 and the GeForce 9600 GSO reaches 323 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 240M GT is built on Maxwell while the GeForce 9600 GSO uses G9x, both on 28 nm vs 65 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 240M GT) vs 224 (GeForce 9600 GSO).
| Feature | GeForce 240M GT | GeForce 9600 GSO |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 320 | 323 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | G9x |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 65 nm |
| Shading Units | 384+71% | 224 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 240M GT | GeForce 9600 GSO |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce 240M GT comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 9600 GSO has 2 GB. The GeForce 9600 GSO offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | GeForce 240M GT | GeForce 9600 GSO |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1.5 GB+200% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.1 (GeForce 240M GT) vs 10.0 (GeForce 9600 GSO). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce 240M GT | GeForce 9600 GSO |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.1 | 10.0 |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (GeForce 240M GT) vs No (GeForce 9600 GSO). Decoder: PureVideo VP4 vs PureVideo HD VP2. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264 (GeForce 240M GT) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (GeForce 9600 GSO).
| Feature | GeForce 240M GT | GeForce 9600 GSO |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | No |
| Decoder | PureVideo VP4 | PureVideo HD VP2 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264 | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 240M GT draws 33W versus the GeForce 9600 GSO's 150W — a 127.9% difference. The GeForce 240M GT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 240M GT) vs 350W (GeForce 9600 GSO). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Card length: 0mm vs 229mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 90°C.
| Feature | GeForce 240M GT | GeForce 9600 GSO |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W-78% | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Length | 0mm | 229mm |
| Height | 0mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C-11% | 90°C |
| Perf/Watt | 9.7+341% | 2.2 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 240M GT launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $5, while the GeForce 9600 GSO launched at $129 and now averages $25. The GeForce 240M GT costs 80% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 64.0 (GeForce 240M GT) vs 12.9 (GeForce 9600 GSO) — the GeForce 240M GT offers 396.1% better value. The GeForce 240M GT is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2008).
| Feature | GeForce 240M GT | GeForce 9600 GSO |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100-22% | $129 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5-80% | $25 |
| Performance per Dollar | 64.0+396% | 12.9 |
| Codename | GM108 | NB9E-GTX |
| Release | March 13 2015 | July 15 2008 |
| Ranking | #847 | #825 |
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