GeForce 240M GT vs Radeon HD 7500G
GeForce 240M GT
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Radeon HD 7500G
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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 Radeon HD 7500G is on rank 158, so the Radeon HD 7500G 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 Radeon HD 7500G
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 240M GT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 7500G.
| Insight | GeForce 240M GT | Radeon HD 7500G |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| 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 $5), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 1.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 240M GT | Radeon HD 7500G |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1.3%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 HD 7500G
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.
Radeon HD 7500G
The Radeon HD 7500G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 31 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1250 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 316 points. Launch price was $449.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 240M GT scores 320 and the Radeon HD 7500G reaches 316 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 240M GT is built on Maxwell while the Radeon HD 7500G uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 240M GT) vs 1,792 (Radeon HD 7500G). Raw compute: 0.9032 TFLOPS (GeForce 240M GT) vs 2.867 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7500G). Boost clocks: 1176 MHz vs 1250 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce 240M GT | Radeon HD 7500G |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 320+1% | 316 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 1792+367% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.9032 TFLOPS | 2.867 TFLOPS+217% |
| Boost Clock | 1176 MHz | 1250 MHz+6% |
| ROPs | 8 | 32+300% |
| TMUs | 24 | 112+367% |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB | 448 KB+133% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+33% | 0.75 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 240M GT | Radeon HD 7500G |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 240M GT) vs 0.75 MB (Radeon HD 7500G) — the GeForce 240M GT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 240M GT | Radeon HD 7500G |
|---|---|---|
| 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+33% | 0.75 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.1 (GeForce 240M GT) vs 11.0 (Radeon HD 7500G). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.2. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce 240M GT | Radeon HD 7500G |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.1 | 11.0+9% |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 4.2+27% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (GeForce 240M GT) vs VCE 1.0 (Radeon HD 7500G). Decoder: PureVideo VP4 vs UVD 3.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264 (GeForce 240M GT) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MVC (Radeon HD 7500G).
| Feature | GeForce 240M GT | Radeon HD 7500G |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | VCE 1.0 |
| Decoder | PureVideo VP4 | UVD 3.0 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264 | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MVC |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 240M GT draws 33W versus the Radeon HD 7500G's 200W — a 143.3% difference. The GeForce 240M GT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 240M GT) vs 350W (Radeon HD 7500G). Power connectors: Legacy vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80.
| Feature | GeForce 240M GT | Radeon HD 7500G |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W-84% | 200W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 80 |
| Perf/Watt | 9.7+506% | 1.6 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 240M GT launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $5, while the Radeon HD 7500G launched at $40 and now averages $5. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 64.0 (GeForce 240M GT) vs 63.2 (Radeon HD 7500G) — the GeForce 240M GT offers 1.3% better value. The GeForce 240M GT is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2012).
| Feature | GeForce 240M GT | Radeon HD 7500G |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100 | $40-60% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5 | $5 |
| Performance per Dollar | 64.0+1% | 63.2 |
| Codename | GM108 | Tahiti |
| Release | March 13 2015 | January 31 2012 |
| Ranking | #847 | #454 |
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