GeForce 820A vs Radeon R5 240
GeForce 820A
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 820A is positioned at rank 452 and the Radeon R5 240 is on rank 135, so the Radeon R5 240 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 820A
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R5 240
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R5 240 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% higher G3D Mark score and 300% 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 820A.
| Insight | GeForce 820A | Radeon R5 240 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R5 240 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R5 240 holds the technical lead. Priced at $10 (vs $30), it costs 67% less, resulting in a 201.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 820A | Radeon R5 240 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+201.1%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($30) | ✅More affordable ($10) |
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 820A and Radeon R5 240
GeForce 820A
The GeForce 820A is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 22 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1150 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 556 points.
Radeon R5 240
The Radeon R5 240 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 8 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 780 MHz. It has 320 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 558 points. Launch price was $69.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 820A scores 556 and the Radeon R5 240 reaches 558 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 820A is built on Maxwell while the Radeon R5 240 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 256 (GeForce 820A) vs 320 (Radeon R5 240). Raw compute: 0.5888 TFLOPS (GeForce 820A) vs 0.448 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 240). Boost clocks: 1150 MHz vs 780 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce 820A | Radeon R5 240 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 556 | 558 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 256 | 320+25% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.5888 TFLOPS+31% | 0.448 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1150 MHz+47% | 780 MHz |
| ROPs | 8 | 8 |
| TMUs | 16 | 20+25% |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB+60% | 80 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 0.25 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 820A | Radeon R5 240 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 820A comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon R5 240 has 2 GB. The Radeon R5 240 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 820A) vs 0.25 MB (Radeon R5 240) — the GeForce 820A has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 820A | Radeon R5 240 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 2 GB+300% |
| 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: 12 (11_0) (GeForce 820A) vs 12_0 (Radeon R5 240). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce 820A | Radeon R5 240 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12_0 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: N/A (GeForce 820A) vs VCE 1.0 (Radeon R5 240). Decoder: PureVideo HD (VP5) vs UVD 3.1.
| Feature | GeForce 820A | Radeon R5 240 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | N/A | VCE 1.0 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD (VP5) | UVD 3.1 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | — |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 820A draws 33W versus the Radeon R5 240's 30W — a 9.5% difference. The Radeon R5 240 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 820A) vs 250W (Radeon R5 240). Power connectors: Legacy vs None. Card length: 0mm vs 168mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots.
| Feature | GeForce 820A | Radeon R5 240 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W | 30W-9% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 250W-29% |
| Power Connector | Legacy | None |
| Length | 0mm | 168mm |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 70 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 16.8 | 18.6+11% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 820A launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Radeon R5 240 launched at $59 and now averages $10. The Radeon R5 240 costs 66.7% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 18.5 (GeForce 820A) vs 55.8 (Radeon R5 240) — the Radeon R5 240 offers 201.6% better value. The GeForce 820A is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2013).
| Feature | GeForce 820A | Radeon R5 240 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100 | $59-41% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | $10-67% |
| Performance per Dollar | 18.5 | 55.8+202% |
| Codename | GM108 | Oland |
| Release | July 22 2014 | October 8 2013 |
| Ranking | #832 | #911 |
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