GeForce 240M GT vs Mobility Radeon HD 560v
GeForce 240M GT
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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 Mobility Radeon HD 560v is on rank 633, 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 Mobility Radeon HD 560v
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 240M GT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Mobility Radeon HD 560v offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce 240M GT | Mobility Radeon HD 560v |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 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 $30), it costs 83% less, resulting in a 503.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 240M GT | Mobility Radeon HD 560v |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+503.8%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($5) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($30) |
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 Mobility Radeon HD 560v
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.
Mobility Radeon HD 560v
The Mobility Radeon HD 560v is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 700 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 318 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 240M GT scores 320 and the Mobility Radeon HD 560v reaches 318 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 240M GT is built on Maxwell while the Mobility Radeon HD 560v uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 240M GT) vs 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 560v). Raw compute: 0.9032 TFLOPS (GeForce 240M GT) vs 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 560v).
| Feature | GeForce 240M GT | Mobility Radeon HD 560v |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 320 | 318 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 800+108% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.9032 TFLOPS | 1.12 TFLOPS+24% |
| ROPs | 8 | 16+100% |
| TMUs | 24 | 40+67% |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB+140% | 80 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 0.25 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 240M GT | Mobility Radeon HD 560v |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce 240M GT comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Mobility Radeon HD 560v has 1 GB. The Mobility Radeon HD 560v offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 240M GT) vs 0.25 MB (Mobility Radeon HD 560v) — the GeForce 240M GT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 240M GT | Mobility Radeon HD 560v |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 0.25 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.1 (GeForce 240M GT) vs 10.1 (Mobility Radeon HD 560v). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce 240M GT | Mobility Radeon HD 560v |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.1 | 10.1 |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 240M GT draws 33W versus the Mobility Radeon HD 560v's 50W — a 41% difference. The GeForce 240M GT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 240M GT) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 560v). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce 240M GT | Mobility Radeon HD 560v |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W-34% | 50W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 75°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 9.7+52% | 6.4 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 240M GT launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $5, while the Mobility Radeon HD 560v launched at $150 and now averages $30. The GeForce 240M GT costs 83.3% less ($25 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 64.0 (GeForce 240M GT) vs 10.6 (Mobility Radeon HD 560v) — the GeForce 240M GT offers 503.8% better value. The GeForce 240M GT is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce 240M GT | Mobility Radeon HD 560v |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100-33% | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5-83% | $30 |
| Performance per Dollar | 64.0+504% | 10.6 |
| Codename | GM108 | Broadway |
| Release | March 13 2015 | January 7 2010 |
| Ranking | #847 | #846 |
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