GeForce 820M vs GeForce GT 240

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 820M vs GeForce GT 240 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 820M vs GeForce GT 240: 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 820M

2014

Why buy it

✅445.6% more average FPS across 18 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (2 GB vs 1 GB).
✅Draws 33W instead of 64W, a 31W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌2014 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 6.2 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $80 MSRP).

GeForce GT 240

2014

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 6.2 vs 0 G3D/$ ($80 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce 820M across 18 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 1 GB vs 2 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2014 hardware with 1 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌93.9% higher power demand at 64W vs 33W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce 820M is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 445.6% in average FPS across 18 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward GeForce GT 240 instead at 495 vs 482, 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 820M is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 2 GB vs 1 GB of VRAM. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce GT 240 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, GeForce GT 240 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, GeForce 820M has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce 820M vs GeForce GT 240 Technical Specifications

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

GeForce 820M

The GeForce 820M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 12 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1029 MHz to 1124 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 482 points.

GeForce GT 240

The GeForce GT 240 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 29 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 993 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 64W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 495 points. Launch price was $89.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 820M scores 482 and the GeForce GT 240 reaches 495 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 820M is built on Maxwell while the GeForce GT 240 uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 820M) vs 384 (GeForce GT 240). Raw compute: 0.8632 TFLOPS (GeForce 820M) vs 0.7626 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 240).

Feature	GeForce 820M	GeForce GT 240
G3D Mark Score	482	495+3%
Architecture	Maxwell	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.8632 TFLOPS+13%	0.7626 TFLOPS
ROPs	8	16+100%
TMUs	16	32+100%
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 820M	GeForce GT 240
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 820M has 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 240 carries 1 GB. GeForce 820M gives you 100% 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 820M and 128-bit on the GeForce GT 240. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 820M) vs 0.25 MB (GeForce GT 240) — the GeForce 820M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce 820M	GeForce GT 240
VRAM Capacity	2 GB+100%	1 GB
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: 11.0 (GeForce 820M) vs 10.1 (GeForce GT 240). Vulkan: None vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.0 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce 820M	GeForce GT 240
DirectX	11.0+9%	10.1
Vulkan	None	N/A
OpenGL	4.0+21%	3.3
Max Displays	1	2+100%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 820M) vs None (GeForce GT 240). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs PureVideo HD (VP4). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce 820M) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GT 240).

Feature	GeForce 820M	GeForce GT 240
Encoder	No	None
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP4	PureVideo HD (VP4)
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 820M draws 33W versus the GeForce GT 240's 64W — a 63.9% difference. The GeForce 820M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 820M) vs 300W (GeForce GT 240). Power connectors: Legacy vs None. Card length: 0mm vs 168mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 70.