GeForce 320M vs GeForce GT 240M

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 320M vs GeForce GT 240M FPS Benchmarks

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

Search any supported game below to compare 1080p FPS for both components.

GeForce 320M vs GeForce GT 240M: 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 320M

2015

Why buy it

✅20.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 256 MB vs 1 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2015 hardware with 256 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

GeForce GT 240M

2012

Why buy it

✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (1 GB vs 256 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce 320M across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌2012 hardware with 1 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce 320M is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 20.3% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward GeForce GT 240M instead at 212 vs 210, 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 320M 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 320M makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

GeForce 320M vs GeForce GT 240M Technical Specifications

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

GeForce 320M

The GeForce 320M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 549 MHz to 549 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 210 points.

GeForce GT 240M

The GeForce GT 240M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 22 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from Up to 625 MHz to 645 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 32W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 212 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 320M scores 210 and the GeForce GT 240M reaches 212 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 320M is built on Maxwell while the GeForce GT 240M uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 320M) vs 384 (GeForce GT 240M). Raw compute: 0.4216 TFLOPS (GeForce 320M) vs 0.48 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 240M). Boost clocks: 549 MHz vs 645 MHz.

Feature	GeForce 320M	GeForce GT 240M
G3D Mark Score	210	212
Architecture	Maxwell	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.4216 TFLOPS	0.48 TFLOPS+14%
Boost Clock	549 MHz	645 MHz+17%
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 320M	GeForce GT 240M
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)

The GeForce 320M has 256 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 240M carries 1 GB. GeForce GT 240M gives you 300% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce 320M and 128-bit on the GeForce GT 240M. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 320M) vs 0.25 MB (GeForce GT 240M) — the GeForce 320M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce 320M	GeForce GT 240M
VRAM Capacity	0.25 GB	1 GB+300%
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 320M) vs 11.1 (10_1) (GeForce GT 240M). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce 320M	GeForce GT 240M
DirectX	10.1	11.1 (10_1)+10%
OpenGL	3.3	3.3
Max Displays	2	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (GeForce 320M) vs None (GeForce GT 240M). Decoder: PureVideo VP4 vs PureVideo HD (VP4). Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce 320M) vs MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,MPEG-4 (GeForce GT 240M).

Feature	GeForce 320M	GeForce GT 240M
Encoder	None	None
Decoder	PureVideo VP4	PureVideo HD (VP4)
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1	MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,MPEG-4

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 320M draws 33W versus the GeForce GT 240M's 32W — a 3.1% difference. The GeForce GT 240M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 320M) vs 350W (GeForce GT 240M). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 70.