GeForce 240M GT vs Radeon R5E

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

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

3076%

#568

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

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

Radeon HD 8450G + HD 8670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

100%

#577

GeForce 310

MSRP: $45|Avg: $5

99%

#578

Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8570M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

99%

#579

Radeon R5 M320

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

99%

#580

GeForce 9600 GT

MSRP: $149|Avg: $20

99%

#581

Radeon HD 7620G + HD 8600M Dual

MSRP: $140|Avg: $30

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

Radeon HD 8450G + HD 8600M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $35

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

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce 240M GT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R5E.

Insight	GeForce 240M GT	Radeon R5E
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
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 $49), it costs 90% less, resulting in a 895.6% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce 240M GT	Radeon R5E
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+895.6%)	❌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.

GeForce 240M GT Benchmark Check

Radeon R5E Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 240M GT and Radeon R5E

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 R5E

The Radeon R5E is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 20 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 315 points. Launch price was $109.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 240M GT scores 320 and the Radeon R5E reaches 315 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 240M GT is built on Maxwell while the Radeon R5E uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 240M GT) vs 512 (Radeon R5E). Raw compute: 0.9032 TFLOPS (GeForce 240M GT) vs 0.8192 TFLOPS (Radeon R5E).

Feature	GeForce 240M GT	Radeon R5E
G3D Mark Score	320+2%	315
Architecture	Maxwell	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	512+33%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.9032 TFLOPS+10%	0.8192 TFLOPS
ROPs	8	16+100%
TMUs	24	32+33%
L1 Cache	192 KB+50%	128 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 240M GT	Radeon R5E
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 0.25 MB (Radeon R5E) — the GeForce 240M GT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce 240M GT	Radeon R5E
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-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 (12_0) (Radeon R5E). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce 240M GT	Radeon R5E
DirectX	10.1	12 (12_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 VCE 2.0 (Radeon R5E). Decoder: PureVideo VP4 vs UVD 4.2. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264 (GeForce 240M GT) vs H.264,MPEG-4 (Radeon R5E).

Feature	GeForce 240M GT	Radeon R5E
Encoder	None	VCE 2.0
Decoder	PureVideo VP4	UVD 4.2
Codecs	MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264	H.264,MPEG-4

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 240M GT draws 33W versus the Radeon R5E's 15W — a 75% difference. The Radeon R5E is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 240M GT) vs 0W (Radeon R5E). Power connectors: Legacy vs None. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75.

Feature	GeForce 240M GT	Radeon R5E
TDP	33W	15W-55%
Recommended PSU	350W	0W-100%
Power Connector	Legacy	None
Length	0mm	0mm
Height	0mm	0mm
Slots	1	0-100%
Temp (Load)	80°C	75-6%
Perf/Watt	9.7	21.0+116%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce 240M GT launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $5, while the Radeon R5E 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 6.4 (Radeon R5E) — the GeForce 240M GT offers 900% better value. The GeForce 240M GT is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2013).